Blending

The video tutorial covers various blending techniques using different art materials such as colored pencils, oil pastels, charcoal, and chalk pastels. It explains how to achieve different textures and dimensions in artwork by adjusting pressure and layering colors. The tutorial also provides tips on using fixatives to preserve pastel drawings.

Why is blending considered important in art?

• It helps in creating sharp edges.

• It reduces the need for multiple colors.

• It makes the artwork look flat.

• It allows for gradual transitions and new colors.

What effect does pressing hard with a colored pencil have?

• It makes the color appear bolder.

• It erases the color.

• It blends the color with the paper.

• It creates a lighter look.

How can you create dimension in a drawing using colored pencils?

• By drawing straight lines.

• By using a single shade of gray.

• By using only one color.

• By layering and blending multiple colors.

What is a characteristic of oil pastels that makes them easy to blend?

• They are very hard.

• They are water-soluble.

• They are very soft.

• They are transparent.

What can be used to blend oil pastels besides fingers?

• A sponge.

• A wet cloth.

• A blending tool or rolled paper.

• A paintbrush.

What is the purpose of using a fixative on chalk pastel drawings?

• To add more texture.

• To keep the pastels from smearing.

• To make the colors brighter.

• To change the color of the pastels.

What is a simple household alternative to fixative for setting pastel drawings?

• Vinegar.

• Cooking oil.

• Aerosol hairspray.

• Water spray.