AY Honor Painting Answer Key

Painting

Skill Level

2

Year

2013

Version

30.11.2024

Approval authority

General Conference

1

Have the Basic Drawing Honor.

For tips and instruction see Drawing.

2

Create a Color wheel using crayon or color pencil. Include and understand:

2a

Primary Colors

RED, BLUE, YELLOW

2b

Secondary Colors

mix P + P = ORANGE,GREEN,PURPLE(Violet)

2c

Tertiary Colors

mix P + S = YG,GY,GB,BG,BV,VB,VR,RV,OR

2d

Neutral Colors

BLACK AND WHITE (GRAY)

2e

Warm/Cool Colors

R,Y,O,YG // B,G,P,RV

2f

Tints

any color + white

2g

Shades

any color + black or it’s complement

2h

Complementary colors

colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.

3

Create a Value Scale of a warm and a cool color, using color pencil.

4

Name seven (7) color media.

• Oil paint
• Conte Crayon
• Acylic paint
• Guache
• Water Color paint
• Charcoals
• Tempera paint
• Inks
• Color pencils
• Crayon
• Pastels -chalk and oil sticks

5

What is the difference between water based and oil-based paints? Name 2 of each type.

Water based paints: such as water colors, Acrylics and Tempera, have a water base and wash up with soap and water. Oil based paints: oil paint and oil pastels, have a base of oil and must use mineral spirits or turpentine to wash up brushes and tools.

6

What paint medium was made with egg yolk?

Tempera

7

Define the following and tell how they are used:

7a

Gesso

7b

Masking fluid (Miskit)

7c

Mineral Spirits/Turpentine

7d

Palette

7e

Easel

8

Describe what the following brushes are used for:

8a

Rounds

under-painting, washes, rough lay-in, details

8b

Flats

loose style, long flexible hairs carry large loads

8c

Liner Brush

detail work

8d

Fan Brush

soft blending, dry-brush blending, foliage, evergreens

8e

Mop Brush

washes, dry brush blending, light body paint, watercolor and inks.

9

What is the best way to care for paint brushes?

Wash out under cool water until water runs clear. Shake out excess water and re-shape bristles. Allow to dry bristles up. For oil base paints do the same using mineral spirits or turpentine product instead of water.

10

Describe and be able to explain the difference between:

10a

Realistic Art

Looks life-like and natural; easily recognize subject

10b

Abstract Art

Not realistic, may or may not be recognizable

11

Know the difference and show examples of the following subject matter:

11a

Portrait

A person and / or animal; usually head & shoulders

11b

Landscape

Picture of the land, cityscape or seascape

11c

Still Life

Non-living, not moving

11d

Abstract

Not realistic, may or may not be recognizable

12

Draw and paint, in your choice of color media, a still life or floral subject.

13

Paint a landscape showing linear perspective.

14

Paint a portrait of a friend and/or favorite pet from a photo.

15

Memorize Psalms 19:1. Discuss how this text inspires your Artwork.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the expanse proclaims His handiwork.”
— Psalm 19:1

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