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Name: River Tay - 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

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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.

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 painting captures a serene moment on the River Tay's banks in Scotland. The composition is a harmonious blend of nature and human presence, portraying a romantic stroll by the water's edge. The colour palette evokes a sense of warmth and tranquility, with soft blues, verdant greens, and earthy browns dominating the canvas. The sky's wispy clouds create a gentle movement that contrasts with the river's stillness, while the figures add a touch of narrative and life. The style is characterized by smooth, flowing brushstrokes, lending the painting an elegant and timeless quality.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting paper
Acrylic or oil paints (as per the included color palette)
Brushes (include a mix of flat, round, and detail brushes)
Palette
Water cup (for acrylics) or linseed oil (for oils)
Rags or paper towels

Step 1: Preparing Your Canvas

Setting Up: Place your canvas on a stable easel or surface. Ensure you have good lighting and your materials within reach.
Sketching: Using the included line drawings, sketch the main elements of the scene onto your canvas lightly with a pencil. This will guide your composition.
Grid Option: For precision, use the artists grid version. Align the grid on both the reference image and your canvas, ensuring alignment of key points and proportions.

Step 2: Painting the Background

Sky: Mix a soft blue with white to create the sky. Use horizontal brush strokes to capture the tranquil, open sky. Incorporate the cloud forms using lighter shades.
River: Reflect the sky's hues in the river. Utilize horizontal strokes, blending for a mirrored effect. Add subtle ripples with slightly darker tones.

Step 3: Building Foreground Elements

Landscape: Introduce varying shades of green for the distant hills and trees. Use dabbing techniques for texture, blending softer tones where the light hits.
Riverbank: Apply earthy browns and ochres for the riverbank, creating depth and perspective with darker shades near the water and lighter tones further away.

Step 4: Adding Figures

Outlining: Carefully outline the figures using darker shades from the palette, defining form and contours with medium-sized brushes.
Details: Paint in clothing and skin tones, paying attention to light and shadow. Use finer brushes for detailed features and gentle transitions in shading.

Step 5: Final Touches

Tree and Vegetation: Add the tree and surrounding foliage using a mix of browns and greens. Detail the leaves and branches with fine brush strokes.
Refinement: Step back to assess your work. Refine areas needing more contrast or detail, ensuring harmony and balance throughout the painting.

Tips for Success

Use the color wheel to ensure accurate hues. Mix small batches first to test tones.
Allow layers to dry between steps, especially when using darker outlines over lighter areas.
Maintain a relaxed grip on your brushes for smoother strokes and control.

Enjoy the creative process, and don’t rush. Every stroke will bring you closer to capturing the essence of the River Tay in your artwork.

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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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