Trivia Quiz on Art Supplies
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made arts and hobbies quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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Put your studio savvy to the test with this quickfire Art Supplies quiz. From brush shapes and pencil grades to inks, palettes, and acrylics, see who in your group is the craft-room MVP.
Welcome to Art Supplies Trivia, a fast-paced group quiz that celebrates the tools of creativity—from classic paintbrush profiles and pencil hardness to markers, inks, palettes, and more. It’s perfect as an icebreaker for art classes or clubs, a fun segment in team meetings, or a lively round during livestreams and watch parties on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, or Kick. Play head-to-head or in teams, screen-share the questions, and keep the energy high with quick countdowns; it fits neatly into a 10–15 minute slot or can be stacked with other rounds for a longer session. Whether your players are beginners, hobbyists, or studio pros, this set balances accessibility with satisfying “aha!” moments and is easy to host in-person or online.
1. Round, flat, filbert or sword types / shapes of what tool
A) Paintbrush
B) Chisel
C) Spatula
D) Rake
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2. In the 18th century what would a pencil be
A) Quill
B) Chalk
C) Pen
D) Brush
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3. Where did Indian ink originally come from
A) China
B) India
C) Egypt
D) Italy
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4. What designation denotes the hardest type of pencil lead?
A) 9H
B) 9B
C) 2H
D) HB
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5. What are camel haired brushes made of
A) Camel hair
B) Goat hair
C) Badger hair
D) Squirrels tails
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6. What country invented the fiber tip marker in 1962
A) United States
B) Germany
C) France
D) Japan
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7. On what does an artist support his canvas
A) Frame
B) Easel
C) Table
D) Stretcher
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8. A brown crayon is what color
A) Brown
B) Red
C) Blue
D) Green
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9. What is a camel's hair brush made of
A) Squirrel fur
B) Horsehair
C) Goat hair
D) Sable fur
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10. Water-soluble paint made from pigments and a plastic binder…?
A) Watercolor
B) Gouache
C) Acrylic
D) Tempera
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11. A flat board used by a painter to mix and hold colors, traditionally oblong, with a hole for the thumb; also, a range of colors used by a particular painter.
A) Palate
B) Easel
C) Canvas
D) Palette
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