Description

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Painting

1. Have the Basic Drawing Honor
2. Create a Color wheel using crayon or color pencil. Include and understand:

1. Primary Colors
   
2. Secondary Colors
   
3. Tertiary Colors
   
4. Neutral Colors
   
5. Warm/Cool Colors
   
6. Tints
   
7. Shades
   

3. Create a Value Scale of a warm and a cool color, using color pencil.
4. Name seven (7) color media.
5. What is the difference between water based and oil-based paints? Name 2 of each type.
6. What paint media was made with egg yolk?
7. Define the following and tell how they are used.

1. Gesso
   
2. Masking fluid (Miskit)
   
3. Mineral Spirits/Turpentine
   
4. Palette
   
5. Easel
   

8. Describe what the following brushes are used for:

1. Rounds
   
2. Flats
   
3. Liner Brush
   
4. Fan Brush
   
5. Mop Brush
   

9. What is the best way to care for paint brushes?
10. Describe and be able to explain the difference between:

1. Realistic Art
   
2. Abstract Art
   

11. Know the difference and show examples or the following Subject Matter:

1. Portrait
   
2. Landscape
   
3. Still Life
   
4. Abstract
   

12. Draw and paint, in your choice of color media, a still life or floral subject.
13. Paint a landscape showing linear perspective.
14. Paint a portrait of a friend and/or favorite pet from a photo.
15. Memorize Psalm 19:1. Discuss how this text inspires your Artwork. 

Skill Level 2
Original Honor 1929

Painting, Advanced

1. Earn the Basic Painting Honor
2. Describe these styles of painting and show examples of 3 Artist’s work in each style:

1. Impressionism
   
2. Pointilism
   
3. Fauvism
   
4. Realism
   

3. Know how to stretch a canvas for painting.
4. Paint 5 paintings. Use at least 3 different media and at least 3 different subjects; one of which is multi-media.
5. Give 2 examples of contemporary painters and give 3 reasons why you appreciate their work.
6. Memorize: Gen 9:13. Discuss why God has filled the earth with color and variety; and how He has touched or changed your thoughts about life and art personally. 

Skill Level 3
Original Honor 1929

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
General Conference
2001 Edition