Love this painting?

Want to paint it yourself?

Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack for £9.99

Painting - River Leven - Scottish Rivers
Buy Now - £9.99

Download all 10 source images for £9.99

Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

Original painting of River Leven
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
Sepia + Grid
Sketch
Sketch
Sketch with grid
Sketch + Grid
Colour wheel / palette
Colour Palette
Instant Download - £9.99

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.

Get a FREE pack!

Buy two packs and get one completely FREE!

Simply add three packs to your cart and and enter the coupon "onefree"

Browse: Similar paintings | All paintings | Same style | Same subject

See The Transformation

Drag the handle left or right to compare the line drawing with the original painting.

Sketch with grid
Sketch
Original
Painting

How It Works

  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!
  5. Showcase or Monetise Your Artwork: Gift it, hang it on your wall, or even sell it—we grant you the freedom to profit.
Artist with iPad and Easel

Painting Guidance

Buy the pack - then follow this guidance.

The painting of River Leven in Scotland captures the essence of the serene and lush Scottish landscape. The vibrant flowing river, surrounded by rolling hills and fields, creates a rhythmic pattern of curves and angles. The use of bold greens, blues, and a touch of deep shadows provides a striking contrast that enhances the feeling of depth and movement. The artistic style seamlessly blends realism and abstraction, allowing the viewer to both appreciate the landscape's details and indulge in the interplay of shapes and colors.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Acrylic paints in various shades of green, blue, and black.
  • Brushes in assorted sizes (flat and round).
  • Canvas or heavy paper.
  • Pencil and eraser.
  • Palette for mixing colors.

Preparation

  1. Begin by setting up your workspace with your materials, ensuring good lighting and a clear view of your reference materials.
  2. Review the line drawings and sketches provided in the Paint-Your-Own Pack to familiarize yourself with the composition.
  3. If using the artists' grid version, lightly sketch the grid onto your canvas to maintain composition accuracy.

Step 1: Sketch the Outline

  1. Use a pencil to lightly sketch the basic outlines of the river and surrounding hills, referring to the line drawings.
  2. Focus on the main curves and angles to capture the flow and layout of the landscape.

Step 2: Paint the Sky and Background

  1. Mix a soft blue color for the sky and apply with a flat brush, creating a smooth gradient from top to bottom.
  2. Paint the distant hills in a pale blue-grey to suggest atmospheric perspective and depth.

Step 3: Establish the River

  1. Using a mix of blues and whites, begin painting the river, following the curves carefully with a medium-sized brush.
  2. Add lighter highlight areas on the river to suggest reflection and motion.

Step 4: Create the Fields and Hills

  1. Mix various shades of green, from light to dark, to paint the fields.
  2. Use a flat brush to apply the greens, enhancing the fields' divisions and shapes, as seen in the reference image.
  3. Blend darker greens and blues towards the hills to add contrast and depth.

Step 5: Add Details and Shadows

  1. Use a small round brush to add details to the landscape, such as trees and their shadows along the riverbanks.
  2. Incorporate darker tones to emphasize contrast in areas needing depth and dimension.

Step 6: Final Touches

  1. Review your work against the original painting for any missing elements or areas needing adjustment.
  2. Add small highlights or additional shadow features where necessary for enhanced realism.
  3. Allow your painting to dry completely before displaying or framing.

Tips: Remember to step back periodically to assess your painting from a distance. This will help you gauge the overall effect and make any necessary adjustments.

Start painting today! Instant download.

Buy the pack now and you'll be painting in no time!

Buy now

Similar Paintings You Might Like….

Stornoway
Stornoway
Stornoway
Silver Sands of Morar
Silver Sands of Morar
Portree Harbour
Portree Harbour
Portree Harbour
St Monans Harbour
Coldingham Bay
Coldingham Bay
Loch Maree
Glen Falloch
Dornoch Firth
Glencoe
Glencoe
Loch Lomond
Isle of Skye
Glencoe
Glencoe
Glencoe
Glencoe
Same style Same subject

Prefer a Ready-to-Hang Version?

Framed version of River Leven
Love this artwork? Explore even more ways to enjoy it at home—visit ScotlandPaintings.com to discover beautifully framed prints, premium canvas editions, and high-quality posters featuring this stunning Scottish scene. Each product is professionally printed and ready to bring the charm of Scotland straight to your walls.
Buy a framed print of this painting

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.