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Painting - River Tay - Scotland Fly Fishing
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Original painting of River Tay
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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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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The painting captures the serene beauty of the River Tay during a vibrant sunset. Dominated by rich hues of orange, pink, and yellow, the sky forms a breathtaking contrast against the dark silhouettes of the surrounding hills and trees. The reflection on the water mirrors the fiery sky, creating a stunning kaleidoscope of colors. A solitary figure stands peacefully by the riverbank, adding a sense of scale and tranquility to this idyllic landscape. The painting's style combines elements of realism and expressionism, with bold color choices and dynamic brushwork.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Acrylic or oil paints matching the provided color palette.
  • Canvas or art paper.
  • Pencils for initial sketching.
  • Brushes in various sizes (detail brush, medium, and large flat brush).
  • Palette for mixing colors.
  • The Paint-Your-Own Pack PDF, including the source image, line drawings, sketches, and grid.

Preparation

  1. Set up your workspace with good lighting and all materials at hand.
  2. Review the provided line drawings and decide if you will use the grid or freehand sketching.
  3. Familiarize yourself with the color wheel in your pack to understand the palette.

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The line drawings can be used as a base layer to trace or draw directly onto your canvas. If opting for the grid method:

  • Lightly draw the grid on your canvas to match the one in the PDF.
  • Use the grid lines to accurately place key elements of the painting, such as the hills, river, and figure.

Painting Steps

  1. Background Sky: Start with the sky. Use large flat brushes to blend shades of orange and pink. Create smooth transitions to capture the sunset hues.
  2. Sun and Distant Hills: Paint the sun using a solid, bright yellow. Define the distant hills with dark green and ensure their silhouette contrasts against the sky.
  3. Foreground and River: Use medium brushes to paint the water. Reflect the sky's colors onto the river, adding variations to mimic the shimmering effect.
  4. Silhouettes and Figure: Use a detail brush to add dark silhouettes of trees and the figure. Ensure the figure is accurately placed for scale.
  5. Final Details: Add reflections and minor adjustments to achieve depth. Use softer brushes for blending where necessary.

Finishing Touches

  • Step back and assess the overall composition. Make adjustments to colors and shapes as needed.
  • Let the painting dry completely before displaying or framing.

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