Canvas Painting For Beginners 2

Question 1

What is the best primer to apply to a raw canvas before painting with acrylics?

Accepted Answer

Gesso

Answer

Gesso seals and primes the canvas, giving acrylics a stable surface to grip.

Question 2

Which color combination produces green when mixed?

Accepted Answer

Blue and yellow

Answer

Blue and yellow are the two primaries that combine to make green.

Question 3

What does 'fat over lean' mean in oil painting?

Accepted Answer

Apply oil-rich layers over thinner layers

Answer

Layers with more oil go on top so the surface dries without cracking.

Question 4

Which brush shape is best for fine details and thin lines?

Accepted Answer

Liner (rigger)

Answer

A liner or rigger brush has long, fine bristles ideal for thin detail lines.

Question 5

Why do acrylic paints dry darker than they appear when wet?

Accepted Answer

The binder is milky white when wet and clears as it dries

Answer

The white acrylic binder lightens wet paint and dries transparent, deepening the color.

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