Glacier on the way from Kashmir to Ladakh

Sketch the basic mountain shapes and the valley floor, paying attention to perspective.

Block in the sky with a flat layer of blue, leaving space for clouds.

Establish the dark and light areas of the mountains with thin washes of color.

Begin layering greens and browns in the valley, creating texture with short brushstrokes.

Add highlights to the snow and glacier with white and light blues.

Refine the details of the mountains, adding shadows and highlights to define the forms.

Add small details in the foreground to create depth.

Glaze with thin washes to unify the colors and create atmosphere.