Hitchhiker

Sketch the basic composition, dividing the canvas into sky, trees, and field.

Block in the sky with light blues and grays, using loose, vertical brushstrokes.

Paint the distant trees with dark greens and browns, keeping the shapes simple.

Add the road with a muted gray, creating a sense of distance.

Block in the field with various shades of green, using vertical strokes to suggest grass.

Paint the truck with reds and grays, simplifying the details.

Add highlights to the sky and field to create depth.

Refine the details and add final touches to the clouds and grass.