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Painting - River Don - Scottish Rivers
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Original painting of River Don
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
Sepia + Grid
Sketch
Sketch
Sketch with grid
Sketch + Grid
Colour wheel / palette
Colour Palette

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  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 the River Don in Scotland captures the serene yet dynamic essence of a vibrant landscape. The river meanders through the canvas, reflecting the enchanting hues of the surrounding fields and sky. The artwork features a vivid color palette, with bold blues, purples, oranges, and yellows creating a striking contrast. The painting embodies an impressionistic style, offering a remarkable blend of texture and color that evokes a sense of movement and life.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Acrylic or oil paints (based on the color palette provided)
  • Brush set (flat and round brushes)
  • Palette knife
  • Canvas
  • Palette

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The included line drawings serve as a foundation for composition. Begin by transferring the grid guide onto your canvas for precise placement of elements. Use the line work to outline major forms, helping maintain proportion and perspective in the landscape.

Painting Instructions

  1. Background Sky:
    • Mix a subtle blend of light blues and greys for the sky.
    • Using a flat brush, apply the paint in broad strokes, capturing the soft movement and texture of the clouds.
    • Leave areas of white to represent bright clouds breaking through.
  2. Distant Hills:
    • Create a darker mix of blue and a touch of green, outlining the distant hills in the background.
    • Employ a round brush to gently blend the hills into the sky to establish depth.
  3. Midground Fields:
    • Use a combination of yellow and orange tones to paint the vibrant fields.
    • Apply these hues with a palette knife for added texture, imparting the idea of wild, lush terrain.
  4. River Reflection:
    • Capture the water’s reflective quality by using the blues from the sky and introducing strokes of white to depict reflections.
    • Apply these with a swift, horizontal motion to emulate ripples.
  5. Foreground Details:
    • Introduce purples and reds to add dynamic bouquets of flowers along the riverbank.
    • Use both brushes and a palette knife to craft layers of texture and depth in these vibrant accents.
  6. Final Touches:
    • Revisit any areas requiring more contrast or vibrancy; add highlights or darker tones to enhance the composition.
    • Use the palette knife for expressive strokes, adding texture and dimension.

By following these steps and utilizing the resources in your Paint-Your-Own Pack, you’ll recreate a stunning rendition of the River Don, capturing its unique essence and beauty.

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