On the River Blackwater, Maldon

Lightly sketch the main shapes: horizon line, boats, and cloud formations.

Apply a light wash of diluted grey-blue to the sky, allowing it to blend and create soft cloud shapes.

Paint the distant landscape with a diluted grey-green wash, making it lighter than the foreground.

Add a light brown wash to the river and foreground, varying the tone to suggest depth.

Paint the boats with a darker brown, adding details to the hulls and masts.

Use a fine brush to add details like rigging and reflections in the water.

Strengthen shadows under the boats and along the shoreline to create depth.

Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.