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Painting - Stonehaven Harbour - Scottish Harbours
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Original painting of Stonehaven Harbour
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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Sketch with grid
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How It Works

  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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Imagine a peaceful evening at Stonehaven Harbour in Scotland. The painting captures a scene of vibrant fishing huts along the harbor, set against a dramatic, moody sky. Rich, deep blues and blacks form the water, reflecting the colorful facades of the buildings and bright orange hues of the dockside. Soft gradients in the sky transition from light to dark, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The lively use of color and bold brushstrokes reflect an expressionistic style, making the scene both serene and dynamic.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or paper
  • Acrylic paints (from the provided color palette)
  • Brushes (various sizes)
  • Pencil
  • Palette for mixing

Preparing the Canvas

Use the line drawing included in your Paint-Your-Own Pack to sketch the basic outline on your canvas. If using the artist's grid, line it up with your canvas to ensure accurate proportions.

Creating the Sky

  1. Mix Colors: Use the color wheel to select a light blue for the left portion of the sky and a darker, moody blue for the right.
  2. Apply Paint: Begin with a broad brush to lay down the light blue on the left side, blending into the darker blue as you move right. Utilize horizontal strokes for a smooth transition.
  3. Add Depth: Introduce touches of grey and white to enhance the texture and dynamic of the sky.

Painting the Buildings

  1. Base Colors: Apply a base color to each building using whites, pinks, and yellows from your palette.
  2. Detailing: With a smaller brush, add darker tones for shadows and windows, emphasizing the unique structure and character of each building. Refer to your line drawing for guidance.

Creating the Water

  1. Base Layer: Use deep blues and blacks for the water. Apply with broad, sweeping strokes to mimic movement.
  2. Reflection: Blend lighter colors from the buildings into the water using vertical strokes to create reflections.

Finishing the Foreground

  1. Dockside: Incorporate bold oranges and yellows. Use decisive strokes to capture the energetic vibrance of the harbor scene.
  2. Final Details: Add subtle highlights and shadows to the boat and its reflection using smaller brushes for precision.

Final Touches

Step back from your painting and observe any areas that need more blending or detail. Use the included sketches to refine any final elements. Ensure that your brushstrokes capture the expressive nature of the original, bringing the vivid scene of Stonehaven Harbour to life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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