Page 37 - CodePilot V5.0 C4

 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

Sketchpad Advanced Art Skills 35