Choose a simple landscape idea
Sketch the horizon line lightly
Add the main background shapes
Draw mountains, hills, or trees
Place a sun, moon, or clouds in the sky
Add a river, lake, road, or field
Sketch foreground elements like grass, rocks, or flowers
Refine the outlines with cleaner lines
Add details to trees, water, and land
Shade areas to show light and depth
Use darker tones for shadows
Blend colors smoothly if using color
Add highlights where light hits
Balance the composition across the page
Keep the scene natural and simple
Finish by erasing extra sketch lines