Watercolor paint is thinned with what?
AnswerWater
Watercolors are water-based pigments.
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The basics
What does "mixed media" mean?
AnswerArtwork combining more than one material
Mixed media blends materials like paint, paper and fabric.
Going deeper
What is a kiln used for in ceramics?
AnswerFiring clay at high temperatures
Kiln firing hardens clay permanently.
What is fresco painting?
AnswerPainting on wet plaster
Pigment soaks into fresh plaster and becomes part of the wall.
Compared with oil paint, how fast does acrylic paint usually dry?
AnswerMuch faster
Acrylics dry in minutes; oils can take days.
Expert level
Gouache is best described as what?
AnswerOpaque watercolor
Gouache is water-based but opaque.
Encaustic painting mixes pigment with what?
AnswerHot beeswax
Encaustic uses heated wax as its binder.
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