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Name: Càrn Liath - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

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Tonal (B&W)

Painting + Grid

Line Drawing

Line + Grid

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Sketch

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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 in Scotland, as depicted in this painting, is a breathtaking minimalist landscape. The scene captures the serene and moody Scottish Highlands with sweeping hills in cool tones. Soft, layered gradients create an ethereal effect, conveying a sense of depth and tranquility. The subtle blues and grays, along with delicate strokes, evoke the feeling of misty air and distant horizons. With its harmonious yet simple composition, this painting reflects the beauty and calm of nature.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic or oil paints (use the provided color wheel for reference)
Canvas or canvas board
Brushes (flat, round, and liner)
Pencil
Palette
Water or paint thinner (depending on paint type)
Cloth or paper towels

Preparation

Prepare Your Workspace: Ensure you have a clean, well-lit area with all your materials within reach.
Set Up the Canvas: If using the grid version, lightly sketch the grid onto your canvas using a pencil. This will help align the composition accurately. Use the included line drawings to trace or sketch the basic outlines of the mountain shapes.

Painting Instructions

1. Background Layers

Sky Gradient: Mix a light, pale blue using the sky colors provided. Use a large flat brush to apply a smooth gradient from the top of the canvas downward. Start with a lighter color at the top and gradually darken it as you move towards the horizon.
Background Mountains: Add the faint, distant mountains using a pale gray-blue mixture. Keep your brushwork soft and smooth to maintain the ethereal effect.

2. Middle Ground Layers

Mid-Range Hills: Use a slightly darker blue tone to paint the hills, adding a bit of contrast to separate them from the background. Use long, sweeping strokes to mimic the flow of the landscape.

3. Foreground Layers

Foreground Hills: Intensify the blues and grays to create shadows and depth. Pay attention to the structure of each hill, adding subtle highlights and shadows to emphasize their forms.
Details and Refinements: Use a liner brush to define the edges where necessary and add subtle textures or lines to suggest terrain features. Gradually build up the darker areas towards the bottom for a cohesive tone.

4. Finishing Touches

Refine Edges: Check for any area that needs smoothing or sharper details and adjust accordingly.
Final Glazes: Use a thin wash of color to bring harmony, if needed, by softly glazing over areas to unify tones.

Using Line Drawings and Grid

Utilize the line drawings and grid versions to maintain composition accuracy:

The line drawings will help establish key shapes and the flow of the landscape on your canvas.
The grid can assist in keeping proportions and perspectives aligned as you paint each section.

By following these steps and referring to the Paint-Your-Own Pack, you will recreate the tranquil beauty of Càrn Liath, capturing its ethereal charm with authenticity and personal expression.

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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.

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Due to the digital nature of the product, all sales are final, and we do not offer refunds. If you experience any issues with your download, please contact us for support.

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