The Arrival of Spring; Two Roads

Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the perspective of the roads and the placement of major elements.

Establish the sky with broad strokes of blue, white, and pink, blending softly.

Block in the dark masses of the trees and embankments with dark browns and greens.

Define the road surfaces with varying shades of purple and brown, indicating the light reflecting off the surface.

Add details to the trees and embankments, using short, broken strokes of green, brown, and black.

Paint the train and its steam using white and gray, softening the edges to create a sense of movement.

Add the telephone poles and wires, using thin lines of dark brown or black.

Refine the details and adjust the values to create depth and atmosphere.