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Watercolor, Color Theory, Drawing

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 15hrs 1mins

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Class
Date
1.

When color is dropped onto a wet surface and is allowed to bloom.

a)

Drop in color

b)

Soft Edge

c)

Hard Edge

d)

Blooming

2.

Crisp, clean edges made by letting the first layer dry before adding a neighboring color.

a)

Drop in color

b)

Soft Edge

c)

Hard Edge

d)

Blooming

3.

a word to describe when watercolor bleeds into or through neighboring colors.

a)

Blooming

b)

Feathering

c)

Soft Edge

d)

Drop in Color

4.

When the edges of a watercolor line blend with its neighboring color.

a)

Drop in color

b)

Soft Edge

c)

Feathering

d)

Blooming

5.

A word to describe pigment spreading in a radial pattern on a wet surface.

a)

Drop in color

b)

Soft Edge

c)

Hard Edge

d)

Blooming

6.

Using a dry material to lift watercolor from the page to add texture.

a)

Splatter

b)

Drips

c)

Pulling

d)

Blotting

7.

When you create a puddle of paint and tilt your paper to make the puddle move, that technique is called

a)

Splatter

b)

Drips

c)

Pulling

d)

Blotting

8.

When you tap your brush and flick paint onto the surface of your paper, that technique is called

a)

Splatter

b)

Drips

c)

Pulling

d)

Blotting

9.

When you apply paint to your paper and use a clean wet brush to move the pigment around, that technique is called

a)

Splatter

b)

Drips

c)

Pulling

d)

Blotting

10.

When you create an even/smooth coverage on your paper, that technique is called a

a)

Gradient

b)

Value Scale

c)

Layer

d)

Wash

11.

Going from dark to light or light to dark with a smooth and even transition.

a)

Gradient

b)

Value Scale

c)

Layer

d)

Wash

12.

a diagram depicting a range of block values from light to dark.

a)

Gradient

b)

Value Scale

c)

Layer

d)

Wash

13.

If you can't see through your watercolor, your pigment is

a)

Transparent

b)

Opaque

c)

Luminous

d)

Muddy

14.

If you can see through your watercolor, your pigment is

a)

Transparent

b)

Opaque

c)

Luminous

d)

Muddy

15.

To create Transparent washes, you need to use

a)

Dry Brush

b)

Less Water

c)

More Water

d)

Water

16.

To create Opaque washes, you need to use

a)

Dry Brush

b)

Less Water

c)

More Water

d)

Water

17.

To activate your paint, you need to add a little bit of

a)

Dry Brush

b)

Less Water

c)

More Water

d)

Water

18.

To get a scratchy effect with watercolor, the technique you need to use is

a)

Dry Brush

b)

Less Water

c)

More Water

d)

Water

19.

Elements in an art piece that do not go together is called

a)

Emphasis

b)

Contrast

c)

Resist

d)

Harmony/Unity

20.

Elements in an art piece that do go together is called

a)

Emphasis

b)

Contrast

c)

Resist

d)

Harmony/Unity

21.

The point of interest in a piece (where you want the viewer to look) is created by using

a)

Emphasis

b)

Contrast

c)

Resist

d)

Harmony/Unity

22.

Using wax, masking tape or masking fluid to block watercolor or other mediums.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Contrast

c)

Resist

d)

Harmony/Unity

23.

An easy way to create Contrast is

a)

Wet on Wet

b)

The Rule of Thirds

c)

Wet on Dry

d)

To use Complementary Colors

24.

To get a flowing watercolor that moves naturally with little control on your paper, the technique you need to use is

a)

Wet on Wet

b)

The Rule of Thirds

c)

Wet on Dry

d)

To use Complementary Colors

25.

will help you find the correct placement for your subject. (3x3 grid)

a)

Wet on Wet

b)

The Rule of Thirds

c)

Wet on Dry

d)

To use Complementary Colors

26.

To be able to put watercolor on paper and control where and how it moves, the technique you need to use is

a)

Wet on Wet

b)

The Rule of Thirds

c)

Wet on Dry

d)

To use Complementary Colors

27.

When using watercolors, you should layer with your __________________ color first.

a)

Tinted

b)

Darkest

c)

Saturated

d)

Lightest

28.

Hue + Black =

a)

Color

b)

Tint

c)

Tone

d)

Shade

29.

Hue

a)

Color

b)

Tint

c)

Tone

d)

Shade

30.

Hue + White =

a)

Color

b)

Tint

c)

Tone

d)

Shade

31.

Hue + Gray =

a)

Color

b)

Tint

c)

Tone

d)

Shade

32.

is used to describe the intensity of color.

a)

Complementary Colors

b)

Analogous

c)

Saturation

d)

Monochromatic

33.

One Color their tints, tones and shades.

a)

Complementary Colors

b)

Analogous

c)

Saturation

d)

Monochromatic

34.

Three colors that are beside each other on the color wheel

a)

Complementary Colors

b)

Analogous

c)

Saturation

d)

Monochromatic

35.

Colors that are across from each other on the color wheel

a)

Complementary Colors

b)

Analogous

c)

Saturation

d)

Monochromatic

36.

Orange, Green, Purple

a)

Tertiary (ter-she-air-ee) Colors

b)

Primary Colors

c)

Secondary Colors

d)

Binary Colors

37.

Red, Yellow, Blue

a)

Tertiary (ter-she-air-ee) Colors

b)

Primary Colors

c)

Secondary Colors

d)

Binary Colors

38.

Yellow-Orange (Amber), Red-Orange (Vermilion), Red-Purple (Magenta), Blue-Purple (Violet), Blue-Green (Teal), Yellow-Green (Chartreause)

a)

Tertiary (ter-she-air-ee) Colors

b)

Primary Colors

c)

Secondary Colors

d)

Binary Colors

39.

How do you mix a Primary Color?

a)

By mixing equal parts of a Tertiary and a Secondary

b)

By mixing equal parts of a Primary and a Secondary

c)

By mixing equal parts of two Primary colors

d)

You can't

40.

How do you mix a Secondary Color?

a)

By mixing equal parts of a Tertiary and a Secondary

b)

By mixing equal parts of a Primary and a Secondary

c)

By mixing equal parts of two Primary colors

d)

You can't

41.

How do you mix a Tertiary color?

a)

By mixing equal parts of a Tertiary and a Secondary

b)

By mixing equal parts of a Primary and a Secondary

c)

By mixing equal parts of two Primary colors

d)

You can't

42.

List the warm colors.

a)

Yellow-Green (Chartreause), Green, Blue-Green (Teal), Blue, Blue-Purple (Violet), Purple

b)

Yellow-Orange (Amber), Red-Orange (Vermilion), Red-Purple (Magenta), Blue-Purple (Violet), Blue-Green (Teal), Yellow-Green (Chartreause)

c)

Yellow, Yellow-Orange (Amber), Orange, Red-Orange (Vermilion), Red, Red-Purple (Magenta)

d)

Yellow-Orange, Red-Orange, Red-Purple, Blue-Purple, Blue-Green, Yellow-Green

43.

List the cool colors.

a)

Yellow-Green (Chartreause), Green, Blue-Green (Teal), Blue, Blue-Purple (Violet), Purple

b)

Yellow-Orange (Amber), Red-Orange (Vermilion), Red-Purple (Magenta), Blue-Purple (Violet), Blue-Green (Teal), Yellow-Green (Chartreause)

c)

Yellow, Yellow-Orange (Amber), Orange, Red-Orange (Vermilion), Red, Red-Purple (Magenta)

d)

Yellow-Orange, Red-Orange, Red-Purple, Blue-Purple, Blue-Green, Yellow-Green

44.

How do you wash a paint brush?

a)

Wash gently with water until the water runs free of paint and soap.

b)

Wash gently with soap until the water runs free of paint and soap.

c)

Wash with water and soap until the water runs free of paint and soap.

d)

Wash gently with water and soap until the water runs free of paint and soap.

45.

Cadmium, Barium and Umber are all...

a)

Highly Toxic

b)

Non Toxic

c)

Moderately Toxic

d)

Mildly Toxic

46.

Cobalt and Phthaloe (thay-low) are all...

a)

Highly Toxic

b)

Non Toxic

c)

Moderately Toxic

d)

Mildly Toxic

47.

How many Primary Colors are there?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

6

48.

How many Secondary Colors are there?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

6

49.

How many Tertiary Colors are there?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

6

50.

Density

a)

Draw curving lines wrapping around the shape of a round object to give it volume and depth.

b)

Create the illusion of distance by drawing objects light and with less detail.

c)

Place an object lower on the surface of a picture to make it appear closer to your eye.

d)

Distort an object to create the illusion that one part of it is closer to your eye.

51.

Foreshortening

a)

Distort an object to create the illusion that one part of it is closer to your eye.

b)

Draw darkness on the ground next to the object, opposite the positioned light source, to create the illusion of depth.

c)

Draw an object in front of another object to create the visual illusion that it is closer to your eye.

d)

Draw darkness on an object opposite the positioned light source to create the illusion of depth.

52.

Contour Lines

a)

Draw darkness on an object opposite the positioned light source to create the illusion of depth.

b)

Draw a horizontal reference line to create the illusion that objects in the picture are varying distances from your eye.

c)

Draw an object larger to make it appear closer to your eye.

d)

Draw curving lines wrapping around the shape of a round object to give it volume and depth.

53.

Shadow

a)

Draw darkness on the ground next to the object, opposite the positioned light source, to create the illusion of depth.

b)

Draw darkness on an object opposite the positioned light source to create the illusion of depth.

c)

Draw an object in front of another object to create the visual illusion that it is closer to your eye.

d)

Distort an object to create the illusion that one part of it is closer to your eye.

54.

Shading

a)

Draw darkness on the ground next to the object, opposite the positioned light source, to create the illusion of depth.

b)

Draw darkness on an object opposite the positioned light source to create the illusion of depth.

c)

Draw an object larger to make it appear closer to your eye.

d)

Place an object lower on the surface of a picture to make it appear closer to your eye.

55.

Size

a)

Distort an object to create the illusion that one part of it is closer to your eye.

b)

Draw an object in front of another object to create the visual illusion that it is closer to your eye.

c)

Draw an object larger to make it appear closer to your eye.

d)

Place an object lower on the surface of a picture to make it appear closer to your eye.

56.

Overlapping

a)

Create the illusion of distance by drawing objects light and with less detail.

b)

Place an object lower on the surface of a picture to make it appear closer to your eye.

c)

Draw an object larger to make it appear closer to your eye.

d)

Draw an object in front of another object to create the visual illusion that it is closer to your eye.

57.

Placement

a)

Draw darkness on the ground next to the object, opposite the positioned light source, to create the illusion of depth.

b)

Draw an object in front of another object to create the visual illusion that it is closer to your eye.

c)

Place an object lower on the surface of a picture to make it appear closer to your eye.

d)

Draw a horizontal reference line to create the illusion that objects in the picture are varying distances from your eye.

58.

Horizon Line

a)

Draw a horizontal reference line to create the illusion that objects in the picture are varying distances from your eye.

b)

Draw curving lines wrapping around the shape of a round object to give it volume and depth.

c)

Create the illusion of distance by drawing objects light and with less detail.

d)

Draw darkness on the ground next to the object, opposite the positioned light source, to create the illusion of depth.

59.

Who painted this?

a)

Banksy

b)

Basquiat

c)

Keith Haring

d)

Andy Warhol

60.

Who painted this?

a)

Banksy

b)

Basquiat

c)

Keith Haring

d)

Andy Warhol

61.

Who painted this?

a)

Banksy

b)

Basquiat

c)

Keith Haring

d)

Andy Warhol