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       Send Backwards: Moves the layer all the way to the back.   To create the background, follow the given steps:

           Send Forwards: Moves the layer all the way to the front.
                                                        2     Click on the   4     Select the Linear fill type
          Duplicate: Makes a copy of the layer.       Vector Fill tool.      from the available options.

          Delete: Removes the layer from your drawing.

     ADDING LAYERS     1     Click on the
                         Tools button.
     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       5     Select the desired colour

     manually.         3     Click on the                                                 from the colour palette.
                            Fill option.
                                                                                          6     Change the Angle
     RAPID RECALL  Tick ( ) if you know this.
                                                                                          with the help of the slider
                                                                                          to get the desired shades.
     1.  Layers are like clear, plastic sheets stacked one on top of the other in a drawing.

                                                                                               7     Click on the canvas.
     2.  Layers can be dragged up or down to change their order.

     CREATING A LANDSCAPE

     To create a landscape, plan your idea and choose                                8     Adjust the shades of the

     the right canvas size.                                                         background by moving the dots.

     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.  9     Click on the Finish
     background. It is the base of the scene and goes   Editing button once the
     behind everything, like the sky or ground.   background is finalised.

     There are several types of backgrounds you can create using the fill types:   Once the background is ready, add elements like the ground, sun and trees using

     Different Types of Backgrounds  shapes and clipart.

                     ADDING SHAPES
     Solid  Linear  Radial  Pattern
     To keep the   A smooth   Uses circular   Enhances visuals   Use different shapes to add details to the landscape. By default, the Star shape is

     focus on the   transition from   gradients to centre   with unique   selected in the Shape tool.
     main elements   one colour to   focus and create   repeating

     of the drawing  another  visual depth  elements

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