Artists
This troubled Dutch post-impressionist is best known for his emotionally intense works, such as Starry Night and Sunflowers.
Who is Vincent van Gogh?
Usually reminds someone of a heart beat or music.
Two colours opposite to one another.
What is complimentary?
This classic drawing medium, commonly found in sketchbooks, ranges in hardness and is made from a form of carbon.
What is graphite?
This December holiday is celebrated with decorated trees, gift-giving, and traditions centered around Santa Claus.
What is Christmas?
: Known for his revolutionary water lilies series and his portrayal of light, this French impressionist was a founder of the movement.
Who is Claude Monet?
Helps an artist make shadows, brings in contrast, interest and space.
What is value?
Imagine drawing a triangle in the middle of the colour pallet.
What is triadic?
Often used for detailed drawings and smooth gradients, this medium consists of pigment encased in wood.
What are colored pencils?
Celebrated over eight nights, this Jewish festival includes lighting a menorah and playing games with a dreidel.
What is Hanukkah?
This artist, known for his graffiti-inspired neo-expressionism, rose to fame in the 1980s with his raw and vibrant works.
Who is Jean-Michel Basquiat?
allows for the illusion of how something would feel if you were to touch it.
What is texture?
All the same colour, with different tones.
What is Monochromatic?
This fast-drying paint medium is plastic-based but becomes permanent when dry, making it popular for mixed media.
What is acrylic paint?
This holiday marks the start of a new year on January 1 and is often celebrated with fireworks and countdowns.
What is New Year’s Day?
This artist often collaborated with Andy Warhol and is famous for his use of bold lines and figures, often featuring playful and energetic characters.
Who is Keith Haring?
helps to create a harmonious composition to the piece.
What is Balance?
Colours that are touching/next to eachother on the colour wheel.
What is analogous?
This versatile medium uses a water-soluble binder and is known for its soft transparency and layered washes.
What is watercolor?
This winter festival, is celebrated in many Asian cultures with family gatherings, food, and red decorations.
What is Lunar New Year?
Famous for his mind-bending, mathematically inspired artwork, this Dutch graphic artist created works like Relativity and Ascending and Descending.
Who is M.C. Escher?
The arrangement of opposing elements on a peice.
What is contrast/variety?
the colours opposite and to the side of another colour.
What is split compliment?
This dry medium is made from compressed carbon and is commonly used for expressive, high-contrast sketches and figure drawing.
What is charcoal?
This winter holiday celebrates the longest night of the year and has roots in ancient pagan traditions.
What is Yule/winter Solstice?