Winter

Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the house, hills, and figures.

Block in the sky with light gray and darker gray for the clouds.

Paint the snow-covered ground with white, adding subtle shadows with light blue or gray.

Add the house and other buildings, using yellow and gray for the walls and white for the snow on the roofs.

Paint the trees and hills in the background with varying shades of green, blue, and gray.

Add the figures and animals, simplifying their forms and using basic colors.

Include details like fences, the bridge, and the well.

Refine the details and add final touches to create a sense of depth and texture.