This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Visual Arts has 19 clues. Answers range from 3 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
the gradual merging of one colour into another creating a new colour in the blended area
colours next to each other on the colour wheel
rendering a simple sketch of the composition
a frame or guideline drawn around the edge of the paper to contain the work
the arrangement of the various parts of an artwork into a pleasing whole
colours directly opposite each other on the colour wheel
a strong difference between darkness and lightness of two or more colours
the spreading of painting or drawing medium in veiny lines
a human or animal form as a subject in a work of art
making strokes or lines that indicate movement and direction
the first layer on a picture
the underlying surface of the picture
the part of the picture or scene that appears nearest the viewer
an area with a lighter tone
colour, a specific shade
the appearance of an object to an observer, which determines the distance from the observer
an area of darker tone, close lines, dots, crosshatching to make darkness or shadow in a drawing or picture
the overall blend of colour, light and shade in a painting or drawing
the feel and appearance of a surface