A View of Barnard Castle, Yorkshire, from the River

Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the landscape: the horizon line, the large masses of trees, the buildings, and the river.

Block in the sky with a thin wash of blue-gray, allowing some variation in tone.

Establish the dark masses of the trees and the hill in the background using a mix of browns and greens.

Paint the buildings with simplified shapes, focusing on the light and shadow patterns.

Add the river and foreground, using horizontal strokes to suggest the water's surface and the grassy area.

Refine the details of the buildings and trees, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.

Use broken brushstrokes to suggest texture in the foreground and background.

Add final touches, such as subtle variations in color and value, to enhance the atmospheric effect.