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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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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.

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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

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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 serene painting of Ardtun Bay in Scotland captures the tranquil beauty of a sunset over gentle waves. The artwork is a symphony of warm and cool tones, featuring horizontal bands of orange, gold, blue, and beige that evoke a sense of calm and vastness. The softened circular glow of the sun casts reflections over the water, adding to the ethereal quality. The artistic style is abstract yet harmonious, inviting viewers to feel the peacefulness of nature’s scene.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting surface
Acrylic paints: Orange, Yellow, Blue, Beige, White
Brushes: Flat and round brushes in various sizes
Palette
Water cup for cleaning brushes
Paper towels or cloth
Paint-Your-Own Pack: Source image, line drawings, sketches, grid version, colour wheel

Preparation

Review the Pack: Begin by examining the source image, line drawings, and optional grid version in your Paint-Your-Own Pack. Note the placement of colour bands and shapes.
Set Up Your Canvas: Use the optional grid version to ensure composition accuracy. Lightly sketch grid lines on your canvas to align with the provided guide.

Painting Process

1. Create the Background

Mix white and a touch of beige to create a light base. Apply this as a smooth, even coat across the entire canvas to prepare your surface.

2. Paint the Sky

Refer to the line drawings for guidance. Mix light yellow and white, and begin painting the top section of the canvas, blending the colours horizontally.
Add layers of warm orange as you move downward, blending softly to create a gradient effect mimicking the sky at sunset.

3. Define the Sun

Use the round brush to paint the sun. Mix white with a hint of yellow to mimic sunlight. Place this circular shape slightly above the horizon line in the center.
Blend outwards with yellow and orange to create a glowing effect.

4. Paint the Water

Mix blue with a touch of white for the horizontal bands representing water. Use flat brushes for clean lines and smooth blending across the bands.
Alternately use beige and blue for the layers closer to the horizon and dark areas, capturing the reflective surface and depth.

5. Add Details and Highlights

Employ a lighter colour mix to add gentle horizontal strokes across the “water” bands, imitating light reflections.
Use a round brush for any soft details. Apply layers gradually, checking against the source image for accuracy.

6. Final Touches

Add finishing touches with white paint to enhance the sun's reflection and final highlights on the water.
Step back to view your painting from a distance, adjusting any areas to match the source painting.

Using the Grid and Line Drawings

Utilize the grid and line drawings to ensure accurate placements of key elements like the sun and horizon lines. This structured approach helps in achieving the correct proportions and alignment, resulting in a balanced composition.

Conclusion

Enjoy the process of recreating the beauty of Ardtun Bay. Remember, artistic expression is key, so feel free to adapt colours and techniques as you become comfortable. Happy painting!

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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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