Sunset in the Pays de Caux

Lightly sketch the main elements: horizon line, cliffs, figures, and boats.

Apply a light wash of diluted yellow ochre across the entire sky area.

Add subtle variations to the sky wash using diluted burnt sienna and grey.

Paint the cliffs with a mix of yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and white, varying the tones to suggest form.

Define the figures with washes of red, blue, and white, keeping the details minimal.

Create the beach area with horizontal washes of brown and grey, suggesting wet sand.

Add the boats and distant figures with dark, diluted washes.

Soften edges and blend colors using a clean, damp brush.