Jan 22, 20231 min read

Mountain Landscapes with Water Reflection in Procreate

Background Information: This lesson is the third installment of creating mountain landscapes in Procreate. I prefer to use this sequence of mountain landscapes to help students learn the system of layers in the app, while also reinforce their knowledge of value. Students first begin with creating mountains with highlights and shadows through the use of clipping masks. Clipping masks are my method of choice due to the non-destructive nature. However, depending on the storage size of the iPad, clipping masks do use a higher number of layers.	Learning Objectives: The student will learn how to duplicate and flips layers in procreate. The student will create an original mountain landscape with water using the program Procreate. The student will learn how to use the shades and tints of one hue to create value. The student will learn how to create non-destructive layers in their digital drawings.
Anchor Standards: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work. Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation	Essential Questions: What conditions, attitudes, and behaviors support creativity and innovative thinking? How do artists work? How do artists and designers determine whether a particular direction in their work is effective? How do artists and designers learn from trial and error?
Enduring Understanding(s): Creativity and innovative thinking are essential life skills that can be developed. Artists and designers experiment with forms, structures, materials, concepts, media, and art-making approaches. Artist and designers develop excellence through practice and constructive critique, reflecting on, revising, and refining work over time.	Resources: https://youtu.be/H_eEE8P3gK4
Project Duration (2-3 Days): Introduction, tutorial: 25 minutes Studio Time: 50 Minutes Reflection and Critique: 1 Day	Differentiation: Students may follow teacher tutorial, but can change color palette or minor details to help create their own version.