Multiple Mes: Using layers to create a realistic scene in Photopea

Today’s essential question: How can I use layers to create a realistic scene with a foreground, middle ground, and background in Photopea?

Click here to access Photopea on your Chromebook or computer. It is a free version of Photoshop.

I created this photo of puppies on vacation with many layers in Photopea:

Here is what the layers palette looks like:

Here is a step by step process for building the scene with layers:

Using foreground, middle ground, and background will help your characters look like they are actually in the scene, versus on top of an existing image. How will you use layers in Photopea to create a realistic environment? What are some things you could add to your foreground?