Acrylic Painting Techniques

What is a characteristic of the dry brush technique in acrylic painting?

• It creates a smooth, blended finish.

• It involves etching into wet paint.

• It aims for visible brush strokes and texture.

• It requires mixing paint with a large amount of water.

Which acrylic painting technique involves painting a layer and then etching into it to create a design?

• Wet-in-Wet

• Impasto

• Overlay/Glazing

• Sgraffito/Combing

Which tool is associated with impasto?

• A paintbrush

• A palette knife

• A sponge

• A paint roller

What is the primary purpose of using modeling paste in acrylic painting?

• To make the paint more transparent.

• To add texture to the artwork.

• To speed up the drying time of the paint.

• To create a glossy finish.

We don't have ready-made stencils in class, so what can you do if you have an idea you really want to use?

• Nothing, just give up on the idea.

• Draw and cut a custom stencil out of paper.

What technique creates a fine spray of splatter?

• Waving the whole brush around in large movements.

• Flicking your fingers along the bristles.

• Blowing on the bristles.

• Tapping the brush against the edge of the desk.

What is the main difference between a soft edge and a hard edge in painting?

• Soft edges are created with a palette knife, while hard edges use a brush.

• Soft edges are blended and natural, while hard edges are crisp and distinctive.

• Soft edges are achieved by mixing paint with gel medium, while hard edges use modeling paste.

• Soft edges are for foreground elements, and hard edges are for backgrounds.