Love this painting?

Want to paint it yourself?

Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack for £9.99

Painting - St Monans Harbour - Scottish Harbours
Buy Now - £9.99

Download all 10 source images for £9.99

Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

Original painting of St Monans 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
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.

Capture the serene beauty of St Monans Harbour, where vibrant colors reflect the serene glow of the setting sun. This painting offers a picturesque view of boats gently resting in calm waters, behind them an array of quaint houses reflected in the water with warm tones of orange and yellow dominating the sky. The bold, contrasting hues of the rooftops against the serene backdrop create a stunning visual balance. By engaging with this guide, you will recreate a scene where artistic style meets a vivid color palette to tell a captivating story of a tranquil coastal town.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Step 1: Preparing Your Canvas

  1. Secure your canvas: Ensure your canvas is firmly positioned on an easel or a flat surface.
  2. Use the provided grid: If you're using the artist's grid, lightly sketch it onto your canvas using a pencil to help position key elements accurately.
  3. Line drawings: Trace or sketch the main lines using the line drawing as a reference, laying the foundation for your composition.

Step 2: Painting the Sky

  1. Background hues: Start with the sky. Mix warm orange and yellow tones to emulate the vibrant sunset.
  2. Blending: Use a large brush to blend these colors smoothly, focusing on creating a gradient from the top to midway down the canvas.
  3. Sun placement: Block in the sun with soft, circular strokes of pale yellow and white, ensuring it becomes a focal point.

Step 3: Capturing the Buildings

  1. Base colors: Use muted whites and light greys for the buildings, and apply vibrant reds and blues for the rooftops.
  2. Detailing: Add texture and definition with thin, controlled strokes to define windows and shadows.
  3. Contrast: Ensure strong contrasts between the buildings and sky, allowing each element to stand out vividly.

Step 4: Painting the Water

  1. Reflections: Mirror the colors of the sky and buildings in the water below, using longer, soft strokes to emulate the reflective surface.
  2. Add depth: Introduce deeper blues and greens near the bottom of the water area to suggest depth and tranquility.

Step 5: Adding the Boats

  1. Base coat: Begin with bold reds and whites for the boats. Use precise brushwork to define each vessel's shape.
  2. Details: Utilize fine brushes for detailing sails, ropes, and other intricate boat features.
  3. Reflections: Add softened, blended reflections of the boats into the water, ensuring alignment with the sky's colors.

Step 6: Final Touches

  1. Review your work: Step back and ensure the painting balances between elements. Make small adjustments where necessary.
  2. Highlights: Add small pops of white and pale yellow to the sun and water to provide a glow and highlight.
  3. Seal your work: Once dry, consider applying a varnish to protect and enhance the vibrancy of your painting.

Utilize the color wheel provided in your Paint-Your-Own Pack to match hues perfectly, ensuring your painting captures the essence of the original. Enjoy the process of bringing St Monans Harbour to life on your canvas!

Start painting today! Instant download.

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

Buy now

Similar Paintings You Might Like….

Silver Sands of Morar
Nairn Beach
Portsoy Harbour
Balmedie Beach
Elgol Bay
St Abbs Head
Cape Wrath
Elgol Bay
Glencoe
Loch Lomond
Same style Same subject

Prefer a Ready-to-Hang Version?

Framed version of St Monans Harbour
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.