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Original painting of Ardtun Bay
Original
Tonal version
Tonal (B&W)
Painting with grid
Painting + Grid
Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
Line + Grid
Sepia sketch
Sepia Sketch
Sepia sketch with grid
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Sketch
Sketch
Sketch with grid
Sketch + Grid
Colour wheel / palette
Colour Palette

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  1. Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack.: Check out securely, then instantly receive your PDF pack by email.
  2. 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.
  3. Start Your Sketch / Tracing: Transfer or trace the line drawing onto your canvas/paper. Use grid lines if you want perfect proportions.
  4. Paint the Picture: Follow our tonal references, colour palette, or experiment freely. Enjoy a stress-free painting session!
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Painting Guidance

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Immerse yourself in the captivating landscape of Ardtun Bay, where rugged cliffs meet serene waters under a vibrant, expansive sky. This painting is an explosion of color, with bold oranges and deep blues capturing the essence of the dramatic coastal scenery. The composition utilizes an abstract style, emphasizing the contrast between the solidity of the cliffs and the fluidity of the sea, while the layered textures bring a dynamic energy to the scene. The color palette is dominated by warm hues, interspersed with cooler tones to balance the composition, offering a rich tapestry of visual delight.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Acrylic paints in the colors from your palette: orange, blue, yellow, red, white
  • Brushes of varying sizes
  • A palette for mixing colors
  • A canvas or painting surface
  • The Paint-Your-Own Pack, including line drawings and grid

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Begin by using the provided line drawing or grid to lightly sketch the main elements of the painting onto your canvas. This will help establish the foundational structure of the artwork. The grid can assist in maintaining composition accuracy, ensuring elements are positioned correctly.

Painting the Sky

  1. Background Layer: Use a large brush to apply a base layer of bold orange across the top section of your canvas, capturing the vivid sky.
  2. Adding Depth: Blend lighter tones of orange and hints of yellow into the sky area to add dimension and vibrancy.

Creating the Cliffs

  1. Base Colors: Start with broad strokes of warm yellows and oranges to form the cliffs' base.
  2. Texturing: Use a combination of smaller brush strokes and palette knife techniques to add texture and depth. Layer darker shades of orange and red to create shadowed areas.
  3. Highlighting: Introduce subtle whites and yellows to emphasize the light hitting the cliffs, creating a sense of realism within the abstract form.

Painting the Sea

  1. Base Layer: Apply a deep blue to the sea area, ensuring smooth, horizontal strokes to evoke the water’s surface.
  2. Adding Variations: Mix in lighter blues and a touch of white to suggest movement and reflections on the water.

Final Touches

  • Refinement: Revisit any areas that need additional detail or color intensity, particularly where the cliffs and sea meet.
  • Signature Style: Use your unique brushwork to infuse personal touches into smaller sections of the painting.

Review and Adjustments

Step back and view your painting from a distance to assess the overall balance and composition. Make any final adjustments in color or detail as needed, following the essence and inspiration of the original painting.

By following this guide, you'll recreate an abstract masterpiece that reflects the enchanting atmosphere of Ardtun Bay.

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