Vocabulary
Grammar
Art Talk
Phrases & Idioms
Painting Process
100

What does "Ruffles" describe in art or design?

Wavy, folded, or crinkled texture — like the edges of petals or fabric.

100

Correct this sentence: "I drawing the stem."

I'm drawing the stem. (I drew the stem.)

100

What’s the difference between a 2D and a 3D drawing?

2D = Flat, no depth. / 3D = Has curves and depth, looks more realistic.

100

What does "Too soon to tell" mean?

It’s too early to know the result.

100

What is a "reference picture"?

A photo or image you use as a model for your drawing.

200

In drawing, what does "Depth" mean?

The feeling of distance or 3D space in a picture; not flat.

200

"She touch up my painting."

She touched up my painting.

200

Why do falling petals make a drawing more beautiful?

They add more nuance and a natural feeling to the composition.

200

What does "I feel your pain" mean?

I understand how you feel.

200

After painting petals, what part do you paint next?

The receptacle and the peduncle.

300

What does it mean to "Depict" something?

To show, represent, or illustrate something in art or writing.

300

"The medium used in this painting are very diverse."

"The medium used in this painting is very diverse."

300

What does it mean to "overthink" while drawing?

To think too much and get stuck before making real progress. (Paralysis by Analysis)

300

What does "Don’t sell yourself short" mean?

Don’t act like your skill or work is unimportant.

300

What is the "receptacle" in a flower?

The part where the flower blooms, right after the bud.

400

What is a "Gradient" in art?

A smooth transition between one color and another.

400

"The seafoam is beautiful color in this painting."

"The seafoam is a beautiful color in this painting."

400

Why shouldn’t you "sell yourself short"?

Because it means you underestimate your own skill or work.

400

What does "I’m not just gassing you up" mean?

I’m not lying or exaggerating; I really mean it.

400

What is the term for a subtle color that lies beneath the surface of a primary color, influencing its overall appearance?

Undertone

500

What’s the difference between "Tint" and "Shade"?

Tint = Lighten a color by adding white. / Shade = Darken a color by adding black.

500

Spot the Error(s); "The value of painting depends on several factors, including artist’s reputation, medium, size, and the level of details."

"The value of this painting depends on several factors, including the artist’s reputation, medium, size, and the level of detail."

500

Why do artists add ripples when drawing water?

Ripples add realism and make the water appear alive and moving.

500

What does "Chef’s Kiss" mean?

Perfect, excellent, or very high quality.

500

What word describes colors that have become dull or unclear due to over-blending?

Muddy