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Name: Isle of Islay - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Painting - Isle of Islay - Scottish Islands

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Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

Original

Tonal (B&W)

Painting + Grid

Line Drawing

Line + Grid

Sepia Sketch

Sepia + Grid

Sketch

Sketch + Grid

Colour Palette

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Start with outlines—no blank-canvas anxiety.
Artist grid guides ensure perfect proportions.
Use colour/tonal references to learn step by step.

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See clear progress from your first brushstroke.
Structured references remove guesswork.
Hone skills at your own pace, without pressure.

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Painting reduces stress and helps you unwind.
Focus on painting, not the challenge of drawing.
A therapeutic break from everyday distractions.

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See The Transformation

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How It Works

Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack.: Check out securely, then instantly receive your PDF pack by email.
Display on a Device or Print It: View the outlines, sketches, and grids on your iPad or phone—or print them out for easy tracing.
Start Your Sketch / Tracing: Transfer or trace the line drawing onto your canvas/paper. Use grid lines if you want perfect proportions.
Paint the Picture: Follow our tonal references, colour palette, or experiment freely. Enjoy a stress-free painting session!
Showcase or Monetise Your Artwork: Gift it, hang it on your wall, or even sell it—we grant you the freedom to profit.

Painting Guidance

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The painting captures the tranquil beauty of the Isle of Islay in Scotland under the serene glow of the moonlight. Dominated by a deep and cool color palette, the scene showcases contrasting shadows and highlights across the island's quaint architecture and the gentle reflections upon the water. The moon, large and luminescent, casts an enchanting light over the shoreline. The style is minimalist yet impactful, emphasizing the tranquil and ethereal atmosphere of nighttime coastal life.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas (as provided in your pack)
Acrylic paints (refer to attached color palette)
Brushes (flat, round, and detail brushes)
Palette for mixing colors
Container of water
Paper towels or cloth

Preparation

Set up your workspace: Ensure good lighting and ventilation. Have all materials within easy reach.
Review the source image: Familiarize yourself with the painting and identify key areas using the reference image.
Plan your composition: Use the optional artist's grid to align your drawing with accuracy.

Using the Line Drawings and Grids

The line drawings provide the basic outlines of structures and major divisions in the composition. Use the grid version to maintain proportion and perspective accuracy by aligning it with the grid lines on your canvas, if applicable.

Painting Steps

Background and Sky
- Start with the sky. Mix shades of deep blue and teal using broad strokes to achieve a gradient effect.
- Paint the moon with a soft, pale yellow and white mix, ensuring it stands out brightly.
Water
- For the water, blend darker shades of blue with hints of teal. Use sweeping, horizontal brushstrokes to convey the calmness of the water.
- Add moonlit reflections with a lighter shade, echoing the line and flow depicted in the source image.
Buildings
- Employ a mix of dark grays and blues for shadows, using flat brushes to maintain clean lines and contours of the buildings.
- Add highlights with lighter gray for dimensions, particularly on the edges illuminated by the moonlight.
Forefront Pathway
- Paint the stone pathway using a mixture of dark grays and blacks, creating depth with shadow effects.
- Accent stones with lighter highlights strategically placed to indicate texture and dimension.
Finishing Touches
- Refine any edges or details that need additional definition, such as building outlines or stone details.
- Review the color balance, ensuring harmony between the moonlit areas and the darker shadows.

Final Review

Step back and evaluate your painting. Consider any adjustments in color depth, shadows, and highlights to enhance the overall composition.

With these steps, aim to capture the serene and mystical ambiance of the Isle of Islay as seen in the captivating original painting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Right after checkout, you’ll get an instant download link and an email with a secure link to use for the next 72 hours.

Absolutely. We provide sketches, line drawings, grids, and colour guidance, so even first-timers can paint with confidence. No drawing experience required.

Basic paints (acrylic, oil, or watercolour), brushes, and a canvas/paper. You can even use crayons or pencils if you like—our references adapt to any medium.

Yes! We remove our copyright from our references, so you own your final artwork completely. You can sell it, gift it, or display it in exhibitions.

If you’re not satisfied, contact us within 14 days. We’ll work with you to ensure you love your painting experience.

1. Introduction

Welcome to diy.scotlandpaintings.com! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for purchasing and using our Paint-it-Yourself packs. By purchasing a pack, you agree to these terms.

2. Product Description

Our Paint-it-Yourself packs contain a PDF file that includes a painting, sketches, line drawings, and a colour palette. The pack is provided as a digital download upon purchase.

3. Payment and Access

Payment is processed securely via our website.
Once your payment is confirmed, you will receive instant access to download your PDF.
An email will also be sent to you with a download link.
You can download the PDF a maximum of three (3) times.
Your access to the file will expire after 72 hours from the time of purchase.

4. Usage Rights

When you purchase a Paint-it-Yourself pack, you receive a personal, non-transferable licence to use the PDF for your own painting.

You Can:

Use the PDF to create your own physical painting.
Sell or gift the physical painting you create.

You Cannot:

Sell, share, or distribute the PDF file in any form.
Sell prints or reproductions of the painting you create.
Use the image, sketches, or line drawings for commercial purposes such as book covers, advertising, or publication.
Grant usage rights to any third party for any purpose other than personal enjoyment.

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