Sorrowful Landscape

Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and major shapes of the clouds and landscape.

Block in the sky with dark grays and browns, leaving gaps for the orange glow of the sunset.

Add highlights to the clouds using lighter shades of gray and orange, following the direction of the light.

Paint the landscape with dark greens and browns, suggesting the shapes of fields and trees.

Add details to the foreground, such as the road and fence, using thin lines and small brushstrokes.

Create texture in the fields using dry brush techniques.

Add small details like the cows in the field.

Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.