Color & Value
What are the 3 primary colors?
Red, Yellow, Blue
What element of art describes how something feels or looks like it would feel?
Texture
What does it mean to have balance in art?
Equal visual weight on both sides of the composition.
What’s the difference between pencil pressure and blending?
Pressure = darker value; Blending = smooth transition.
What is one reason artists make art?
To express emotion or communicate an idea.
What are the 3 secondary colors?
Orange, Green, Purple
What is a form?
A 3D object with height, width, and depth.
What’s a focal point?
The main area that draws attention.
What’s the purpose of outlining lightly first?
So mistakes can be erased easily.
What does medium mean in art?
The materials used to create artwork.
What happens to a color with high and low saturation?
A high saturation color looks bright, pure, and intense.
A low saturation color looks dull, faded, or grayish because it has less intensity.
Give one example of a real texture and one implied texture.
Real = fabric, Implied = drawn fur.
What is symmetry?
Both sides of a composition look the same or similar.
What can you use besides a blending stump to smooth shading?
Finger, tissue, or Q-tip.
What is a still life?
A drawing or painting of objects that don’t move.
What’s the purpose of a value scale?
To show gradual change from light to dark.
What does highlight mean in art?
The lightest area where light hits an object.
What is contrast in art?
Strong difference between light/dark, rough/smooth, or colors.
What’s one way to keep your drawing clean and neat?
Keep your hand off shaded areas or use scrap paper under it.
What is abstract art?
Art that simplifies or distorts real objects.
When shading, where should the lightest value be?
Closest to the light source.
What does cast shadow mean?
The shadow an object makes on a surface.
Why is composition important?
It helps organize your artwork so it’s clear and interesting.
Why should you avoid pressing too hard with your pencil early on?
It dents the paper and makes shading uneven.
Why is practice important in art?
It helps build skill, confidence, and control.