Drawing and Painting
19 Grade 7 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Drawing and Painting, with worked marking schemes. 19 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
4 marksA learner complains that when they mix many colours together their painting always turns muddy brown. (a) Give one reason this happens. (2 marks) (b) Suggest two ways the learner can keep colours clean and bright. (2 marks)
(4 marks)
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(a) Mixing too many colours (especially complementary ones) neutralises them into a dull brown/grey (2 marks). (b) Any two: mix only two or three colours at a time; clean the brush between colours; use a clean palette; plan the colour scheme first (1 mark each).
Question 2
1 markBrian wants to make a round fruit in his drawing look solid and three-dimensional rather than flat. Which drawing technique should he use to create this effect of light and shadow?
A. Shading
B. Outlining
C. Tracing
D. Folding
(1 mark)
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1 markIn an art lesson, the teacher asks the class to mix two primary colours to make a secondary colour. If a learner mixes blue and yellow paint, which colour will result?
A. Purple
B. Orange
C. Green
D. Brown
(1 mark)
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3 marksState three safety and care practices a Grade 7 learner should observe when painting with water colours in class.
(3 marks)
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Any three: keep water for cleaning brushes separate and change it; do not put brushes in the mouth; wash and dry brushes after use; cover clothes with an apron; clean the working area after use; store paints tightly closed (1 mark each).
Question 5
1 markA learner shades one side of a drawn sphere darker and leaves the other side light. What is the main purpose of this technique?
A. To add a title to the work
B. To measure the size of the sphere
C. To make the drawing colourful
D. To create the illusion of form and volume
(1 mark)
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6 marksIn a Visual Arts lesson, learners are asked to draw a clay pot placed on a table near the window so that one side of the pot is bright and the other is in shadow.
(a) Name the drawing technique used to create the gradual change from light to dark that shows the rounded form of the pot. (2 marks)
(b) State TWO other elements of art a learner would consider to make the drawing look realistic. (2 marks)
(c) Give ONE reason why an artist makes a light pencil outline before adding tone. (2 marks)
(6 marks)
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(a) Shading (gradation/tonal shading); the use of light and shade to model form. (b) Any two of: line, shape/form, tone (value), texture, proportion, space. (c) A light outline can be easily erased and corrected, allowing the artist to fix the proportions and position of the object before committing to permanent dark tones.
Question 7
1 markIn colour theory, which pair of colours is described as complementary?
A. Red and green
B. Blue and green
C. Yellow and orange
D. Red and orange
(1 mark)
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4 marksA learner is asked to draw a still-life arrangement of a jug and two fruits on a table. (a) State two elements of art the learner should consider when drawing this arrangement. (2 marks) (b) Explain one reason why creating a light pencil outline first is important. (2 marks)
(4 marks)
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(a) Any two of: line, shape/form, colour, tone/value, texture, space (1 mark each, max 2). (b) The light outline guides proportion and placement and can be easily adjusted or erased before final rendering (2 marks).
Question 9
1 markWhich tool is MOST suitable for applying large, even washes of colour over a big surface in a painting?
A. A flat brush
B. A fine-tip pen
C. A ruler
D. An eraser
(1 mark)
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1 markWhen mixing paints, which combination of primary colours produces the secondary colour green?
A. Blue and yellow
B. Red and yellow
C. Red and blue
D. Yellow and white
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is a warm colour that would suit painting a bright afternoon sun?
A. Orange
B. Violet
C. Blue
D. Green
(1 mark)
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4 marksExplain the difference between a tint and a shade of a colour, giving one example of each.
(4 marks)
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4 marksAmani is drawing a clay pot placed on a table near a window. She wants her drawing to look three-dimensional and realistic by showing where light falls on the pot and where it is dark.
(a) Name the drawing technique that uses closely placed parallel lines to create areas of dark and light (shading). (1 mark)
(b) Explain THREE other techniques Amani can use to make her drawing appear three-dimensional. (3 marks)
(4 marks)
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(a) Hatching (closely placed parallel lines to create tone/shading). (b) Any THREE of the following: - Cross-hatching: drawing parallel lines that cross each other, building up more layers in darker areas to show form. - Shading/tonal gradation: gradually moving from dark to light tones to show form and where light falls. - Highlighting: leaving the areas that catch most light untouched/light to show the light source. - Shadow: drawing a dark cast shadow on the side away from the light to show solidity. - Stippling: using dots placed close together for dark areas and spaced out for light areas to create tone.
Question 14
1 markBefore painting with water colours, why should a learner sketch the outline lightly using a pencil?
A. To create a rough texture
B. To act as a guide that can be easily erased or covered
C. To replace the need for paint
D. To make the paper thicker
(1 mark)
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1 markBrian wants to make a flat circle in his drawing look like a round ball. His teacher advises him to add shadow on one side and lighter tones on the other. What is this drawing technique called?
A. Hatching alone
B. Shading
C. Tracing
D. Smudging glue
(1 mark)
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1 markWhen a colour is made lighter by adding white, the resulting lighter version is called a:
A. Shade
B. Tint
C. Tone
D. Hue
(1 mark)
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1 markWhile painting a sunset, Amina mixes the primary colours red and yellow on her palette. Which secondary colour will she produce?
A. Green
B. Purple
C. Orange
D. Brown
(1 mark)
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1 markAmina wants to show that a road appears to get narrower as it stretches far into the distance in her landscape drawing. Which principle of drawing is she applying?
A. Texture
B. Symmetry
C. Contrast
D. Perspective
(1 mark)
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1 markA drawing that builds up dark and light areas by crossing sets of lines over one another is using which technique?
A. Cross-hatching
B. Blending
C. Scumbling
D. Stippling
(1 mark)
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