Ermitage Rock in an imaginary landscape

Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, rocks, and horizon line using a pencil.

Apply a thin wash of diluted gray/brown to the entire surface to create a base tone.

Using a darker shade of gray/brown, begin to define the shapes of the rocks and buildings, focusing on areas of shadow.

Use a dry brush technique with dark brown or black to add texture and detail to the rocks and buildings.

Create the sky by blending lighter shades of gray/brown, leaving some areas lighter to suggest light.

Add details to the water using horizontal strokes of gray/brown and touches of blue.

Use a fine brush to add small details like windows and architectural elements.

Refine the values and add final touches to enhance the atmospheric perspective.