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