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    As you already know, Sketchpad is a fun and easy-to-use online drawing tool where you
                     can bring your ideas to life. In your previous class, you learnt how to draw shapes and add
                     text. Now, let’s explore advanced tools like Layers, Clipart and the Mirror Brush.

                     To open Sketchpad, simply type https://sketch.io/sketchpad-v5.1/ into your web browser’s
                     address bar and press the Enter key.

                               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.
                     To create a new canvas, follow the given steps:

                     Step  1   Click on + sign to create new canvas. A

                             panel will appear.
                     Step  2   Select the size you want for your canvas

                             from the Choose Preset Size down arrow.
                             OR Enter the desired width and height in
                             the corresponding boxes.

                     Step  3   Select the type of canvas you desire.

                     Step  4  Click on Create to start.

                     SELECTING BACKGROUND FILLS
                     The background is the part of your picture or drawing that is behind everything else, like

                     the sky or the ground. Before you start drawing things like trees, rivers, or mountains, it’s
                     important to colour your background first. For example,
                        Sky: If it’s daytime, you can colour the sky light blue. If you want a sunset or night scene,

                       you could use colours like orange, pink, or dark blue.

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