Floating Island Windmill

A windmill stands on a floating island, with a winding stair path and a waterfall disappearing into clouds. The sails and steps add a little detail to the open landscape.

How much detail?

Sails, steps and foliage create medium spaces around broad sky and water areas. About the labels.

Try this palette: Floating Island Windmill palette

Try green on the island, peach stonework, blue water, and lilac clouds. Keep the windmill sails pale so they stay readable.

A small coloring tip

A sharp pencil follows the stair edges and windmill sail grids. Use light vertical strokes for the waterfall and broad cliff faces.

What powers the windmill when its island drifts above the clouds?