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Painting - Ben Macdui - Scottish Mountains
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Original painting of Ben Macdui
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

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Sketch with grid
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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.
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Painting Guidance

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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Ben Macdui, a stunning representation of Scotland’s majestic landscapes. This painting captures the undulating hills and vast skies in a captivating fusion of vibrant greens, deep purples, and blues. The dynamic brushstrokes and bold shapes deliver a contemporary yet timeless allure, celebrating the Scottish highlands' haunting charm.

Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or paper
  • Paint brushes (various sizes)
  • Acrylic paints (refer to the included colour wheel)
  • Pencil and eraser
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Water cup and cloth for cleaning brushes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Initial Sketch

  1. Print the Line Drawing: Use the line drawing from your pack to outline the main shapes and lines on your canvas.
  2. Transfer the Grid (Optional): If using the grid version, lightly draw the gridlines on your canvas to maintain accurate proportions.
  3. Sketch the Scene: With your grid or line drawing as a guide, sketch the primary elements — the hills, sky, and road. Focus on capturing the flow and rhythm of the landscape.

Step 2: Background and Sky

  1. Mix the Sky Blue: Using the colour wheel, mix the blues for the sky. Start with a base of light blue and gradually introduce hints of white for clouds.
  2. Paint the Sky: Apply long horizontal strokes to mimic the sky’s expanse. Leave gaps for clouds, adding white to create soft, fluffy forms.

Step 3: Paint the Distant Hills

  1. Mix the Purple Hues: Combine purple and blue with subtle greens for the distant hills.
  2. Layer the Distant Hills: Use broad strokes, following the contour lines from darker at the peaks to lighter at the bases, suggesting depth and distance.

Step 4: Foreground Hills and Fields

  1. Mix Greens: Utilize various greens from your palette, enriched with hints of yellow for sunlit areas.
  2. Paint the Fields: Apply brushstrokes in opposing directions to suggest the rolling nature of the hills. Blend smoothly to capture light transitions.

Step 5: Detail the Road and Trees

  1. Define the Road: Use a soft, light grey or pale blue to interpret the road winding through the landscape. Ensure it smoothly integrates with its surroundings.
  2. Add Trees: With darker greens and hints of black, add the trees following the outlines. Use a stippling technique for foliage texture.

Step 6: Final Touches

  1. Review Light and Shadow: Check for consistency in light sources, adding highlights or deepening shadows where needed.
  2. Enhance Details: Refine edges and ensure all elements stand out harmoniously.
  3. Signature: Once satisfied, add your signature to the painting.

Congratulations on recreating the serene beauty of Ben Macdui. Enjoy the vibrant colours and the sense of achievement that comes with your completed artwork!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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