Techniques, tools, surfaces, and key terms of watercolor, oil, and acrylic painting.
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- What is gum arabic?
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The binder in watercolor paint that holds pigments together- What is wet-on-wet technique?
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Applying paint to wet paper or wet paint for soft edges- What is a wash technique?
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A thin layer of diluted paint applied across an area- What is lifting in watercolor?
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Removing paint with a damp brush or sponge- What is dry brush technique?
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Applying paint with minimal water to create texture- What is glazing in watercolor?
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Layering transparent washes over dry paint- What are the main finishes of watercolor paper?
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Cold-pressed, hot-pressed, and rough- What is masking fluid?
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A removable latex substance that protects paper from paint- Are watercolor pigments transparent or opaque?
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Transparent (translucent)- Why does quality matter in watercolor paper?
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It withstands water and repeated applications without damage- What is the primary binder in oil paint?
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Linseed oil- What is impasto?
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Applying thick paint so brushstrokes create visible, textured marks- What is alla prima?
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Completing a painting in one session with wet-on-wet application- What is underpainting?
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A preliminary sketch or monochromatic base layer- What solvent is used with oil paint?
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Turpentine or mineral spirits
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