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Name: Glen Lyon - 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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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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Inspiring Description of the Painting

The painting of Glen Lyon captures the serene beauty and dynamic landscape of this Scottish valley. Dominated by a vibrant, golden sky and a majestic full sun, the painting depicts a meandering river that guides the viewer's eyes through lush, rolling hills. Rich in contrasting shadows and lights, the landscape is dotted with robust trees, emphasizing the harmonious coexistence of nature. The color palette is a striking mix of greens, yellows, and dark earth tones, reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands' late afternoon light. The artist's style combines both precise line work and expressive, broad brushstrokes, creating a fusion of realism and impressionism.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace

Ensure your canvas, paints, brushes, and the Paint-Your-Own Pack are ready and accessible.
Review the source painting image and decide if you will use the line drawing, sketch, or grid version for your composition.

Step 2: Outline the Composition

Using the Line Drawing: Place a light pencil sketch on your canvas using the line drawing as a guide.
Using the Artist Grid: Transfer the image to canvas by drawing a grid and copying each section carefully to maintain proportions.

Step 3: Establish the Background

Start with the sky using broad strokes of yellow and orange, blending them to mimic the sunset. Focus on the gradient to create depth.
Add the sun as a bright white-yellow circle, ensuring smooth edges.
Use darker tones for the distant mountains to create contrast with the sky, employing layers to add dimension.

Step 4: Paint the Middle Ground

Brush in the rolling hills using various shades of green, from dark olive to bright lime, to capture the play of light.
Add shadows strategically by darkening areas with a mix of green and brown to enhance the hill's undulating shape.
Depict the river with smooth, curving lines of white and light blue, emphasizing its reflective surface and natural flow.

Step 5: Detail the Foreground

Use a smaller brush to add trees, utilizing dark greens for the foliage and dark browns for trunks and branches.
Pay attention to detail in the foreground vegetation, ensuring contrast between light and shadow for a realistic effect.
Incorporate the small red-roofed building near the river, using precise strokes for clarity.

Step 6: Final Touches

Add subtle ripples and highlights on the river to accentuate its movement.
Use darker shades to reinforce shadows under trees and at the edges of the riverbank.
Review the painting for any areas needing color balance or additional detail, refining as necessary.

With patience and attention to detail, capturing the essence of this tranquil yet vibrant landscape in your painting will provide an enriching artistic journey. Enjoy the process and embrace the unique qualities your interpretation brings to Glen Lyon.

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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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