Before the Early Train

Sketch the basic composition: horizon line, tree masses, and figure placement.

Block in the sky with a dark blue, leaving space for the moon.

Paint the large tree masses with varying shades of blue and white, using visible brushstrokes.

Add darker blues and greens to the background trees to create depth.

Paint the snow-covered ground with light blues and whites, indicating the path.

Add the figures with simple shapes and muted colors.

Paint the moon with a pale yellow or white.

Add final details and highlights to the trees and figures.