The path in the Bois de Boulogne

Start with a loose charcoal sketch to establish the main tree trunks and path composition

Block in the darkest shadow areas with raw umber and ultramarine blue mixtures

Establish the warm earth tones of the path using burnt sienna and yellow ochre

Paint the middle-ground trees with varied browns and grays, keeping brushstrokes visible

Add the foliage masses with broken color technique, alternating warm and cool greens

Place the small figure as a focal point with careful attention to scale

Develop the dappled light effects filtering through the canopy

Refine edges and add final accent colors like the red elements