Watercolor Quiz

Today, we’ve prepared a short watercolor quiz that might give you a bit of a challenge. But don’t worry, you’ll find the correct answers at the end of the post. :)

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Questions:

1. Watercolor paper is…
A. thinner than office paper
B. thicker than office paper

2. It’s best to wash brushes in…
A. hot water
B. lukewarm or cold water

3. What is the main ingredient used to make watercolors?
A. wax
B. gum arabic

4. In what order are paints applied when painting with watercolors?
A. light first, then dark
B. dark first, then light

5. Which paper is better for beginners?
A. hot press
B. cold press

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6. Which bristles are more popular for watercolor brushes?
A. natural
B. synthetic

7. Which markers are best for drawing over a watercolor painting?
A. Sakura markers
B. Centropen markers

8. What is a masking pen used for in watercolor painting?
A. It changes the color of the watercolor
B. It stops the watercolor from reaching the paper

9. Which store is best for buying watercolor supplies?
A. ARTMiE
B. another store

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We hope our quiz gave you a bit of a challenge. For more inspiration, watch the video in which we paint a dragonfly. You’ll find the correct answers and your quiz results below the video.

Correct answers:

1B, 2B, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6A, 7A, 8B, 9A

Results:

0-3 correct answers - Watercolor is a challenging technique with plenty left to learn. Read up on it, or simply pick up a brush and practice. You can start by exploring our blog posts about watercolor or by trying out the supplies for yourself.

4-7 correct answers - You’ve mastered the basics, but now it’s time to study this technique in more depth. Whether you choose to read specialist books or stock up on paper, paints, and brushes and learn about them as you work, we’re rooting for you.

8-9 correct answers - You’re a true watercolor expert, and you’ve mastered it so well that even we could come to you for advice. If you’d like to broaden your horizons, you could read about how da Vinci brushes are made—they’re also used for watercolor painting.

We hope our quiz gave you plenty of motivation and that you’re already reaching for your brushes and paints.
Now get creative!

Lea