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Name: Abernethy Forest - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - Abernethy Forest - Scottish Forests

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Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

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Tonal (B&W)

Painting + Grid

Line Drawing

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Sepia Sketch

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Sketch

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Colour Palette

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Start with outlines—no blank-canvas anxiety.
Artist grid guides ensure perfect proportions.
Use colour/tonal references to learn step by step.

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Structured references remove guesswork.
Hone skills at your own pace, without pressure.

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Painting reduces stress and helps you unwind.
Focus on painting, not the challenge of drawing.
A therapeutic break from everyday distractions.

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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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The painting of Abernethy Forest captures the serene beauty and rhythmic flow of the Scottish woodlands. With a harmonious palette of greens, earth tones, and subtle blues, it portrays a labyrinth of slender trees reaching skyward, casting long, soft shadows across a stroll-inviting path. The stylized curves and lines form geometric patterns, imparting a slightly abstract and modern aesthetic that celebrates nature's order and beauty. This artwork emphasizes verticality and depth, leading the viewer's eye through layers of tranquil forest, evoking a sense of peace and timelessness.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic or oil paints (referenced color palette provided in the PDF)
Canvas (size recommended per the PDF)
Brushes (flat, round, and detail brushes)
Pencil for sketching
Palette for mixing

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The included line drawings and grid versions assist in accurate composition. Use them as a template to sketch out the basic structure of the landscape, ensuring proportional accuracy and alignment. If you are using the grid, lightly draw the grid on your canvas to match the guide in the PDF, and sketch the elements within the corresponding squares.

Step 1: Background

Base Colors: Mix a light cream color for the sky. Use a large flat brush to cover the sky area, taking care to blend smoothly.
Horizon and Lower Background: Apply soft, muted greens and blues for the distant forest. Work in horizontal strokes to create a sense of depth.

Step 2: Trees and Pathway

Tree Trunks: Use a mix of greens, browns, and grays for the tree trunks. Start with a thin brush to outline, then fill in with a flat brush, varying the shades for realism. Pay attention to the vertical lines and slight curves.
Pathway: Paint the pathway with warm, earthy tones. Highlight where the light hits by blending in lighter creams.

Step 3: Foreground Details

Forest Floor: Add details to the forest floor by mixing darker greens and browns. Use a dabbing motion with a round brush to suggest undergrowth and shadows.
Add Highlights: Use lighter greens and yellows to add highlights where the light filters through, accentuating the shapes of the trees and the contours of the landscape.

Step 4: Finishing Touches

Refine Tree Details: With a fine detail brush, add subtle textures to the tree bark using darker tones. Enhance the branches with careful, thin lines.
Final Blending: Soften any harsh lines or transitions on the trunks and background with a dry brush technique, creating a cohesive and serene scene.
Review and Adjust: Step back, review the overall balance, and make any necessary adjustments to ensure harmony and depth. Adjust colors using the color wheel guide as needed to match the original artwork's tone and vibrancy.

Enjoy the tranquil recreation of Abernethy Forest as you bring its serene essence to life on canvas.

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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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