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       Send Backwards: Moves the layer all the way to the back.

                             Send Forwards: Moves the layer all the way to the front.
                            Duplicate: Makes a copy of the layer.

                            Delete: Removes the layer from your drawing.

                      ADDING LAYERS

                      In Sketchpad, each new item, such as clipart, shapes or text, is added as its own
                      layer. This makes moving, editing or deleting easy without affecting other parts of
                      the artwork. Layers are created automatically, so there is no need to add them

                      manually.

                       RAPID RECALL                            Tick ( ) if you know this.

                          1.  Layers are like clear, plastic sheets stacked one on top of the other in a drawing.

                          2.  Layers can be dragged up or down to change their order.

                              CREATING A LANDSCAPE

                      To create a landscape, plan your idea and choose

                      the right canvas size.

                      DESIGNING THE BACKGROUND                                       A common canvas size is 8.5 x 11
                                                                                     inches, which is the same size as
                      After choosing the canvas size,  start  with the               an A4 sheet.
                      background. It is the base of the scene and goes
                      behind everything, like the sky or ground.

                      There are several types of backgrounds you can create using the fill types:

                                                    Different Types of Backgrounds

                             Solid                    Linear                    Radial                    Pattern
                         To keep the                A smooth                 Uses circular           Enhances visuals

                         focus on the            transition from         gradients to centre            with unique
                       main elements              one colour to           focus and create               repeating

                       of the drawing                another                 visual depth                elements

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