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Painting Terms

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of blending techniques in acrylic painting?

a)

To create smooth transitions between colors and soften harsh edges.

b)

To create bold and defined lines

c)

To add texture and depth to the artwork

d)

To make the painting look more abstract

2.

Name one common tool used for blending acrylic paints.

a)

Fork

b)

Watercolor brush

c)

Spatula

d)

Acrylic paintbrush

3.

Explain what wet blending is.

a)

Wet blending involves using a hairdryer to dry the paint quickly.

b)

Wet blending involves layering colors directly on the canvas using dry paint.

c)

Wet blending involves mixing colors directly on the canvas using wet paint.

d)

Wet blending involves letting the paint dry naturally.

4.

How can layering methods enhance the depth and texture in acrylic painting?

a)

By diluting the paint with water to create depth and texture.

b)

By using only one layer of paint for a flat and smooth finish.

c)

By using oil painting techniques instead of layering.

d)

By adding multiple layers of paint to create depth and texture.

5.

What set of colors are these?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

d)

Cool

6.

What relationship do these colors share? They are opposite on the color wheel.

a)

Complementary

b)

Analogous

c)

Triadic

d)

Warm

7.

What set of colors are these? You make them by mixing 2 Primary colors.

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

d)

Neutral

8.

A single color plus its tints and shades is considered to create a.....

a)

Monochromatic color scheme

b)

Neutral color scheme

c)

Analogous color scheme

d)

Complementary color scheme

9.

There are 3 properties of color. Which is NOT one.

a)

Hue

b)

Value

c)

Saturation

d)

Texture

10.

Which surface is most ideal for painting?

a)

A Carpet

b)

A pillow

c)

A smooth wall

d)

A curtain

11.

Paint is made up of

a)

tiny, colored mineral grains called pigments.

b)

crushed rock and oil.

c)

different dyes found in food.

d)

liquid dyes.

12.

When washing your paint brush you should...

a)

throw it in the sink

b)

let someone else wash your brush

c)

rinse thoroughly and place in cup with the bristles up

d)

leave it at your table

13.

Colors that remind you of things that are cool (rain, water, snow, ice). They are relaxing and recede (move away from the viewer) when used in a painting.

a)

monochromatic

b)

cool

c)

analogous

d)

complimentary

14.

These colors are energetic and exciting. When used in a painting they come towards the viewer and stand out.

a)

warm colors

b)

cool colors

c)

monochromatic colors

d)

complimentary colors

15.

What happens to brushes with acrylic paint on them that are not thoroughly cleaned?

a)

The brush is ruined and must be thrown in the trash.

b)

They have to be cleaned better the next time.

c)

They are soft and ready to use.

16.

The Process of applying color to a surface using tools such as a brush, a painting knife, a roller, or even your fingers.

a)

Printmaking

b)

Drawing

c)

Painting

d)

Sculpture

17.

All paints have 3 basic ingredients: ​ ​ ​

a)

Pigments, Binder, and Solvent

b)

Binder, Water, and Solvent

c)

Solvent, Pigment, and Water

d)

Only water and pigment

18.

Which paint ingredient are finely ground colored powders that come from natural or synthetic materials?

a)

Pigments

b)

Binder

c)

Solvent

19.

What paint ingredient is the material that holds together the grains of pigment which allows the paint to stick to the surface. (Example: Egg yolks mixed with water or linseed oil and wax)

a)

Pigments

b)

Binder

c)

Solvent

20.

What paint ingredient is a liquid that controls the thickness or thinness of the paint? They are also used to clean paintbrushes and other applicators. (Examples: water, turpentine or odorless mineral spirits)

a)

Pigments

b)

Binder

c)

Solvent

21.

What is another name for the bottom of the paintbrush where the paint goes.

a)

bristles

b)

handle

c)

crimp

22.

When storing paintbrushes which is the correct way to store them?

a)

Bristle side down

b)

Bristle side up

c)

Lying flat

d)

With Paint dried to them

23.

What is the purpose of this tool?

a)

transfer paint onto a canvas

b)

create a wood grain pattern on a canvas

c)

remove paint from a canvas

d)

create a brick pattern on a canvas