Watercolor Values and Basic Techniques

Watercolor Values and Basic Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Arts

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1st - 6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial covers basic watercolor techniques, focusing on creating a monochromatic value scale using one color. It demonstrates how to set up a value scale, starting with the lightest value and progressing to the darkest. The tutorial also explains and demonstrates various painting techniques, including flat wash, fade from dark to light, wet on wet, and dry brush. These techniques help in achieving different textures and effects in watercolor painting.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of setting up a value scale in watercolor painting?

To mix multiple colors

To test different colors

To create a gradient of lightness and darkness

To practice brush strokes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use plenty of water when activating watercolor paint?

To activate the dry paint in the pan

To make the paint last longer

To create a glossy finish

To prevent the paint from drying

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if your watercolor paint becomes too dark?

Mix it with another color

Let it dry and paint over it

Use a paper towel to dab some off

Add more paint

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you ensure that your value scale has distinct differences between each value?

Use different colors for each value

Add more layers to darken or lighten as needed

Paint each value on a separate paper

Use a thicker brush for darker values

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a flat wash in watercolor painting?

A technique to create a gradient

A way to mix colors on the paper

A technique to create texture

A method to paint evenly without visible brushstrokes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which direction should your brush strokes go when creating a flat wash?

In circular motions

In random directions

In the same direction, either horizontal or vertical

In diagonal lines

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key characteristic of the wet on wet technique?

Applying paint on wet paper to create a bleeding effect

Mixing colors on the palette before applying

Using a dry brush on dry paper

Using a sponge to apply paint

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