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Original painting of Glencoe
Original
Tonal version
Tonal (B&W)
Painting with grid
Painting + Grid
Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
Line + Grid
Sepia sketch
Sepia Sketch
Sepia sketch with grid
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Sketch
Sketch
Sketch with grid
Sketch + Grid
Colour wheel / palette
Colour Palette

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  1. Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack.: Check out securely, then instantly receive your PDF pack by email.
  2. 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.
  3. Start Your Sketch / Tracing: Transfer or trace the line drawing onto your canvas/paper. Use grid lines if you want perfect proportions.
  4. Paint the Picture: Follow our tonal references, colour palette, or experiment freely. Enjoy a stress-free painting session!
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Painting Guidance

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The painting of Glencoe captures the stunning and dramatic landscape of the Scottish Highlands. It features towering, rugged mountains that cradle a serene, reflective body of water. The interplay of shadow and light adds a sense of depth and dynamism. The vibrant, fiery hues of the sunset contrast with the darker, cooler tones of the mountains. This artwork combines realism with an impressionistic approach, emphasizing bold brushstrokes and vivid color contrasts to evoke the emotional grandeur of the scene.

Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or paper
  • Acrylic or oil paints
  • Brushes of varying sizes
  • Palette for mixing colors

Initial Setup

  1. Begin by setting up your workspace with the source painting image and line drawings from the Paint-Your-Own Pack.
  2. If using the artists grid version, lightly sketch the grid on your canvas to help with composition accuracy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketch the Outline

  1. Using a pencil, lightly sketch the main shapes of the landscape, including the mountains and the waterline, using the line drawings as a reference.
  2. Ensure your proportions align with the source image, utilizing the grid to maintain accuracy.

Step 2: Block in the Background

  1. Start with the sky. Use a mix of whites and soft blues to create the cloudy atmosphere, adding depth with varying shades.
  2. Apply broad strokes to simulate the cloud texture, focusing on capturing the light source from the top right.

Step 3: Paint the Mountains

  1. Mix darker shades for the mountains, using a base of blacks and deep blues. Add highlights using lighter tones to depict sunlight hitting the peaks.
  2. Apply impressionistic strokes to bring texture and form to the rugged mountain surfaces.

Step 4: Add the Water Reflection

  1. For the water, mirror the colors of the sunset above, using reds, oranges, and yellows.
  2. Blend these hues smoothly to mimic the reflective quality of water. Add strokes of white for the flickering light on the water's surface.

Step 5: Add Details and Final Touches

  1. Introduce any additional landscape elements, like the brush or flora, using earthy tones.
  2. Layer finer details and adjust contrasts to enhance the overall depth of the composition.
  3. Stand back and assess your painting, making any necessary adjustments to achieve balance and harmony.

Using the Colour Wheel

Refer to the provided color wheel to mix accurate shades and maintain consistency across your painting. Pay special attention to the dominant colors used in the source painting image for authenticity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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