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Painting - Portree Harbour - Scottish Harbours
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Original painting of Portree Harbour
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
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  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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Portree Harbour in Scotland comes alive in this vibrant and dynamic painting, capturing the essence of a charming coastal village. The bold, colourful buildings lining the shore stand in stark contrast to the serene water, reflecting a play of vibrant red, yellow, and white hues. The sky overhead is a mix of soft grays and whites, adding depth and moodiness to the scene. Small boats dot the harbor, their reflections dancing on the water's surface, adding a lively touch to the tranquil setting.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Paint-Your-Own Pack (including source image, line drawing, sketches, and grid version)
  • Canvas or painting paper
  • Acrylic or oil paints
  • Brushes of varying sizes
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Water cup for cleaning brushes (if using acrylics)

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Begin by placing the grid version of the image over your canvas. Use a light pencil to sketch the composition accurately on your canvas, referencing the grid to maintain proper proportions. The line drawing provided can help delineate key shapes and structures if needed.

Painting Instructions

  1. Background Sky:
    • Mix a soft gray color using white and a touch of black.
    • Apply broad strokes across the sky area using a large brush.
    • Introduce subtle white highlights to create clouds and enhance depth.
  2. Harbor and Water:
    • Paint the water using a mix of gray and hints of the building colors for reflection.
    • Ensure reflections are slightly streaky to mimic the water’s surface.
  3. Buildings:
    • Use bold reds, yellows, and whites for the buildings.
    • Apply the paint cleanly to achieve a striking contrast with the sky and water.
    • Add fine lines to suggest windows and architectural details.
  4. Boats:
    • Paint the boats using a variety of reds and whites, ensuring they stand out against the water.
    • Include fine lines to depict masts and ropes.
  5. Details and Refinements:
    • Use smaller brushes to add detail to the buildings and boats.
    • Introduce darker shades along building edges and boat hulls to create depth.
    • Check the painting from a distance to ensure reflections align and the composition feels balanced.

Final Touches

Once the painting is complete, allow it to dry thoroughly. Review any areas that may need additional highlights or shadow to enhance depth and realism.

Tip: Use the color wheel provided in the pack to adjust hues and ensure that your color palette matches the original painting.

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