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Name: Leith - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

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Tonal (B&W)

Painting + Grid

Line Drawing

Line + Grid

Sepia Sketch

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Sketch

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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.
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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 the serene and atmospheric scene of Leith in Scotland, reflecting the calm, reflective mood brought by the waterfront. In the foreground, a lone figure sits, gazing across the water at a historical maritime landscape. The muted color palette of greys, browns, and blues highlights the tranquility of the overcast sky and the still water, perfectly mirroring the old ships and buildings. The painting's delicate brushwork and attention to detail evoke a sense of nostalgic romance, transporting the viewer to a bygone era.

Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or acrylic/oil paper
Acrylic or oil paints in the provided color palette
Brushes: flat, round, and detail brushes
Palette and palette knife
Water (for acrylics) or thinner (for oils)
Rag or paper towels
Pencil and eraser

Step-by-Step Instructions

Initial Sketch:
- Use the provided line drawing to sketch the basic outlines onto your canvas. Focus on the horizon line, the figure, boats, and buildings.
- Alternatively, use the artists grid version to ensure proportional accuracy. Lightly pencil in the main elements, marking key intersections with soft lines.
Background and Sky:
- Start with the sky, mixing soft greys and whites to replicate the overcast atmosphere. Use a larger flat brush to apply smooth, horizontal strokes, blending to create the cloud texture.
- Add slight hints of blue or ochre for variation, softening the edges between sky and clouds.
Water and Reflections:
- Mix a subtle range of grey tones for the water. Apply horizontal strokes with a flat brush, mirroring the sky’s color but slightly darker.
- Carefully add reflections of the boats and buildings. Use the source painting as reference to position these key reflections accurately.
Middle Ground - Boats and Buildings:
- Use a round brush to define the hulls of the boats, mixing darker shades of brown and blue to achieve depth.
- For the buildings, layer subtle browns and greys, lightly highlighting the edges where the light catches.
Foreground and Figure:
- Paint the figure using finer detail brushes, focusing on warmer skin tones contrasting with the cooler background.
- Detail the clothing with muted browns and highlights to convey texture.
- For the foreground, add details of rocks and debris using a mix of browns and greys, emphasizing with darker shadows and light highlights.
Final Details and Adjustments:
- Refine areas where necessary, ensuring smooth transitions between sky, water, and land.
- Check for balance in color and detail, making any last adjustments to highlights and shadows for depth and contrast.

Conclusion

By closely following this guide and utilizing the tools provided in your Paint-Your-Own Pack, you'll be able to create a faithful reproduction of this beautiful Leith scene. Remember to enjoy the process, and don't hesitate to infuse your unique touch into the 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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