1.5 Layerscape

target
Objective

Create environmental perspective using strategic layers.

In a 4K document (3840 x 2160), choose your color palette based on an image you like. Be inspired, but no copying!

Next, use the lasso, paint bucket, and brush tools to create:

  • 2+ Foreground Layers
  • 2+ Midground Layers
  • 1+ Mountain Layer (with simple shading)
  • Clouds
  • Sun or Moon
  • Sky
  • Forest (with a custom brush)
Novice (50%)

Student does not complete all steps or submits work incorrectly.

Apprentice (80%)

Student completes most steps, creates unpleasing shapes, or has lack of atmospheric perspective.

Master (100%)

Student completes all steps with pleasing shapes and atmospheric perspective.

Grandmaster (Extra Credit)

Student expertly uses composition to create depth and uses more than required layers.

10Uncommon