Isola San Giulio, Lake Orta

Lightly sketch the basic composition, dividing the canvas into foreground, middle ground (island), and background (mountains).

Establish the base colors for the sky and water, blending them smoothly.

Block in the general shapes of the mountains, using darker values for shadows and lighter values for highlights.

Paint the island, focusing on the architectural details of the buildings. Use a smaller brush for finer lines.

Create reflections of the island and buildings in the water, using slightly blurred and muted colors.

Add details to the foreground buildings, paying attention to the perspective and lighting.

Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adjusting the atmospheric perspective as needed.

Add final details, such as small boats on the water and highlights on the buildings.