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                     CREATING DIGITAL LANDSCAPES                                                              B3

                        Learning Outcomes

                       The student will be able to:
                           set up a digital canvas to create a landscape scene.
                           add layers to organise different elements of their landscape.
                           add various elements to their landscape.

                     In this chapter, you will learn how to create a simple landscape drawing. A landscape
                     is a beautiful view of nature, like mountains, rivers, trees and the sky. Let's go step
                     by step to create a stunning landscape, learning how to select the right canvas size
                     for your drawing, as well as how to add all the other elements that will bring your
                     scene to life.

                               SETTING UP A SCENE

                     Setting up your scene is the first and most important part of your drawing. This
                     is where you get to imagine and think about what you want to create. Before you

                     begin, take a moment to picture what kind of landscape you want. Will it have
                     tall mountains, a calm river or a big, sunny sky? Think about how you want your

                     drawing to look and decide the best way to fill your canvas with colours and shapes.
                     Once you have your idea, you’re ready to start making your beautiful landscape.

                     SELECTING CANVAS SIZE

                     Before you start drawing, you need to decide how big your picture will be. The "canvas"
                     is  the  space where you'll  create your  drawing, kind  of like  your  paper.  You can

                     choose a small canvas if you want a smaller picture or a bigger one if you're planning
                     to draw something large, like a wide landscape. For example, a common size is
                     8.5 x 11 inches, which is the same size as a regular sheet of paper.

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