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Name: Portree Harbour - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Painting - Portree 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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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.

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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.

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Tweak colours and medium for true creative freedom.
No copyright: sell, gift, or display your final piece.
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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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Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Portree Harbour, a picturesque scene capturing the charm of a Scottish coastal village. The artwork showcases vibrant boats gently bobbing in the harbor, their reflections shimmering across the water’s surface. Above them, the quaint village houses, painted in soft pastels with bright red rooftops, stand against a backdrop of rugged cliffs under a soft, misty sky. This painting utilizes a rich color palette featuring blues, greens, and reds, and is crafted in an impressionistic style that emphasizes bold brushstrokes and a lively interplay of light and shadow.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting surface
Acrylic paints in colors from the provided palette
Brushes: flat, round, and detail
Palette knife (optional for texture)
Water cup and mixing palette
Paper towels

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Your Paint-Your-Own Pack includes line drawings and a grid to assist with composition accuracy. Start by transferring the grid and drawing onto your canvas using a light pencil. This will help you place the key elements precisely.

Painting Instructions

Background and Sky:
- Mix a light blue with hints of grey to create a soft, misty sky. Use broad, horizontal brushstrokes to apply the paint, capturing the atmospheric feel.
- Add layers with white and grey to suggest cloud forms and depth.
Cliffs and Water:
- Identify the areas for the cliffs and mix a variety of blues, greens, and greys to capture their rugged texture. Apply with both a brush and palette knife for added texture.
- For the water, blend deep blues and touches of green. Use horizontal strokes to mimic the reflective surface, keeping the color slightly darker towards the foreground.
Village Houses:
- Mix soft pastel shades for the houses. Apply with flat brushes, maintaining clean lines and the blocky impressionistic style.
- Use vivid reds and oranges for the rooftops, allowing them to stand out against the softer background.
Boats:
- For the large, central boat, use vibrant reds and whites. Paint with confident, curved strokes to suggest the boat's form and details.
- Continue with the smaller boats using blues along with whites to differentiate them and maintain visual harmony.
Reflections:
- With a slightly damp brush, pull colors downward on the water’s surface to create reflections. Blend gently, keeping the edges soft and fluid.
Final Touches:
- Add details like shadows under the boats, highlights on the water, and more distinct lines for the boat masts using a fine detail brush.

Enjoy the process and embrace the impressionistic style’s spontaneity. The charm lies in your personal interpretation of this scenic harbor!

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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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