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Name: River Clyde - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - River Clyde - Scotland Fly Fishing

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Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

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Tonal (B&W)

Painting + Grid

Line Drawing

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Sepia Sketch

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Colour Palette

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Artist grid guides ensure perfect proportions.
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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 of the River Clyde captures a stunning landscape scene, where a solitary figure stands at the riverbank, casting a fishing line into the reflective waters. Above, dramatic clouds part to reveal shafts of golden sunlight illuminating the river and surrounding greenery. The composition exudes a serene yet dynamic energy, emphasized by the interplay of light and shadow. A palette dominated by deep blues, earthy greens, and vibrant yellows lends the artwork an atmospheric quality, reminiscent of Impressionist styles.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or Paper
Acrylic or Oil Paints (as per the color wheel)
Brushes: Flats, Rounds, and Detail Brushes
Palette for Mixing Colors
Cup of Water (for acrylics) or Linseed Oil (for oils)
Palette Knife (optional)

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Begin by transferring the line drawing onto your canvas. Use the grid version if you prefer to increase composition accuracy. This will help you maintain proportions and spatial relationships as in the original artwork.

1. Outline the Composition

Lightly sketch the main elements using a pencil or a diluted mixture of burnt umber paint.
Focus on key areas: the riverbank, the figure, and the cloudy sky.

2. Sky and Clouds

Mix shades of grey, blue, and white for the clouds. Start with a base layer using larger brushes.
Blend in areas of yellow and orange where the sunlight breaks through. Use the color wheel as a guide.
Switch to a smaller brush to refine the edges of the clouds and add depth with darker greys and blues.

3. The Mountains and Trees

Paint the distant mountains using a mixture of blues and greens. Apply light layers to maintain the atmospheric perspective.
Add darker greens for the trees and foliage. Use a stippling technique to suggest texture.

4. The River and Reflections

For the river, use a base of blues interspersed with lighter colors for reflections.
Add yellows and whites to represent the sunlit areas on the water. This will create a vibrant reflection effect.
Detail the riverbank with darker earth tones, creating contrast against the water.

5. The Figure

Use a mixture of browns for clothing, ensuring highlights on the upper surfaces where light touches.
Add finer details like the fishing rod using a small brush. Ensure the body and shadows are correctly aligned with the light source.

6. Final Touches

Revisit areas needing more contrast or detail. Use a fine brush for highlights and sharp edges.
Step back frequently to assess the overall balance and harmony of the colors and composition.

Allow your painting to dry fully before displaying or framing. Enjoy your recreated masterpiece of the River Clyde!

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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

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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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