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Name: Oban Harbour - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Painting - Oban 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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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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Welcome to your artistic journey through the mesmerizing view of Oban Harbour, Scotland. This vibrant painting captures the tranquil essence of the harbour, where the deep blues of the water seamlessly blend with the warm, dramatic hues of the sunset sky. The abstract style of the artwork brings an expressive touch, combining geometric shapes and bold color contrasts to evoke the essence of the scene. The color palette features a striking combination of cobalt blues, rich oranges, fiery reds, and hints of purple, creating a balance between cool and warm tones that enhance the painting's depth and emotion.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

This guide will help you recreate the essence of Oban Harbour using the resources in your Paint-Your-Own Pack.

Materials Needed

Acrylic paints: Cobalt Blue, Orange, Red, Yellow, Purple, White
Paintbrushes: Flat, Round, Detail
Canvas or painting surface
Palette for mixing colors
Water jar for cleaning brushes
Paper towels or rags

1. Preparing Your Canvas

Grid/Line Drawing: Use the provided line drawing or grid version to sketch lightly on your canvas. This will help you maintain the accurate composition of the painting. Make sure to align the grid to match the scale of your canvas.
Background Layer: Begin by covering the canvas with a light wash of blue to establish the foundation.

2. Painting the Sky

Mix shades of orange, red, and pink to capture the vibrant sunset in the top right section.
Apply the colors using a flat brush, creating smooth transitions and allowing some of the underlaying blue to peek through for depth.

3. Adding the Water

Use cobalt blue mixed with white to paint the water. The darker tones should be at the bottom, with lighter variations closer to the horizon.
Introduce hints of reflective colors from the sky into the water using vertical strokes, mimicking the harbor’s reflection.

4. Defining the Harbour

Create the silhouette of the distant buildings and boats using a mix of blues and purples. Add some black to increase depth and contrast.
Pay attention to the strong horizontal elements and make swift brush strokes to suggest the patterns and structures of the harbor.

5. Final Touches

Add highlights with white and touches of yellow to emphasize the reflections and light sources.
Use a detail brush for any finer lines or accents that bring out architectural elements or smaller details.

6. Review and Adjust

Step back and review your painting. Compare it with the original image from your pack to see if any adjustments in tone or composition are needed.
Make final adjustments with additional brushwork or color corrections as desired.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to recreate the beautiful Oban Harbour scene. Remember, the goal is not just to replicate the painting but also to enjoy the process and let your artistic expression add a personal touch to the artwork.

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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.

5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

All artwork and content in the Paint-it-Yourself packs remain the intellectual property of ScotlandPaintings.com. By purchasing a pack, you do not acquire any copyright ownership of the original painting or digital content.

6. Refund Policy

Due to the digital nature of the product, all sales are final, and we do not offer refunds. If you experience any issues with your download, please contact us for support.

7. Liability

We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from the use of our Paint-it-Yourself packs. Ensure you download and store your files securely within the provided access period.

8. Changes to These Terms

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