Canvas Painting Tools 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Oil and acrylic

Answer

Hog bristles are stiff enough to move thick oil and acrylic paint and hold textured strokes.

Question 2

What is the 'ferrule' on a paintbrush?

Accepted Answer

The metal band holding bristles to the handle

Answer

The ferrule is the metal sleeve that clamps the bristles to the handle.

Question 3

Which tool supports the canvas upright while you paint?

Accepted Answer

Easel

Answer

An easel holds the canvas at a comfortable upright angle for painting.

Question 4

A mahlstick is used to do what while painting?

Accepted Answer

Steady the hand for detail work

Answer

A mahlstick rests against the canvas to steady the painting hand without smudging wet paint.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Holding water or medium close at hand

Answer

A palette cup holds solvent, medium, or water within easy reach while painting.

Canvas Painting Practice Test