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Name: River Esk - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

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Tonal (B&W)

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Line Drawing

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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.

Own Your Artwork, 100%

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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Set against the serene backdrop of the River Esk in Scotland, this captivating painting captures the magic of a vibrant sunset. Warm hues of orange and gold dominate the sky, reflecting off the tranquil waters of the river below. Silhouetted against this fiery display are soft, rolling hills and a lone figure by the water, bringing a sense of peace and solitude. The artistic style blends bold, expressive strokes with delicate detail, creating both movement and stillness within the scene. This rich color palette, along with contrasts of light and shadow, invites you to explore and recreate this enchanting moment.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed:

Canvas or painting paper
Acrylic or oil paints (refer to the provided colour wheel)
Brushes of various sizes
Palette
Water and rag (for acrylics) or linseed oil and rag (for oils)

Step 1: Preparing Your Canvas

Goal: Establish an accurate composition using line drawings or grid.

Choose either the line drawing or grid version to outline your canvas.
Transfer the key shapes: the sun, river, hills, and figure clearly, using a light pencil or chalk.

Step 2: Painting the Sky

Goal: Capture the vibrant sunset sky using expressive strokes.

Start with a blend of warm orange and yellow hues for the sky.
Apply broader strokes moving horizontally to mimic the sunset gradient.
Use the line drawings to position clouds, painting them using darker tones to add contrast.

Step 3: Rendering the Sun and Reflections

Goal: Highlight the sun and its reflection on the river.

Paint the sun using bright white and light yellow, ensuring a bold circular shape.
Reflect this light onto the river with similar colors, using narrow vertical strokes for the water.

Step 4: Painting the Hills and Trees

Goal: Introduce depth and elements of nature.

Use darker blues and purples for distant hills to set them back.
For the trees, use earthy tones like burnt sienna and umber, with texture added through stippling or short strokes.

Step 5: Detailing the Riverbanks and Figure

Goal: Enhance the foreground and focal elements.

Paint the riverbanks with a mix of greens and browns, adding texture for grass and foliage.
Silhouette the figure in black or dark brown, ensuring clear contrast against the colorful backdrop.

Step 6: Final Touches

Goal: Refine and unify the painting.

Review the entire painting for balance and harmony.
Add any highlights or shadows to enhance depth and details.
Allow the painting to dry thoroughly before sealing (if desired) with varnish.

Use your colour wheel to maintain harmonious tones throughout your painting. Feel the freedom to express your personal style while staying true to the essence of the composition. Enjoy the artistic journey!

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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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