Question

(Natural Landscape Painting)
Prepare a landscape painting in a rectangle of $20\,\text{cm} \times 25\,\text{cm}$ in any medium of colour (water colour or pastel colour) on the given drawing sheet.
In your painting, show a morning village scene with some small and large trees behind the huts, the rising sun behind the trees, and some birds flying in the sky. Human figures are mandatory.
Pay attention to the following points in the painting:
(a) Correct construction and perspective \hfill 10 Marks
(b) Composition \hfill 05 Marks
(c) Selection of harmonious colours and their use \hfill 10 Marks
(d) Attraction and General effect \hfill 05 Marks

Hint:

While drawing natural landscapes, always focus on depth (foreground, middle ground, background), harmonious colour blending, and realistic composition.

Answer 1

Step 1: Canvas Preparation
Start by marking the dimensions $20\,\text{cm} \times 25\,\text{cm}$ on your drawing sheet to create the painting area. Make sure the rectangular boundary is drawn lightly and neatly.

Step 2: Scene Planning
Visualize the layout of your morning village scene.
- On the left or center, draw small and large trees.
- Include simple village huts in the foreground.
- Draw the sun rising behind the trees on the horizon.
- Sketch some birds flying across the sky.
- Place at least one or two human figures to add life to the composition.

Step 3: Colour Selection
- Use warm tones for the morning sky — like orange, yellow, and light pink.
- Trees should be in shades of green and brown.
- Huts may have earthy colours — brown, beige, etc.
- Use grey/black for bird silhouettes.
- Make sure the human figures are proportionate and use simple colours.

Step 4: Perspective and Detailing
- Add depth by showing trees at different distances.
- Show overlapping objects to enhance the 3D effect.
- Make the human figures interact with the environment (e.g., walking, carrying water, etc.).

Step 5: Final Touch and Effect
- Ensure neatness.
- Use shading to indicate light direction from the rising sun.
- Avoid overloading any one part — maintain balance.
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