Professional Landscaping Canvas Instructions Objective: Create a detailed and realistic pencil drawing of a landscaped garden featuring 5 Italian cypress trees, 8 jasmine star vines with trellises, and a weeping willow tree. Materials Needed: Pencils: Use an assortment of pencil grades (HB, 2B, 4B, and 6B for varying levels of detail and shading). Eraser: A kneaded eraser for lightening areas and a regular eraser for clean-up. Ruler: For precision, especially when drawing the trellises and straight borders. Drawing Paper: Smooth, medium-textured paper to allow for shading and detailed pencil work. Step-by-Step Process: 1. Set the Foundation for Your Layout: Step 1.1 – Draw the Boundary Lines Start by lightly sketching the borders of the canvas. This will help you plan the placement of plants and structures. Use a ruler to mark the three perimeters: North Border: Place 3 jasmine star vine trellises along the northern edge. West Border: Place 2 jasmine star vine trellises along the western edge. East Border: Place 3 jasmine star vine trellises along the eastern edge. Ensure the spacing between the trellises is balanced and even along each border. Step 1.2 – Position the Main Tree In the southwest corner of the canvas, sketch the weeping willow tree. Place it in front of the jasmine vines, ensuring it’s slightly larger in size, as it’s in the foreground. The weeping willow should have a graceful, flowing canopy and long drooping branches. Draw the trunk thick and twisted, with See more