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Name: Gardenstown Harbour - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Painting - Gardenstown Harbour - Scottish Harbours

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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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Immerse yourself in the serene yet captivating scene of Gardenstown Harbour, where the moonlight casts its luminous glow over a quaint Scottish village. The painting captures a tranquil night, with warm yellow hues reflecting on the water's surface, contrasting beautifully with the deep blues and blacks of the night sky. The architecture's charmingly irregular shapes and the cozy lights from the windows create a harmonious balance of warmth and coolness. Small boats rest gently on the water, their reflections adding depth and movement, while the distant hills frame the idyllic scene, adding a touch of mystic solitude to the artwork.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or thick paper
Paints: Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue, Black, White, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Orange
Brushes: Flat, Round, and Detail
Palette Knife (optional)
Water and Mixing Palette

Preparing Your Canvas

Set up your workspace with all materials within easy reach.
Prime your canvas with a light coat of gesso or white paint to prepare the surface.

Using Line Drawings and Artist's Grid

Line Drawing: Begin by transferring the provided line drawing onto your canvas to outline major elements like buildings, boats, and hills.
Artist's Grid: Use the grid version to ensure the scene is accurately proportioned. This helps align buildings and boats relative to the horizon and each other.

Background and Sky

Mix Ultramarine Blue with a touch of Black to achieve a deep night sky color. Use a flat brush to fill in the sky, blending smoothly.
Create the moon by painting a circle with Yellow Ochre mixed with White. Allow it to softly blend into the surrounding sky.

Distant Hills and Village

Mix Burnt Sienna with Black for the hills, softly adding layers to suggest texture and shadow.
Use a mix of White, Cadmium Orange, and Yellow Ochre to paint the village houses. Highlight windows with a bright yellow to depict light.
Add small details like roof lines with a detail brush.

Water and Reflections

For the water, blend Ultramarine Blue with reflected tones using Yellow Ochre and hints of White to mimic the moon's reflection.
Use vertical brush strokes to add movements and reflective surfaces.

Boats and Foreground

Paint the boats using Black and complementary colors such as Cadmium Orange for highlights.
Add reflections with horizontal strokes, mirroring the boats' colors in the water.

Final Touches

Use a detail brush to add finishing strokes, such as rigging on the boats and enhancing window lights.
Step back, evaluate your painting for balance and harmony, and make any minor adjustments.

Remember, each brushstroke adds to the character of your painting. Enjoy the process, and let the spirit of Gardenstown Harbour inspire your creativity!

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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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