The Road to the Mountains

Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line, mountain shape, and placement of the houses.

Block in the sky with a light blue-gray wash, leaving space for the clouds.

Establish the dark mass of the mountain using a mix of dark blues and browns.

Paint the road with a mid-tone brown, suggesting cracks and variations in color.

Add the houses, focusing on their basic shapes and the contrast between the white walls and dark roofs.

Build up the clouds with layers of white, gray, and subtle hints of blue and pink, paying attention to the light and shadow.

Add details like the fences and vegetation, using small, broken brushstrokes.

Refine the values and edges to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.