Color theory
This is the term for colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.
Complementary colors
This is the result when you mix two primary colors together.
Secondary color
This is the surface typically used for watercolor painting, which has a high absorbency.
watercolor paper
This element of art refers to the perceived surface quality or feel of an object, such as rough, smooth, or bumpy
texture
These are the three colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors together.
Primary colors
In this technique, paint is applied using a dry brush with minimal paint to create texture.
Dry brushing
This is used to store and mix paints before applying them to the surface.
palette
This is the term for a solid, dark shape or outline of an object, typically used to create contrast or focus on the form without showing detail.
silhouette
This term refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.
Value
This technique involves blending different colors gradually so they change smoothly from one to another.
Gradient
This tool is used to mix paint on a palette and is often made from wood or metal.
palette knife
This type of art focuses on simplified shapes and colors rather than realistic depictions, often creating a visual feeling or emotion.
Abstract
The addition of black to a color results in this
Shade
This is the effect when a color appears more intense or vibrant
Saturation
This type of paint is known for its versatility, quick drying time, and ability to be used on a variety of surfaces.
Acrylic paint
Art that attempts to represent real-world subjects as accurately as possible is known as this.
Representational
When you add white to a color, you create this.
Tint
When you apply a thin, translucent layer of paint over a dry layer to alter the appearance, it’s called this.
This surface is commonly used for acrylic or oil painting and is typically stretched and primed.
canvas
This principle of design refers to the creation of visual harmony and a sense of cohesion in a piece of artwork.
unity