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Name: Portsoy Harbour - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - Portsoy Harbour - Scottish Harbours

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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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Artist grid guides ensure perfect proportions.
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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.
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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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This painting beautifully captures the serene and charming essence of Portsoy Harbour in Scotland. The vibrant hues of the boats and the sunlight reflect pleasingly off the tranquil water, while the rustic buildings of the harbour background provide a warm, inviting context. The color palette is rich with warm yellows, oranges, earthy browns, and soft blues, reflecting an impressionistic style that adds both vibrancy and tranquility to the scene.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic or oil paints in the colors from the supplied palette.
Brushes: Flat, round, and detail brushes.
Canvas or acrylic paper.
Palette for mixing colors.
Water cup or solvent (for oils).
Palette knife (optional for texture).
Graphite pencil for initial sketching (optional).

Using the Tools Provided

Line Drawings: Use these as an outline to trace or copy onto your canvas to maintain the structure of the painting.
Grid Overlay: Use this grid to help position elements accurately and maintain proportions. You can replicate the grid on your canvas lightly in pencil.
Color Wheel: Refer to this to match and mix your colors accurately according to the painting's palette.

Painting Instructions

Preparation: Gather your materials and set up your workspace. Secure your canvas and ensure you have your color palette and grid image nearby.
Initial Sketch: Using the line drawing or grid, lightly sketch the basic outlines of the harbor, buildings, and boats on your canvas. This sketch will guide your composition.
Background and Sky: Start with the sky using soft blues and whites. Blend softly to create a gentle gradient. Use larger flat brushes for smooth application.
Buildings: Apply warm whites and creams, outlining the structures of the buildings. Use a small flat brush to form the sharp edges and details of the roofs with light grays and browns.
Harbor Wall: Use warmer tones of ochres and siennas to paint the harbor wall. Apply loosely with a flat brush, allowing some texture. Experiment with a palette knife for added roughness.
Boats: Focus on the vibrant reds and blacks for the boats. Use a detail brush to outline and fill in color, capturing the reflection in the water with lighter tones.
Water Reflection: Mirror the colors of the boats and surroundings into the water using a combination of horizontal brush strokes. Blend colors softly to create a realistic water effect.
Final Details: Add finer details to the boats and their reflections using a small round brush. Touch up shadows with darker colors to create depth.
Review and Adjust: Step back to view the painting as a whole. Adjust colors and details where necessary to add balance and harmony to the final piece.

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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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