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Name: Portmahomack Harbour - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - Portmahomack 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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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.

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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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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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The painting of Portmahomack Harbour captures the serene beauty of a Scottish coastal village at dusk. The sky is awash with soft pinks and purples, casting a mesmerizing glow over calm waters. Silhouettes of boats reflect gently in the harbor, while the quaint village houses are hinted at in the background. The color palette is dominated by calming blues, muted purples, and warm pinks, creating a harmonious and tranquil scene. The artistic style is characterized by bold blocks of color and simplified forms, emphasizing the peaceful mood of the setting.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting paper
Acrylic or oil paints
Brushes: flat, round, and detail brushes
Palette
Water or solvent for cleaning brushes
Pencil for sketching

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The included line drawings serve as a guide to outline the main elements of the painting. Use the optional artist's grid to ensure accurate composition placement. Begin by lightly sketching the outlines onto your canvas using a pencil, referencing the line drawings. The grid will help you align and proportion the key elements accurately.

Step 1: Background Sky

Mix Colors: Mix soft pinks and purples to recreate the sunset sky. Use a color wheel to match the hues accurately.
Apply Paint: Using a large flat brush, paint horizontal strokes across the upper portion of the canvas. Blend the colors softly to create a gradient effect from rose pink down to pale lavender.

Step 2: Horizon and Water

Horizon Line: Use a darker shade of purple to define the distant shoreline, applying with a medium flat brush.
Reflective Water: Mix light blues and purples for the water’s surface. Paint in broad, horizontal strokes, leaving areas of lighter color to indicate reflections.

Step 3: Village and Boats

Village Outline: Use darker tones of blue and gray to sketch the outline of the distant village. Simplify the shapes of the houses and avoid detailed features.
Boat Silhouettes: Paint the boats using deep blues or dark grays. Pay attention to the reflections in the water, mirroring the boat shapes beneath them.

Step 4: Details and Highlights

Windows and Lights: Add subtle hints of warm white or light yellow to suggest windows and evening lights from the village.
Accents on Boats: Use small brushes to add details on boats, such as mast lines, and include a splash of red or orange for standout features.

Step 5: Final Touches

Smooth Transitions: Blend any harsh lines or transitions to keep the composition harmonious.
Check Proportions: Step back and ensure everything has the correct proportions. Make adjustments if needed using the grid as a reference.
Dry and Clean: Allow the painting to dry completely. Clean your brushes thoroughly.

Enjoy the process of bringing this tranquil Scottish harbor scene to life, and let your strokes capture the serene beauty of Portmahomack at dusk.

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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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