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Painting - Dunfermline - Scottish Scenes
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Original painting of Dunfermline
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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This painting of Dunfermline, Scotland, captures a tranquil street scene reminiscent of a bygone era. The composition plays with light and shadow, highlighting the warm glow of street lamps juxtaposed against the cool, cobbled streets and dark, looming buildings. The color palette is rich with earthy tones – deep browns, muted greys, and hints of orange, creating a harmonious blend that evokes a sense of historical nostalgia. This atmospheric style, with its precise detailing and subtle contrasts, invites the viewer into a serene moment in time.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Preparation

  • Set up your workspace with the Paint-Your-Own Pack PDF for reference.
  • Ensure you have all the necessary materials, including brushes of various sizes, acrylic or oil paints as preferred, a palette, and water or a medium for cleaning brushes.
  • Review the included sketches, line drawings, and grid overlays to understand the layout and composition of the painting.

Using the Line Drawing and Grid

The provided line drawing will help you accurately outline the main architectural elements and figures. If you're using the grid, align it with the grid version of the source image to maintain proportions.

  1. Outline the Composition:
    • Use the line drawing to sketch the basic outlines of the buildings, street, and lamp post on your canvas.
    • If using the grid, start by drawing grid lines on your canvas lightly with a pencil. Use these as guides to place the major elements in the correct proportions.
  2. Establish the Background:
    • Begin with the sky. Mix a pale yellow with hints of grey. Use smooth horizontal strokes to fill the sky area, paying attention to any gradient transitions visible in the painting.
  3. Paint the Buildings:
    • Use a mix of dark brown and grey tones for the shadowed sides of the buildings. Alternate strokes to mimic the texture of brick.
    • For the highlighted parts, incorporate lighter tones with the same palette to suggest a light source off-canvas.
  4. Detail the Cobblestone Street:
    • Mix different shades of brown, adding some reds and oranges to replicate the cobblestones' varied hues.
    • Paint individual stones with differing shades, concentrating darker tones towards the foreground and corners.
  5. Add the Human Figure:
    • Using darker shades, paint the silhouette of the person standing under the street lamp, ensuring their position aligns with the main light source.
  6. Incorporate Final Details:
    • Revisit areas needing more definition, such as window panes or the glow from the lamps.
    • Add fine lines to enhance the architecture, using your smallest brush for precision.
  7. Finishing Touches:
    • Step back and assess your painting. Adjust any areas where shadows or highlights need balance.
    • Let your painting dry completely before displaying or framing.

By following these steps and utilizing the resources in your Paint-Your-Own Pack, you'll recreate a stunning interpretation of this Dunfermline street scene that captures its historical charm and atmospheric depth.

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