Love this painting?

Want to paint it yourself?

Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack for £9.99

Painting - Nairn Beach - Scottish Beaches
Buy Now - £9.99

Download all 10 source images for £9.99

Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

Original painting of Nairn Beach
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.

Painting Guide for Nairn Beach

This vibrant painting of Nairn Beach captures the essence of a serene, colorful sunset over the majestic Scottish coastline. The artwork uses bold, sweeping lines to depict the flowing sand dunes and soft waves, creating an intriguing interplay of light and shadow. The warm oranges and pinks of the sunset sky contrast beautifully against the cooler purples and blues of the water and dunes. This painting is a perfect blend of natural beauty and artistic expression, leaving viewers with a sense of peace and wonder.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or painting paper
  • Acrylic paints (as per the included colour palette)
  • Brushes (flat, detail, and fan brushes)
  • Palette
  • Water and cloth for cleaning
  • Printouts from the Paint-Your-Own Pack

Preparation

  1. Set up your workspace: Ensure good lighting and a clean area to work.
  2. Review the materials: Familiarize yourself with the source image, line drawings, and the artist's grid provided in your pack.
  3. Organize your paints: Prepare the colour wheel and mix primary colors as needed to match the provided palette.

Using the Line Drawing and Grid

  1. Position the grid: Place the optional artist's grid over your canvas to match the grid on the sketch. This will aid in transferring the shapes accurately.
  2. Sketch the composition: Use the line drawing to outline the major elements like the horizon, sun, dunes, and waves.

Painting Process

Step 1: Painting the Sky

  1. Begin with the sky: Use a flat brush to lay down the orange and pink hues from the sunset. Blend gently to create a seamless transition towards the horizon.
  2. Incorporate horizontal lines in varying gradients as seen in the source image to suggest a setting sun effect.

Step 2: The Sun and Horizon

  1. Use a round brush for the sun: Paint a bright circle of white, allowing it to blend slightly into the horizon colors.
  2. Apply the paler, reflective ripples on water using diluted whites and light oranges.

Step 3: Sand Dunes and Reflections

  1. Focus on the sandy foreground: Use sweeping strokes in shades of purple and orange to mimic the natural contours.
  2. Paint the lines and shadows: Use a detail brush for defined lines, replicating the rhythm of the dunes.

Step 4: Water Details

  1. Add water details: Use thin, horizontal strokes in blues and purples for the water, ensuring they reflect the sky above.
  2. Introduce subtle highlights and shadows with contrasting light and dark shades to add depth to the scene.

Step 5: Final Touches

  1. Refine lines and add highlights along the sand and water using white or lighter shades to emphasize light interaction.
  2. Step back and assess the overall balance, making adjustments as needed for harmony and depth.

Conclusion

With these steps, you can recreate the enchanting landscape of Nairn Beach. Use the source painting and the grid to maintain accuracy and let your brush capture the vibrant energy and tranquility of the scene. Enjoy the process and let each stroke bring a piece of Scotland into your home.

Start painting today! Instant download.

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

Buy now

Similar Paintings You Might Like….

Kessock Bridge
Kessock Bridge
Silver Sands of Morar
Portree Harbour
Kiloran Bay
Suilven
Pittenweem Harbour
Castlebay Harbour
Tarbert Marina
Isle of Skye
Cape Wrath
Achmelvich Beach
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond
Luskentyre Beach
Luskentyre Beach
Camusdarach Beach
Luskentyre Beach
Luskentyre Beach
Luskentyre Beach
Craobh Haven Harbour
Same style Same subject

Prefer a Ready-to-Hang Version?

Framed version of Nairn Beach
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.