Semester 1 Exam Flashcards
(36 cards)
Line
A long, narrow mark or band
Tint
A hue of a color with varying degrees of black added
Texture
The feel or touch of the surface of something
Primary color
Red, yellow, blue
Pigment
The natural color of something
Water color
A paint created by mixing the pigment base with varying amounts of water
Contour line
A curved boundary line
Value
The light or darkness of a color
Composition
A masterpiece that combines multiple sources of inspiration
Shape
The 2D figure a picture takes on
Form
The 3D shape of a picture
Kneaded eraser
A putty-like eraser that is less harsh than a traditional pink eraser and safe for watercolor paper
Secondary color
Orange, Purple, Green
Watercolor paper
A type of paper that is thicker and more absorbent than normal and is better at holding the thin paint
Hue
A shade or tint of a color
Mixed-media
Using a variety of art media in a single piece
Color
The different perceptions that appears on the shapes and objects we see
Flat brush
A paint brush with hairs in a straight line
Detail brush
A paint brush with round long fine hairs
Round brush
A typical paint brush of normal thickness and point
Landscape
A painting of an outdoor scenery
Space
The distance and area within a picture
7 Elements of Art
Line Shape Color Form Space Value Texture
How to start a color wheel
Red on top, yellow to the left, blue to the right