Canvas Painting Tools 3

Question 1

Stiff hog-bristle brushes are most commonly associated with which medium?

Accepted Answer

Oil and acrylic

Answer

Watercolor

Answer

Ink wash

Answer

Gouache glazing

Question 2

What is the 'ferrule' on a paintbrush?

Accepted Answer

The metal band holding bristles to the handle

Answer

The wooden handle

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The tip of the bristles

Answer

A type of brush cleaner

Question 3

Which tool supports the canvas upright while you paint?

Accepted Answer

Easel

Answer

Mahlstick

Answer

Palette cup

Answer

Stretcher bar

Question 4

A mahlstick is used to do what while painting?

Accepted Answer

Steady the hand for detail work

Answer

Mix paint colors

Answer

Stretch canvas

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Apply varnish evenly

Question 5

What is the purpose of a palette cup clipped to your palette?

Accepted Answer

Holding water or medium close at hand

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Storing dry pigment

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Cleaning the ferrule

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Sharpening pencils

Question 6

Which brush is best for applying a smooth, even varnish over a finished painting?

Accepted Answer

Wide flat or hake brush

Answer

Liner brush

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Round detail brush

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Fan brush

Question 7

What does a 'wash brush' help an artist achieve?

Accepted Answer

Broad, even layers of diluted paint

Answer

Tight detail lines

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Thick impasto peaks

Answer

Stippled dots