The Star (Dancer on Stage)

Start with light charcoal sketch to establish the dancer's pose and basic stage layout

Block in major color areas with broad pastel strokes - warm oranges for background, cool grays for stage floor

Develop the dancer's white tutu using overlapping strokes of white, pale blue, and warm gray

Add the background figure in dark silhouette with simple vertical strokes

Work on facial features and hair with careful attention to the upward gaze

Build up the colorful background foliage with broken color technique

Refine the tutu's volume and movement with selective blending

Add final highlights and color accents, especially the red flowers on the costume