El Capitan, Yosemite (Sentinel Rock)

Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, trees, and lake, paying attention to the overall composition.

Establish the sky with a light blue base, blending towards the horizon.

Block in the large mountain shapes with mid-tone browns and greens, indicating the areas of light and shadow.

Layer in darker greens and browns for the trees and foliage in the foreground, creating depth.

Add highlights to the mountains and trees to define their forms and capture the light.

Paint the lake with dark, reflective colors, adding subtle highlights to mimic the sky.

Refine the details of the trees, rocks, and foliage, using smaller brushes to create texture.

Add the deer in the foreground, paying attention to their anatomy and how they interact with the light.