Mason's "Favorite"
Oil Pastels
Oil Pastels
What is the main characteristic of oil pastels compared to other types of pastels?
They have a creamy texture and are more vibrant due to the oil content.
What is the primary medium used in watercolor paints?
Water
What is one property that makes acrylic paint unique compared to oil paint?
It dries quickly
What are the two main types of pencils used for drawing?
Graphite and colored pencils
Which artist is known for his water lilies series?
Claude Monet
What technique can be used to blend oil pastels effectively?
Using your fingers or a blending stump.
What is the technique called when you wet the paper before applying paint?
Wet-on-wet technique
What can be added to acrylic paint to increase its fluidity?
Water
What is the technique of creating shading in pencil drawing?
Hatching and cross-hatching.
Which artist is famous for his bold colors and abstract shapes, often associated with the American Southwest?
Georgia O'Keeffe
Name one advantage of using oil pastels for artwork.
They are easy to layer and create rich colors.
How can an artist create lighter shades with watercolor paint?
By adding more water to the paint
What surface is commonly used for acrylic painting?
Canvas
How can artists achieve a smoother finish in pencil drawing?
Blending with a stump or tissue.
What was Andy Warhol's most famous art movement?
Pop Art
What surfaces are best for oil pastel applications?
Textured paper or canvas
Name one common tool used to apply watercolor paint.
A brush
How can artists create a transparent effect with acrylic paint?
By mixing the paint with a glazing medium
What is the term for the lightest pencil grade, often used for sketching?
2H pencil
Which artist is known for his expressive use of color and brushwork in "Starry Night"?
Vincent Van Gogh
Describe a common challenge artists face when using oil pastels
They can be difficult to erase and may smudge easily.
What is the term for the effect created when paint is applied to dry paper?
Dry brushing
Describe a technique used to create texture with acrylic paint.
Impasto, where thick paint is applied to create dimension
Name one advantage of using pencil for drawing
It allows for easy corrections and adjustments.
Who created the iconic painting "The Persistence of Memory"?
Salvador Dali