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Name: Càrn Liath - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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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.

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Painting reduces stress and helps you unwind.
Focus on painting, not the challenge of drawing.
A therapeutic break from everyday distractions.

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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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Càrn Liath, a majestic Scottish landscape, evokes a sense of tranquility and awe through its soft, muted color palette and gentle contours of rolling hills. The scene gracefully captures early morning's diffused light, with misty mountains reflecting softly in a serene loch. Shades of pale blues, gentle grays, and earthy tones dominate the painting, creating a harmonious balance between land and sky. The artistic style is realistic, yet subtly impressionistic, allowing the viewer to feel the atmospheric mood and natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting surface
Paint set matching the color palette (as shown in the included color wheel)
Brushes in various sizes (small, medium, large)
Pencil for initial sketching
Palette for mixing paints
Water jar or brush cleaner
Optional: Graphite paper for transferring the grid

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Begin by using the provided line drawings as a reference. These outline the primary structural elements of the landscape. If using the artists' grid, overlay it on your canvas by lightly drawing a grid with a pencil. This helps maintain composition accuracy by aligning key elements with the source image. Transfer key lines and shapes from the reference image to your grid on the canvas.

Painting Process

Background Sky:
- Start with a large brush to cover the sky area with a pale, soft gray-blue. Use horizontal brushstrokes to emphasize the expansive feel.
- Blend the paint lightly to achieve a seamless gradient from the top of the canvas to the horizon.
Mountains:
- Switch to a medium brush to outline the distant mountains using a muted bluish-gray. Follow the contours from your line drawing.
- Add layers to build depth and shadow, paying attention to the light source and maintaining the softness of the peaks.
Foreground Land and Vegetation:
- Using earthy browns and greens, paint the foreground grasses and landforms. Use vertical and horizontal strokes to capture the texture.
- Add darker tones for shadows and lighter hues for sunlit patches.
Water and Reflections:
- For the loch, use a small brush with a mixture of the sky's pale blue and a hint of the mountain's gray to create reflective surfaces.
- Introduce subtle ripples using a thin brush to imply water movement.
Final Details:
- Add small details like rocks or smaller plants in the foreground with a fine brush.
- Evaluate the painting for balance and harmony, making any adjustments to shadows or highlights to enhance realism and atmosphere.

Take your time with each section, allowing layers to dry as necessary to prevent unwanted blending. Use the included color wheel to ensure color matching, and enjoy the process of bringing a piece of the Scottish Highlands to life on your canvas.

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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.

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