Holy Cross Church at Ixelles at Night

Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the horizon line, paying attention to the overall composition.

Block in the large areas of color for the sky, water, and buildings using thin washes.

Start layering darker values to define the silhouettes of the buildings and create depth.

Add highlights to the water to suggest reflections of the lights.

Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture and detail in the sky and buildings.

Introduce warmer tones to the buildings and the foreground to create contrast.

Refine the details of the church and other prominent buildings.

Add final touches and adjust values as needed.