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Painting - Lochinver Bay - Scottish Coves
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Original painting of Lochinver Bay
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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  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 Lochinver Bay in Scotland captures the serene beauty of a coastal landscape bathed in the soft glow of a setting sun. The vibrant hues of the pink and orange sky contrast harmoniously with the serene blues and greens of the water beneath. The rocky shoreline and the delicate silhouette of the tree create a compelling foreground, leading the viewer’s eye to the distant, misty hills. The reflective surface of the water shimmers with light, punctuated by the swirling patterns of ocean currents. The painting's artistic style is a blend of realism and impressionism, designed to evoke a sense of calm and wonder.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Acrylic or oil paints matching the color palette from the PDF pack
  • Brushes of various sizes (small detail brush, medium flat brush, large round brush)
  • Canvas or paper
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Palette knife (optional)

Preparing Your Workspace

Set up your workspace in a well-lit area. Lay out your paints, brushes, and other materials. Keep the PDF printouts handy for reference.

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Use the included line drawings and grid to sketch the basic composition onto your canvas. The grid can help you accurately position elements by breaking down the scene into manageable sections.

Painting Process

  1. Background Sky:
    • Start with the sky. Mix shades of pink and orange and apply them with a large round brush. Blend these colors softly to mimic the sunset.
    • Add lighter shades around the sun to enhance its luminosity.
  2. Distant Hills:
    • Use muted blue and purple tones to create the distant hills. These should be less detailed and slightly blurred to suggest distance.
  3. Midground Water:
    • For the water, mix various shades of blue and turquoise. Using a flat brush, paint the calm sea, making sure to leave spaces for the reflective highlights.
    • Use a smaller brush to add swirling white patterns for the waves and reflections, blending them gently into the water.
  4. Foreground Rocks and Tree:
    • Paint the rocks using a mix of browns and grays. Use a palette knife to add texture and depth.
    • For the tree, use dark browns for the trunk and branches, highlighting with lighter shades for contours.
  5. Final Details:
    • Add fine details to the foliage with a small detail brush, using greens and blues.
    • Revisit areas that need more contrast or detail. Adjust colors if necessary to match the source painting.

Final Touches

Allow the painting to dry completely. Review your work, adjusting any areas to enhance the overall composition and harmony. Sign your work to complete the painting.

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