Saying Goodbye to the God of Disease

Lightly sketch the basic composition, indicating the horizon line, mountains, river, and major groups of trees and figures.

Apply a light wash of diluted brown or ochre to the entire paper to create a warm base tone.

Begin layering washes of diluted greens and blues for the mountains in the background, gradually increasing the color intensity in the foreground.

Use a fine brush to add details to the trees, including the leaves and branches, using varying shades of green and brown.

Paint the pink blossoms using a mixture of red and white, dabbing the brush to create a textured effect.

Add the figures and carts using a fine brush and diluted black ink, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.

Use small touches of red for the flags and other details to add pops of color.

Add final details and refine the composition as needed.