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Painting - Gardenstown Harbour - Scottish Harbours
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Original painting of Gardenstown Harbour
Original
Tonal version
Tonal (B&W)
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
Colour 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 the serene charm of Gardenstown Harbour captured through subtle tones and minimalist elegance. This painting is a celebration of simplicity, with soft hues of white, grey, and muted blues creating an atmosphere of calmness and reflection. The houses stand in tiers along the harbour, their geometric shapes and gentle colors evoking the quiet beauty of a coastal village. Sailboats rest tranquilly in the foreground, their reflections gently rippling in the water. The painting's style is modern and abstract, focusing on shapes and colors to convey its tranquil seaside setting.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Preparation

  1. Start by setting up your workspace with the Paint-Your-Own Pack PDF, which includes the source image, line drawings, and grid.
  2. Ensure you have the correct brushes, paints, and a copy of the color wheel to guide your palette choices.

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

  • Line Drawings: Use these as a guide to outline the major structures in the painting. This will help define the composition.
  • Grid: The optional artist's grid simplifies proportion accuracy. Begin your drawing by marking key points on the grid to ensure everything matches the proportions of the source painting.

Background

  1. Mix soft whites and light greys for the sky. Apply these in smooth, even strokes with a wide brush to create a seamless backdrop.
  2. Extend these tones downwards to the water’s surface, introducing hints of muted blues to capture the reflections.

Buildings

  1. Referencing the line drawings, outline the basic shapes of the buildings with a fine brush.
  2. Block in the base colors, using variations of white, grey, and cream. Maintain a consistent tone to enhance the minimalist style.
  3. Add details like windows and roof tops using darker greys or blacks, but keep them subtle to preserve the serene aesthetic.

Sailboats and Reflections

  1. Sketch the sailboats using your line drawing as a guide, then fill them in with white and black.
  2. Paint the reflections below by subtly dragging the boat colors down into the water, blending lightly with the water tones for a gentle effect.

Final Touches

  1. Use a thin brush for any final lines or details that define the structures or sails, ensuring clean, confident strokes.
  2. Make small adjustments in color to balance the scene, referring to your color wheel for harmony.

Once completed, take a step back and appreciate your version of the tranquil Gardenstown Harbour, capturing its beauty through clean lines and calming hues.

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