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Painting - North Berwick Harbour - Scottish Harbours
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Original painting of North Berwick Harbour
Original
Tonal version
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Painting with grid
Painting + Grid
Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
Line + Grid
Sepia sketch
Sepia Sketch
Sepia sketch with grid
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Sketch
Sketch
Sketch with grid
Sketch + Grid
Colour wheel / 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.
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Painting Guidance

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Imagine standing on the edge of North Berwick Harbour in Scotland, surrounded by the serene blend of muted tones and vibrant highlights. The painting captures rustic boats bobbing gently in the reflective water, with charming old buildings lining the backdrop under a moody, overcast sky. The color palette is an exquisite mixture of soft greys, blues, and warm reds, echoing both tranquility and a hint of the bustling life of a coastal town. The style is impressionistic, with broad, textured brushstrokes lending an air of spontaneity and movement to the scene.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed:

  • Canvas or painting paper
  • Acrylic or oil paints (refer to the color wheel in the PDF for specific colors)
  • Brushes in various sizes (including flat and round brushes)
  • Palette for mixing paints
  • Water or paint thinner (as appropriate for your medium)
  • Pencil for sketching

Step 1: Preparing Your Canvas

  1. Set up your workspace: Ensure you have plenty of light to see your colors accurately.
  2. Choose your layout: Use the included grid version to trace onto your canvas for accuracy. This helps in maintaining the proportions and perspective of the original painting.

Step 2: Sketching the Composition

  1. Use the line drawing: Refer to the provided line drawing to sketch the basic outline of the scene onto your canvas. Pay close attention to the positions of the boats and buildings.
  2. Check proportions: Regularly compare your sketch with the reference image to ensure accuracy in your composition.

Step 3: Blocking in the Background

  1. Paint the sky: Use a mix of grey and white, applying broad strokes to capture the dynamic, cloudy sky. Blend softly to create a sense of depth.
  2. Add buildings: Start with the basic shapes of the buildings using a muted color palette. Layer whites, greys, and soft blues carefully to give form.

Step 4: Painting the Middle Ground

  1. Focus on the harbour wall: Use earthy browns and integrate hints of red for the brickwork. Add texture with a dry-brush technique to mimic weathered stones.
  2. Begin the boats: Use bold reds for the boat hulls. These will provide vibrant contrast against the muted background.

Step 5: Detailing the Foreground

  1. Work on water reflections: Use horizontal strokes to reflect the boats and buildings into the water. Blend blues and greys smoothly to create the illusion of movement.
  2. Add final details to boats: Enhance the details on the boats with smaller brushes, painting the ropes, masts, and windows.

Step 6: Final Touches

  1. Enhance contrast: Add shadows and highlights to give depth. Use slightly darker tones under the boats and subtle highlights on the water’s surface.
  2. Finalize the painting: Step back and assess your work. Make any necessary adjustments to color balance and composition.
  3. Sign your work: Once satisfied, sign your painting in the corner to make it your own.

By following these focused steps and utilizing the materials provided in your Paint-Your-Own Pack, you'll be able to create a beautiful recreation of the North Berwick Harbour painting, capturing the essence of this picturesque Scottish scene.

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