Windjammers Lying in the Carrick Roads Above Falmouth

Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the ships, hills, and water.

Apply a light wash of diluted blue and grey to the sky, allowing it to blend and create soft clouds.

Paint the distant hills with a mix of browns, blues, and greens, using a wet-on-wet technique to soften the edges.

Apply a light blue wash to the water, leaving some areas lighter to suggest reflections.

Add the basic shapes of the ships with diluted pinks, blues, and browns, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.

Define the masts and rigging with thin lines of diluted brown and grey.

Add details to the boats and figures in the foreground with small, precise brushstrokes.

Evaluate and adjust values and colors as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.