Houses in Venice

Lightly sketch the main shapes of the buildings and their relative positions using a pencil or light-colored crayon.

Apply a thin, diluted wash of blue and green watercolor to the water area, allowing it to blend and create variations.

Add a wash of diluted red and orange watercolor to the building areas, varying the intensity to suggest light and shadow.

While the washes are still damp, use a slightly darker shade of the same colors to add details and define the shapes of the buildings.

Use a fine-tipped pen or colored pencil to add linear details, such as windows, doors, and architectural features.

Reinforce the shadows and add depth by layering darker washes of color in specific areas.

Use dry brush technique with darker colors to suggest texture on the buildings and water.

Add final touches and highlights with lighter colors or white to create contrast and visual interest.