Pattern Landscapes
We first discussed and identified components of a landscape: foreground, midground, and background in work by Joshua Shaw, Vincent van Gogh, and Katsushika Hokusai. When sketching their landscape, students are recommended to start with the foreground and then work their way to the midground and lastly the background. When drawing paths and roads students are advised to draw them in perspective to show depth. The pattern landscape project allows for different entry points, outcomes, and creativity because students have choice in colors, patterns, lines, size and shape of forms, etc. Students can choose to use landscape outline ideas and patterns from the provided reference or do something else entirely. This project reinforces learning about pattern, which are created through repeating lines, shapes, and colors. This project appeals to a wide range of learners because the focus on pattern, line, and color makes it accessible to students that feel less confident in realistic drawing. At the same time, more advanced students can challenge themselves with complex landscapes and sophisticated patterns.

