1. Go out and capture images of the sunset.

2. Take photos at different times and angles to ensure you capture all the effects of light and shade.

 

If it is possible, get into the environment that you are trying to create. Be a part of it. Look at images, books and videos related to it. This will work as a reference board before the work really begins. If you observe closely, you will see that the real colours of the sky appear during the sunset in shades of orange, pearly pinks, vibrant purples, hues of yellow and shades of white and brown.

3. Capture shots of the waves in the evening sun.

4. See how the reflection of the sun gets distorted on the textured surface of the sea.

5. A high tide and low tide brings alterations within the patterns of the wave that change with time.

The sheets of textures created by rippling waves are hard to miss. The shades and evening light help to define the pattern of the waves. This will also help you set a pattern for the artwork. The sunset can be recreated using any material - paper, thread, wood, glass or metal etc. you just need to understand how the material can be manipulated into forming the artwork. This module deals with paper as the chosen material.