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Painting - Nairn Beach - Scottish Beaches
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Original painting of Nairn Beach
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Tonal version
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Painting with grid
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Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
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Sepia sketch
Sepia Sketch
Sepia sketch with grid
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Sketch
Sketch with grid
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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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The painting of Nairn Beach captures the serene beauty of a sunset over the Scottish coast. The horizon is a harmonious meeting of earth and sky, with a soft, glowing sun descending behind gentle, undulating hills. The calming palette of warm oranges, purples, and soft pinks creates a tranquil atmosphere, while the minimalist, geometric shapes add a contemporary, abstract feel. This composition invites the viewer to experience the quiet majesty of nature in a modern, stylized interpretation.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or painting paper
  • Acrylic or oil paints in the following colors: orange, peach, lavender, purple, beige, and soft pink
  • Brushes: flat brush, small detail brush
  • Pencil for sketching
  • Paint-Your-Own Pack PDF

Preparation

  1. Download and review your Paint-Your-Own Pack PDF, focusing on the source image, line drawings, sketches, and grid version for accuracy.
  2. Set up your workspace with all your materials ready and your canvas or paper taped to your working surface to prevent slipping.
  3. Use the grid version from your PDF to lightly sketch the main geometric sections onto your canvas in pencil, paying close attention to the placement of the sun and horizon line.

Painting the Sky

  1. Mixing Colors: Begin by mixing a soft peach color from the orange and a touch of white.
  2. Applying the Background: Use a flat brush to apply the peach color to the upper half of the canvas, creating a smooth gradient by blending downwards.
  3. Adding Depth: Gradually mix in more orange as you move higher up to create a warm sunset glow.

Creating the Horizon and Sun

  1. Painting the Sun: With a clean brush, use a pale yellow or white to paint the sun, blending slightly into the horizon line.
  2. Adding the Hills: Transition to a soft lavender. Define the distant hills by applying gentle strokes just below the sun, varying the shade with bits of purple for depth.
  3. Horizon Line: Paint a thin, horizontal band of deeper purple below the hills to represent the sea meeting the sky.

Foreground Blocks

  1. Bottom Blocks: Starting from the top down, fill in each geometric section with the corresponding color: beige, soft pink, and a light lavender mix. Use the grid lines as a guide for precise painting.
  2. Textures: Add texture to the foreground by lightly blending in complementary shades. Use a smaller brush for detail.

Finishing Touches

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  2. Once satisfied, allow your painting to dry completely.
  3. Sign your artwork in one of the corners to personalize your piece.

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