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Name: Ardtun Bay - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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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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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.

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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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Ardtun Bay in Scotland displays a captivating sunset with its vibrant hues elegantly reflecting upon the tranquil waters. The painting captures the serene beauty of the horizon, where warm oranges and pinks blend seamlessly into deep purples and blues, depicting the soft transitions of a setting sun. The sky is a burst of warm colors, while the water beneath mirrors these tones with dynamic strokes, suggesting motion and reflection. This artwork exudes a sense of peacefulness and wonder, encapsulating a moment where nature paints its own canvas with unparalleled precision.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Step 1: Preparing Your Workspace

Gather all supplied materials from your Paint-Your-Own Pack.
Set up your workspace with adequate lighting and a comfortable seating position.
Ensure easy access to water for cleaning brushes and a palette for mixing colors.

Step 2: Using the Line Drawing and Grid

Start by referencing the line drawing to outline the major elements of the painting.
If using the grid version, align it with your canvas to accurately map the painting’s composition.
Lightly sketch the horizon and the silhouetted hills, ensuring not to press too hard, to easily adjust later if needed.

Step 3: Blocking in Basic Colors

Refer to the color wheel provided to identify primary palettes: oranges, pinks, purples, and blues.
Begin with the sky. Mix a warm pink and gently apply it to cover the top third of the canvas, blending into an orange hue as you move downwards.
For the water, pick up soft blues and purples on your brush and apply broad horizontal strokes, leaving gaps for reflections.

Step 4: Enhancing the Sky

With a small brush, blend in deeper orange and pink hues near the horizon to enhance the glowing effect of the sunset.
Add subtle streaks of yellow with light brush pressure to mimic the sun's glow.

Step 5: Defining Water Reflections

Mix a slightly deeper purple and apply in a horizontal motion on the water, focusing on areas below the sun to simulate reflections.
Introduce highlights by adding small touches of white and light pink directly beneath the sunset reflection on the water.

Step 6: Adding Final Details

Use a thin brush to add darker tones on the water to create depth and shadow, focusing on areas furthest from the light source.
Refine the edges of the hills and their reflections, ensuring smooth and continuous lines.

Step 7: Finishing Touches

Step back and view the painting from a distance, adjusting any tones for balance and harmony.
Allow the painting to dry completely before displaying.

Enjoy the process and watch as your painting comes to life, capturing the serene beauty of Ardtun Bay’s sunset.

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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.

5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

All artwork and content in the Paint-it-Yourself packs remain the intellectual property of ScotlandPaintings.com. By purchasing a pack, you do not acquire any copyright ownership of the original painting or digital content.

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Due to the digital nature of the product, all sales are final, and we do not offer refunds. If you experience any issues with your download, please contact us for support.

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