Rondout, New York

Lightly sketch the horizon line and major shapes (land, water, sky).

Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of diluted paint.

Begin layering colors in the sky, blending to create soft transitions.

Paint the water, focusing on horizontal brushstrokes and subtle value changes to suggest depth.

Add the landmass, building up color and texture with short, broken strokes.

Paint the distant shoreline and reflections, keeping them muted and soft.

Add the bare trees and boats with thin lines and subtle details.

Refine the details and adjust values to achieve the desired atmospheric effect.