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Original painting of Coldingham Bay
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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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Coldingham Bay is a vibrant blend of dynamic brushstrokes and lively colors that captures the essence of a sunny coastal landscape. The painting radiates warmth through its glowing yellows and oranges, juxtaposed with cool blues of the sea, creating a striking contrast. The sky is painted in a gradient of blues, transitioning into the bold, warm hues of the setting sun. The cliffs and foreground are rendered with rich greens and earthy reds, adding depth and texture. The overall style is expressive, using bold strokes to evoke movement and energy in the scene.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or painting surface
  • Acrylic or oil paints (colors as per the color palette)
  • Brushes in various sizes
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Water container (if using acrylics)
  • Rags or paper towels

Initial Setup

  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Ensure that your painting area is well-lit and spacious. Set out your paints, brushes, and other materials.
  2. Select Your Canvas: Use a size that accommodates the level of detail you want.
  3. Review the Line Drawings/Grids: Use the provided materials to plan your composition. The line drawings can help you understand the placement of key elements, while the grid ensures accuracy and proportion.

Painting Process

1. Sky and Sun

  1. Blend the Sky: Begin with the upper portion of the canvas using blues from the palette. Use horizontal strokes for a smooth, gradient effect, transitioning to lighter blue as you move towards the horizon.
  2. Create the Sunset: Apply vibrant orange and yellow hues below the blue gradient to simulate the sunset. Blend carefully where the colors meet to create a natural transition.
  3. Paint the Sun: With a clean brush, apply a bright yellow for the sun, maintaining its circular form. Use short strokes to suggest the sun's harsh brightness against the sky.

2. Sea

  1. Start with the Horizon: Use dark blue along the horizon line to represent deeper waters, adding variety by mixing in a bit of green for depth.
  2. Move to the Shore: Transition to lighter blues as you work toward the foreground, using long, smooth strokes to depict the movement of the waves. Hints of white can be added for foam and wave crests.

3. Cliffs and Land

  1. Outline the Cliffs: Begin with the distant cliffs using dark greens and browns to define their edges.
  2. Add Texture: Use a palette knife or a coarse brush to add texture to the cliffs, capturing their ruggedness with strokes of orange and red mixed with greens.
  3. Foreground Detailing: In the foreground, use lighter greens and yellows to suggest grass and vegetation. Mix in subtle shadows with darker tones for depth.

4. Final Touches

  • Review and Refine: Step back and review the painting. Adjust any areas that need refinement, such as color transitions or brush marks.
  • Add Highlights: Use white or very light tones to add highlights on waves, cliff edges, and areas hit by sunlight.
  • Details: Include any additional details such as birds in the sky or tiny specks to signify distant boats, if desired.

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Start by lightly sketching the main outlines from the line drawings onto your canvas. Use the grid to check alignment and proportion, ensuring the cliffs, sea, and horizon are correctly placed. This foundational step maintains composition accuracy throughout your painting process.

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