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Paint a Picture? Trivia Quiz

"They" say everyone has a bit of artistic talent in them. One way to express it might be to paint as a hobby. Here are some questions to think about before you start.

A multiple-choice quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mlcmlc

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
390,989

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
755

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. You might take up painting as a hobby. One of the first decisions you'll need to make is what type of paints you want to use. Which of the following paints does *NOT* clean up using water? Hint

acrylic

tempera

guache

oil

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Question 2 of 10

2. I don't know if you've ever looked in a craft store, but there are usually paint brushes galore. Which of these is *NOT* a part of a paintbrush? Hint

briddle

ferrule

bristles

handle

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you decide to paint on canvas, many can be purchased primed for oil or acrylic paints. Which of these primers is made from paint pigment, chalk and a binder? Hint

mayonaise

gesso

hair spray

white paint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In order to provide stability and keep the canvas at the correct height, which of the supplies below will the painter need? Hint

desk

bucket

easel

stool

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these painter's supplies can be used to show a painter how to mix various paints to achieve new colors? Hint

colorchrome

water

turpentine

color wheel

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of the supplies a painter needs is a surface on which to mix the paints. Which of these traditional supplies can be used? Hint

palette

mixer

blender

bowl

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Question 7 of 10

7. A painter must decide what they are going to paint. Many beginners start with trying to depict inanimate objects such as fruit or bottles. What is this type of painting called? Hint

illustration

portrait

still life

impressionism

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Question 8 of 10

8. Do painters need to know how to draw?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. All painters should think about the placement of the objects or figures on the canvas. What word would be used to describe this? Hint

song

medley

composition

tune

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Question 10 of 10

10. Once a painting is completed you may want to save it (or you may want to paint right over it!). If you decide to save it, how can you easily finish the edges so that the overlapping paint is no longer visible? Hint

seal the painting

cut a niche in the wall

tape the edges of the canvas

hang the picture in shadow

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. You might take up painting as a hobby. One of the first decisions you'll need to make is what type of paints you want to use. Which of the following paints does *NOT* clean up using water?

Answer: oil

If you've never painted before, then you need to do just a bit of thinking about where you'll paint (how much space do you have, is it well ventilated?) and how you will clean up (you, the brushes, spills, etc.).

2. I don't know if you've ever looked in a craft store, but there are usually paint brushes galore. Which of these is *NOT* a part of a paintbrush?

Answer: briddle

A paintbrush is made of bristles, a handle, and the ferrule which binds them together.

There are many types of brushes. First you should narrow your selection to those brushes that have bristles compatible with the paint you've decided to use. If you're just starting you might select a round and a flat bristled brush. The flat is good for larger spaces, and the round can be used to fill in smaller spaces.

3. If you decide to paint on canvas, many can be purchased primed for oil or acrylic paints. Which of these primers is made from paint pigment, chalk and a binder?

Answer: gesso

If you're just starting, there are many sizes of the pre-stretched canvas to choose from. Or you can stretch your own. The priming of the surface is to provide a seal for better coverage of the paint. Some artists prefer to paint on raw canvas, but then another factor is the absorbency of the fabric.

4. In order to provide stability and keep the canvas at the correct height, which of the supplies below will the painter need?

Answer: easel

Easels come in many shapes and sizes. There are lightweight ones that can be easily transportable for plein air painting (outdoors), or larger ones to hold smaller supplies such as pencils, charcoal or paints.

5. Which of these painter's supplies can be used to show a painter how to mix various paints to achieve new colors?

Answer: color wheel

Color wheels can be easily, and generally inexpensively, purchased with the paints and brushes. The color wheel is based on three primary colors: red, blue and yellow. It provides a map on how to create the secondary and tertiary colors.

6. One of the supplies a painter needs is a surface on which to mix the paints. Which of these traditional supplies can be used?

Answer: palette

Palettes of wood, plastic, or other materials can be purchased. Truly though, painters can use most anything to mix their paints on (depending on the type of paint) including paper plates, cardboard, etc.

7. A painter must decide what they are going to paint. Many beginners start with trying to depict inanimate objects such as fruit or bottles. What is this type of painting called?

Answer: still life

Though anything can be painted, many start with still life. Practicing by painting inanimate objects helps a painter learn about shapes, color values, light, and perspective.

8. Do painters need to know how to draw?

Answer: No

Drawing is a skill, and practice definitely helps your skill improve. But a painter may not want to create "photo-like" pictures, or may want to paint abstracts.

9. All painters should think about the placement of the objects or figures on the canvas. What word would be used to describe this?

Answer: composition

When planning how to place the objects in a painting, the artist wants to make it interesting so that a viewer will want to see all of it. Ideally, the painting should draw the viewer in for a closer look.

Answer: tape the edges of the canvas

Some painters tape the edges of the canvas before beginning a painting so that once done they can remove the tape and have white edges. Some painters paint the edges a solid color, either black or a color to complement the picture. Some painters actually continue the painting on the edges of the canvas.

Source: Author mlcmlc

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