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Name: River Don - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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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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Why You’ll Love Our Packs

Stress-Free Learning

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

Build Confidence, Fast

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

Pure Relaxation

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

Own Your Artwork, 100%

Tweak colours and medium for true creative freedom.
No copyright: sell, gift, or display your final piece.
Say, “Yes, I painted that!” when friends compliment it.

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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 of the River Don in Scotland is a vibrant and engaging landscape that captures the serene beauty of the countryside through dynamic strokes and bold color choices. The artwork features the meandering river, lush green fields, and distant hills. The rich color palette includes earthy greens, vivid blues, and warm yellows, creating a harmonious balance between land and water. The artistic style combines realism with abstract elements, using strong lines and expressive brushwork to add depth and movement to the scene.

Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas
Acrylic paint set
Brushes (various sizes)
Pencil for sketching
Palette for mixing colors
Water jar
Cloth or paper towels

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preparing Your Workspace

Ensure you have a clean, well-lit workspace. Lay out all your materials, including the Paint-Your-Own Pack images and your color wheel.

2. Using the Line Drawing

Begin by using the provided line drawing or grid version to lightly sketch the composition onto your canvas. This will help you achieve accuracy and proportion in your painting.

3. Blocking in the Background

Mix a soft blue with a hint of white for the sky and apply it to the top of the canvas with broad strokes using a large brush.
Add distant hills using a mix of dark green and blue, allowing the edges to be soft and slightly blurred.

4. Painting the River

For the river, mix a vibrant blue and apply it down the center of the composition, creating the meandering path.
Use lighter and darker blues to create reflections and movement in the water.

5. Adding Fields and Foreground

Mix various shades of green using yellow, blue, and a touch of black to depict the fields on either side of the river.
Vary the tones to represent different fields, adding more yellow for fields in sunlight and more blue for shadowed areas.
Introduce strokes of warm yellow and orange to capture sunlight touching the grass.

6. Enhancing Details

With a smaller brush, add details to the fields, such as hedgerows or small bushes, using darker greens and browns.
Highlight areas where light falls using lighter shades to create a sense of depth.

7. Final Touches

Review your painting to add any final tweaks or enhancements.
Ensure your brushstrokes remain expressive to keep the dynamic quality of the painting.

8. Dry and Display

Allow your painting to fully dry before framing or displaying it. Take a step back and admire your recreation of the beautiful River Don landscape.

Inspired by the vibrant interplay of colors and bold composition, this painting guide aims to help you capture the essence of the picturesque landscape.

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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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All artwork and content in the Paint-it-Yourself packs remain the intellectual property of ScotlandPaintings.com. By purchasing a pack, you do not acquire any copyright ownership of the original painting or digital content.

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Due to the digital nature of the product, all sales are final, and we do not offer refunds. If you experience any issues with your download, please contact us for support.

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