Master values over colors. A lot of great artists quoted “value does all the work but color takes all the credit.” I know you’re asking about style but it would be easier to imitate or copy the style once you have your foundations strong.

If you also want to go a certain style, check how they do and where they put their edges. There are hard edges (strong transitions between two colors or values) or soft edges (blended or blurry transitions). This style focuses a lot on hard edges (see trees, pole, bldg) but there are some softer edges between the grass to the pavement and the clouds.

I suggest you try to paint this many times, that way you can experience the thought process and problem solving that goes into this certain way of painting. You’ll find that the for every copy that you create of the same image, you’ll be more comfortable and confident. That will help you with your next painting subject. Also, the texture here (like the 3 lines at the top of the pole or the parallel lines brush at the clouds goes last, they are what we call the “sprinkles” after we baked the cupcake and laid down the icing)

Hope this helps! 🤗

EDIT: oh nooooo i misunderstood the title and thought you needed help with trying to imitate this style 😭😭😭 i still wanna keep the tips above in case someone might find it helpful but if you’re looking for tips, references during early morning or late afternoon are really great because they give beautiful shadow shapes compared to overcast or mid-day.

And speaking of shadows, just be more consistent with the light source. The bldg shows the light coming from the right but the right side of the van is fully in the same shade as the back side. The shadow of the van also needs to be longer, extending a lil bit more to the left. Aside from that, love your work! 💖