River in a Landscape

Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the river, mountains, and trees.

Establish the sky with a thin wash of light blue, blending in some yellow for the clouds.

Block in the general shapes of the mountains and foliage with dark browns and greens.

Begin layering lighter colors on the mountains to create highlights and suggest form.

Add details to the trees and foliage using short, broken brushstrokes of various colors.

Paint the river with a mix of browns, greens, and blues, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape.

Refine the details and add highlights to the foreground elements.

Add final touches and adjust values as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.