A) Applying the base coat of paint B) Choosing the background color C) Sketching the basic shapes and proportions D) Mixing the colors
A) Soft, round brush B) Angular brush C) Stiff, flat brush D) Fan brush
A) Paying attention to light and shadows B) Measuring the subject's height C) Thinking about the subject's personality D) Memorizing the subject's clothing
A) To seal the canvas B) To add details C) To create texture D) To establish values and composition
A) A type of varnish B) A thick, opaque layer of paint C) A thin, transparent layer of paint D) A primer for the canvas
A) Cool B) Neutral C) Bright D) Warm
A) Painting with only primary colors B) Painting from a photograph C) Painting in a highly detailed style D) Painting wet-on-wet in one session
A) To match the size of the painting to the subject's perceived size B) To use a magnifying glass while painting C) To paint in miniature D) To paint only what you can see in one glance
A) Gesso B) Linseed oil C) Water D) Acrylic medium
A) Composition and placement of features B) Determining the lighting C) Choosing the canvas size D) Mixing colors
A) Using too much pure color directly from the tube B) Not using enough colors C) Mixing the colors too thoroughly D) Using too many colors
A) To speed up the painting process B) To save money on paint C) To create color harmony D) To create a more realistic painting
A) A color mixing technique B) A type of canvas C) A type of brushstroke D) The use of strong contrasts between light and dark
A) Harsh, direct lighting B) Fluorescent lighting C) Backlighting D) Soft, diffused lighting
A) To magnify the subject B) To protect your eyes from the light C) To hold your brushes D) To help with composition and framing
A) The intensity of a color B) The lightness or darkness of a color C) The hue of a color D) The brand of paint
A) Detailed background B) Smooth blending C) Accurate proportions D) Bright colors
A) Use more expensive paint in the top layers B) Paint the fat parts of the subject first C) Each subsequent layer should have more oil than the previous one D) Each subsequent layer should be thinner than the previous one
A) Painting portraits from life B) Painting portraits from your imagination C) Painting landscapes D) Painting abstract art
A) Glass B) Linen or cotton canvas C) Paper D) Wood
A) To hold your palette B) To mix paint C) To steady your hand while painting details D) To clean your brushes
A) Only brown B) A base of red, yellow, and blue C) Just white and black D) A single pre-mixed skin tone color
A) The ears B) The eyes C) The nose D) The mouth
A) It helps to establish values quickly B) It makes the colors brighter C) It prevents the paint from cracking D) It protects the canvas from moisture
A) To make the colors brighter B) To protect the paint and unify the surface C) To add texture to the painting D) To allow you to make changes to the painting later
A) Paint each strand individually B) Use a very fine brush C) Use a lot of highlights D) Paint the overall shapes and values, not individual strands
A) Focal point B) Foreground C) Background D) Midground
A) To protect your eyes from the light B) To focus on the details C) To see the colors more clearly D) To simplify the values and shapes
A) Use a solvent to dissolve the paint B) Use sandpaper to remove the paint C) Wipe away the wet paint or paint over it when dry D) Start over on a new canvas
A) Green B) Blue C) Purple D) Red |