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Name: Charlestown Harbour - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Painting - Charlestown 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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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.

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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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Imagine the serene beauty of Charlestown Harbour captured at dusk. The painting presents a tranquil scene with calm waters reflecting the soft pastel hues of the approaching night. The dominant feature is the large, glowing sun setting in the horizon, casting a warm light across the harbor. Silhouettes of sailboats gently float on the water, their reflections creating an almost mirror-like effect. The color palette is characterized by soft purples, blues, and warm yellows, conveying a sense of peace and quiet. This scene is depicted with a minimalist style, focusing on shapes and light.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or canvas board
Set of acrylic paints
Brushes: flat, round, and detail
Palette for mixing colors
Water and cloth for cleaning brushes
Optional: Artists grid and line drawing from your PDF pack

1. Setting Up Your Workspace

Ensure your workspace is well lit and your materials are easily accessible. Attach the artists grid or line drawing to your canvas to help guide proportions and positioning.

2. Background and Initial Layers

Sky: Using a flat brush, mix light blues and purples from your palette. Apply in horizontal strokes starting from the top of the canvas, blending into lighter shades as you approach the horizon.
Water: Reflect the colors of the sky into the water below, using broader strokes with slight horizontal motion.

3. Defining the Horizon

Sun: Using a round brush, blend soft yellows and whites in a circular motion to create the sun setting on the horizon. Ensure its reflection in the water maintains the same hue.
Distant Landmass: Paint a thin line of muted greens and blues using your detail brush to convey distant hills and land.

4. Adding the Boats

Use your line drawing to accurately place each boat. Begin with the largest silhouettes, using dark gray and black mixtures for the hulls. Add their reflections below with slightly diluted colors.
Paint the masts of each boat with a detail brush, ensuring they stand tall and straight.

5. Details and Finishing Touches

Enhance the glow of the sun by gently blending a bit more white and yellow around it and its reflection.
Adjust any shadows and highlights on the boats and water to add depth.
Let the painting dry and add any final accents to refine your artwork.

6. Finalizing Your Painting

Step back from your painting to view it from a distance. This helps in seeing the overall balance of colors and composition. Make any necessary adjustments. Clean your brushes and let your masterpiece dry completely.

We hope this guide inspires you to capture the peaceful essence of Charlestown Harbour on your canvas. Enjoy the process of bringing this serene scene to life!

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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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