Rain and Mud After the Battle

Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, rocks, and horizon line.

Establish the sky with a thin wash of grey, allowing some areas to remain lighter for variation.

Block in the large shapes of the rocks and mud with dark browns and greys, paying attention to the light and shadow.

Add details to the trees, using thin, dark lines to create the bare branches.

Refine the reflections in the water, using horizontal strokes and slightly lighter values.

Create the rain effect by adding thin, vertical lines of white or light grey, varying the length and density.

Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the texture and depth of the painting.