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Painting - Stirling - Scottish Flowers and Flora
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Original painting of Stirling
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Painting with grid
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Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
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Sepia sketch
Sepia Sketch
Sepia sketch with grid
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Sketch
Sketch with grid
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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.
  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!
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Painting Guidance

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The painting captures the vibrant beauty of Stirling, Scotland, with its dramatic use of color and expressive brushstrokes. The glowing sun in the sky casts a warm light over the landscape, highlighting the rolling hills and fields below. In the foreground, blooming thistles detailed with shades of purple and crimson create a dynamic and lively centerpiece. The sky's dramatic purples and blues contrast beautifully with the earthy yellows and greens of the fields, embodying an impressionistic style that emphasizes mood and emotion through color.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or painting paper
  • Acrylic paints (matching the color palette provided in the pack)
  • Brushes (various sizes)
  • Pencil for sketching
  • Palette
  • Water cup and towel

Getting Started

  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Ensure your workspace is well-lit. Gather all materials and have the Paint-Your-Own Pack ready, including the line drawing and color wheel.
  2. Transfer the Line Drawing: Use the provided line drawing to sketch the basic outline onto your canvas. If you are using the grid version, align the grids on the sketch with your canvas to ensure accurate proportions.

Painting the Sky

  1. Start with the Background: Mix shades of purple and blue for the sky, using broad brushstrokes to mimic the flowing clouds. Reference the color wheel for precise shades.
  2. Create the Sun: Use a bright yellow and white, placing the sun slightly off-center. Add swirling brushstrokes around the sun to give it a radiant glow.
  3. Blend the Edges: Smooth transitions between the colors with a dry brush or sponge for a softer sky.

Painting the Landscape

  1. Define the Distant Hills: Use deeper blues and purples for the hills' silhouette, adding highlights with lighter hues to suggest depth.
  2. Paint the Fields: Apply golden yellows for the fields, using horizontal strokes to convey the landscape’s expanse. Layer different yellow shades to create texture and depth.

Foreground Details

  1. Render the Thistles: Mix purples and reds for the thistle blooms. Begin with dark tones, layering lighter hues to emphasize the petals.
  2. Detail the Thistle Stems and Leaves: Use greens and yellows found on the color wheel. Pay attention to the light source and highlight the edges of leaves to give them dimension.
  3. Add Final Touches: Refine details in the thistles and any additional highlights or shadows needed throughout the painting.

Finishing Up

  • Review Your Work: Step back and observe your painting. Make any adjustments to colors or details as needed.
  • Signature: After the painting is dry, add your signature in a corner to personalize your artwork.
  • Cleaning Up: Wash your brushes and preserve any leftover paint for future projects.

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