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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

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Colour Palette

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Why You’ll Love Our Packs

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.
Say, “Yes, I painted that!” when friends compliment it.

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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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The painting of Càrn Liath captures the serene beauty of the Scottish highlands, featuring gently rolling hills under a soft, muted sky. The cool tones of blues and greys blend seamlessly, evoking a sense of tranquility and timelessness. The sky holds a grand, pale sun that casts a soft reflection across the still waters below, mirroring the majestic landscape. The painting employs a minimalist style with a delicate color palette, where each brushstroke holds significance in defining silhouette and shade.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or art paper
Acrylic or oil paints in shades of blue, grey, black, and white
Brushes: flat, round, and detail sizes
Palette for mixing colors
A copy of the line drawing or grid layout
Optional: Easel

Using the Line Drawing and Grid

The line drawing and artist's grid included in your Paint-Your-Own Pack serve as guides to help accurately position elements of the landscape. You may choose to sketch the grid lightly onto your canvas to maintain proportionality and composition accuracy.

Step 1: Background Sky

Mix a soft, pale blue for the sky.
Using a flat brush, apply an even layer across the upper section of the canvas.
Blend in areas of off-white near the horizon to suggest a gentle gradient.

Step 2: Sun and Reflection

Using a clean brush, outline a circle in a very light blue or grey for the sun.
Fill it in with uniform strokes to achieve a smooth, soft finish.
Paint the reflection in the water using the same color but slightly softened with white to mimic the reflected light on the surface.

Step 3: Horizon and Rolling Hills

Select a medium blue or grey for the distant hills.
Paint the silhouette of the hills with a round brush, ensuring clean, gentle curves.
Work from the back of the canvas to the foreground to create depth.
For nearer hills, leverage darker shades, gradually adding hints of deeper blues and greys.
Mix and blend to maintain the subtle tones and transitions.

Step 4: Water and Foreground

Use horizontal strokes to depict the calm water, reflecting the sky and hills.
Employ a combination of the colors used in the sky and hills but slightly darker to suggest reflection.
Add minimal detailing to the water surface by using a fine-tipped brush to emphasize reflections and soft ripples.

Final Touches

Review the painting for any areas requiring smoothing or additional detail.
Ensure all transitions are cohesive and refined to maintain the serene nature of the landscape.
Allow the painting to dry completely on the easel or flat surface.

Following this guide, embrace the calm and minimalistic essence of Càrn Liath, channeling the quiet power and beauty of the natural scene into your work. Enjoy the process and the peaceful satisfaction it brings.

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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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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

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7. Liability

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