Commemorative stamps often display well known and even famous landmarks. The French stamp shown below shows one of the best known structures in the world, the Eiffel Tower. Structures such as this are usually presented in a simplified way. The detailed, complex original picture of the Eiffel Tower (left) has been converted to a simple ‘cartoon’ representation. This is then added to the stamp with a few additions. The background is kept simple, with little detail. This artistic approach is popular in the design of commemorative stamps.

On the left is a relatively complex drawing of a typical lighthouse. Draw a simplified version in the space on the right.

Remember, the lighthouse should still be easily recognisable.

Consider using colour and shade to highlight important aspects of the lighthouse

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