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Name: Thurso - 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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The painting captures a breathtaking scene of Thurso, Scotland, under a mesmerizing display of the Northern Lights. The ethereal green and blue hues dance across the sky, contrasting with the deep shadows of the rocky coastline below. The ocean waves crash dramatically against the rocks, highlighted by the radiant glow of the aurora. Two figures sit together on the rocks, gazing into the light-filled sky, providing a sense of scale and intimacy in the vast landscape. The artwork blends realism with impressionistic strokes, bringing an atmospheric and dynamic quality to the piece.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting surface
Acrylic or oil paints (matching the included colour wheel)
Brushes (assorted sizes)
Palette knife
Water and palette (for acrylics), or solvent and palette (for oils)
Line drawing or grid from Paint-Your-Own Pack

Preparation

Set Up Your Space: Ensure your workspace is well lit and organized. Have your materials and Paint-Your-Own Pack ready.
Transfer the Line Drawing: Use the line drawing or grid to sketch the basic outlines of the composition onto your canvas. This ensures accuracy in composition and scale.
Organize Your Palette: Refer to the colour wheel to prepare your palette with the required hues.

Painting Process

Sky and Northern Lights:
- Start with the sky, using broad, sweeping strokes. Mix greens, blues, and hints of white to recreate the aurora's luminous effect.
- Blend vertically to mimic the natural flow of the lights. Use a larger brush for smooth transitions.
Stars:
- With a small brush, delicately add stars across the sky. Use pure white for the brightest stars, and slightly diluted white for softer appearances.
Ocean:
- Paint the ocean using dark blues and greens, maintaining the light reflections from the aurora.
- For waves, use a palette knife to add texture and realism. Highlight the crests with white to simulate the luminous froth.
Figures and Rocks:
- Outline the sitting figures using dark colors to ensure they stand out against the luminous background.
- Develop details with smaller brushes, incorporating the play of light and shadow. Use dark browns, blacks, and subtle greens for the rocks, reflecting hints of light from the sky.
Final Touches:
- Enhance the overall contrast by darkening certain areas and brightening others where appropriate.
- Step back frequently to view your painting from a distance, ensuring harmony in the scene.

Final Review

Take a moment to compare your painting with the reference image. Make any necessary adjustments. Remember, art is as much about personal interpretation as it is about accuracy.

Enjoy the process, and let your creativity shine as you recreate this stunning view of Thurso under the Northern Lights.

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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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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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