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Painting Practice Sheet
Introduction to Painting
Painting is the practice of applying pigment to a surface, usually canvas, paper, or wood, to create a work of art. Paint can be applied in a variety of ways, such as with a brush, a roller, a spray can, or even with a palette knife.
Types of Paint
There are many different types of paint, each with its own unique properties. Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint that is water-soluble and can be used on a variety of surfaces. Oil paint is a slow-drying paint that is oil-based and is often used for fine art paintings. Watercolor is a fast-drying paint that is water-soluble and can be used on paper.
Basic Painting Techniques
- Blocking in: This is the process of laying down the basic shapes and colors of a painting.
- Glazing: This is the process of layering thin coats of paint to create a translucent effect.
- Dry brushing: This is the process of using a dry brush to create texture in a painting.
- Sgraffito: This is the process of scratching through a layer of paint to reveal a different color underneath.
Practice Problems
- What type of paint is best for creating a translucent effect?
- What type of paint is best for creating texture in a painting?
- What is the process of laying down the basic shapes and colors of a painting called?
- What is the process of scratching through a layer of paint to reveal a different color underneath called?
- Name three types of paint.
- What type of paint is oil paint?
- What type of paint is watercolor?
- What type of paint is acrylic paint?