Bearded Old Man Wearing a Brown Cloak

Create a light sketch outlining the basic shapes of the head, beard, and cloak.

Block in the background with a dark, muted brown.

Establish the main light and shadow areas on the face and cloak using thin washes of color.

Begin building up the skin tones with layers of subtle color variations, paying attention to highlights and shadows.

Develop the beard by layering thin strokes of white, gray, and brown to create texture and volume.

Refine the details of the eyes, nose, and mouth, focusing on capturing the likeness of the subject.

Add highlights to the cloak and beard to enhance the sense of depth and dimension.

Make final adjustments to the overall composition and color balance.