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Name: Portree Harbour - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - Portree Harbour - Scottish Harbours

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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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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.

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See clear progress from your first brushstroke.
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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Tweak colours and medium for true creative freedom.
No copyright: sell, gift, or display your final piece.
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See The Transformation

Drag the handle left or right to compare the line drawing with the original painting.

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 Portree Harbour captures a serene and picturesque scene in the heart of Scotland. It features a tranquil expanse of water reflecting the soft light of dawn or dusk. The gentle pastel hues dominate the sky, gradually transitioning from warm pinks and lavenders into the cool blues and grays of the water and surrounding hills. Small boats rest peacefully on the water, their masts mirroring in the reflection below. Traditional Scottish buildings line the shoreline, their white facades contrasting against the darker tones of the rocky landscape. The overall composition evokes a sense of calmness and timeless beauty.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic or oil paints
Brushes: flat, round, and detail
Canvas or painting paper
Pallet or mixing surface
Pencil for sketching
Water or medium for paint thinning

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Begin by placing the provided grid over your canvas. The grid will assist you in accurately transferring the line drawing of the original painting onto your working surface. Compare sections of the line drawing with their corresponding areas on the painting to ensure proportional accuracy.

Painting Instructions

Prepare Your Canvas:
- Using a light wash of the main sky color (soft pink or lavender) lightly cover the entire canvas to establish a uniform tone.
Start with the Sky:
- Mix soft pinks and lavenders, applying them with a flat brush to create a smooth gradient.
- Blend the colors using horizontal strokes to replicate the peaceful sky.
Paint the Distant Hills:
- Mix a lighter shade of gray-blue and outline the hills with soft, gentle curves using a round brush.
- Create a misty effect by lightly blending upwards.
Define the Water:
- Using the same palette as the sky, paint the water to reflect similar tones, ensuring the colors in the water mirror the sky.
- Use horizontal strokes for a reflective surface and incorporate darker gray tones underneath the reflected structures for depth.
Add the Buildings:
- Combine white with a touch of blue or gray to paint the buildings, enhancing their solidity against the softer background.
- Paint details such as windows and doors with a small detail brush using a darker gray or black.
Paint the Boats:
- Mix darker shades for the boat hulls using grays and blues. Apply these colors with precision using a round brush.
- Paint the masts with a small brush, ensuring they are straight and reflective lines coordinate with those in the water.
Final Touches:
- Refine edges and adjust contrasting values to bring the painting together.
- Ensure reflections in the water match their counterpart in the sky and land above.

By following these steps and utilizing the included line drawings and grid, you will be able to faithfully recreate the tranquil beauty of Portree Harbour, capturing its essence and atmosphere on your 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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