Love this painting?

Want to paint it yourself?

Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack for £9.99

Painting - River Tweed - Scottish Rivers
Buy Now - £9.99

Download all 10 source images for £9.99

Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

Original painting of River Tweed
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.

Imagine the serene beauty of the River Tweed, elegantly winding through the rolling green hills, under a broad, expansive sky filled with fluffy, sunlit clouds. This painting captures the essence of a calm summer's day in Scotland, with its vibrant color palette of luscious greens, warm yellows, and cool blues. The crisp forms and harmonious composition bring forth a sense of peace and vitality, reflecting the picturesque landscape's grace and tranquility.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Line drawings or grid overlays from the Paint-Your-Own Pack
  • Canvas or sturdy painting paper
  • Acrylic paints or oils, as per your preference
  • Brushes - a mix of flat, round, and liner brushes
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Rag or paper towel for cleaning brushes
  • Water cup (if using acrylics)

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Utilize the line drawings to trace or sketch the fundamental layout of the painting onto your canvas. If you're comfortable with drawing, use this as a guide to freehand the scene. For more precision, employ the artist's grid to help you maintain accurate proportions of the landscape elements.

Step 1: Sky and Clouds

  1. Begin with the sky. Mix shades of blue from the color palette, starting with a lighter blue towards the horizon and fading into a deeper blue as you move up the canvas.
  2. Use a soft, flat brush to apply the blues in smooth horizontal strokes, blending softly to create a gradient.
  3. Add clouds using a combination of white mixed with a hint of your blue and yellow for shadows, using rounded, swirling motions to depict their form.

Step 2: Hills and Distant Landscape

  1. In the mid-ground, paint the rolling hills with vibrant greens, employing deeper tones for the shadows and lighter ones for the sunlit areas.
  2. Use a flat brush for broader strokes and a round brush for blending smoothly.
  3. Introduce the distant tree lines with darker greens and blue undertones to suggest depth.

Step 3: River and Foreground

  1. Focus on the river, mixing blues with a touch of white for reflections. Use a liner brush to enhance the water's flow and movements.
  2. Apply a variety of greens and yellows in the foreground, using short, expressive strokes to convey the lushness of the grass and vegetation.
  3. Incorporate hints of pink or orange to add warmth and contrast, painting the banks of the river and patches of wildflower blooms.

Step 4: Final Details

  1. Review the entire composition, adding touches of defined details with a small brush to refine shapes of bushes and grasses.
  2. Revisit areas needing enhanced contrast or color balance, ensuring the painting feels vibrant and harmonious.
  3. Let the painting dry thoroughly. Optionally, apply a varnish for protection and vibrant color enhancement.

Congratulations on recreating this stunning landscape of the River Tweed. Each brush stroke brings the peaceful spirit of Scotland to life, capturing the serenity and beauty of its river landscapes.

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
Steall Falls
Isle of Scalpay
Ben Lomond
Càrn an t-Sagairt Mòr
Loch Leven
Loch Awe
Glencoe
Same style Same subject

Prefer a Ready-to-Hang Version?

Framed version of River Tweed
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.