wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Watercolor Techniques and Care Quiz 6th

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the three primary colors on the color wheel?

a)

Red, Green, Blue

b)

Red, Yellow, Blue

c)

Orange, Green, Purple

d)

Yellow, Orange, Red

2.

What should you do with dirty watercolor water after painting?

a)

Pour it down the sink

b)

Dump it into the dirty water bucket

c)

Leave it on the table

d)

Use it again for the next painting

3.

Which tool is used to mix tertiary colors in watercolor painting?

a)

The brush handle

b)

The lid of the watercolor set

c)

The table

d)

The water cup

4.

What is the main reason bigger bristles are used in watercolor brushes?

a)

They are easier to clean

b)

They hold more water

c)

They are cheaper

d)

They make smaller lines

5.

What should you do after finishing a watercolor painting session?

a)

Leave the table messy

b)

Clean the lid and table

c)

Throw away the brushes

d)

Mix more colors

6.

Which of the following is a tertiary color?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Yellow-green

d)

Orange

7.

Why can you paint watercolor over oil pastels in mixed media artwork?

a)

Oil pastels dry faster than watercolor

b)

Oil pastels resist water, so watercolor does not stick to them

c)

Watercolor is thicker than oil pastels

d)

Oil pastels are transparent

8.

If you want to create a mixed media artwork, which two materials could you combine? Choose all that apply.

a)

Watercolor and colored pencils

b)

Oil pastels and eraser

c)

Charcoal and ruler

d)

Watercolor and oil pastels

9.

What is the best way to clean an oil pastel before using if you need?

a)

Leave them uncovered

b)

take off the outside extra colors with scrap paper

c)

Wash them with water

d)

Throw them away

10.

When mixing colors in the lid of your watercolor set, what should you do before mixing a new color?

a)

Mix directly over the old color

b)

Clean the lid to avoid muddy colors

c)

Add more water to the old color

d)

Use a paper towel to dry the lid

11.

If you want to draw seaweed in your artwork, which technique could you use to make it look more realistic?

a)

Use only one color and straight lines

b)

Vary the shades of green and use wavy lines

c)

Draw circles for leaves

d)

Use only oil pastels

12.

You notice your watercolor colors are becoming muddy when mixing. What could be causing this, and how can you fix it?

a)

Using too much water; use less water

b)

not cleaning the lid or the brushes between colors

c)

Using the wrong brush; use a bigger brush

d)

Not enough paint; add more paint

13.

Imagine you want to create a vibrant background using both oil pastels and watercolor. How would you plan your process to achieve the best result?

a)

Paint watercolor first, then add oil pastels on top

b)

Draw with oil pastels first, then paint watercolor over them

c)

Mix oil pastels and watercolor together

d)

Use only watercolor

14.

You are assigned to clean up after an art project. What steps should you take to ensure proper care of materials and workspace?

a)

Leave everything as it is and hope for the best in life

b)

Clean the lid and table, dump dirty water into the dirty water bucket, and store materials properly

c)

Only clean your brush and throw it into the dirty water bucker

d)

Throw away all leftover paint, crinkle up your paper, push your chair in

15.

A classmate is struggling to mix a tertiary color using the watercolor set. How would you help them achieve the correct color?

a)

Tell them to use only primary colors

b)

Show them how to mix a primary and a secondary color in the lid

c)

Suggest they use only water and make a wish

d)

Advise them to use oil pastels instead and not follow directions