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Painting - Ben Vorlich - Scottish Munros
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Original painting of Ben Vorlich
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Painting with grid
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Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
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Sepia sketch
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Sepia sketch with grid
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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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Immerse yourself in a vibrant exploration of Ben Vorlich, a strikingly colorful depiction of Scotland's majestic landscape. The painting captures the mountain's grandeur with a mix of deep blues and bold reds, complemented by bright oranges and soft pastels. The abstract style, characterized by fluid brushstrokes and drips, lends an expressive and dynamic quality that reflects the ever-changing Scottish weather. The composition leads the eye from vivid foreground textures across a serene lake to the distant, mist-veiled peaks, inviting viewers into a captivating visual journey.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or heavy paper
  • Acrylic paints (colors as per the palette provided)
  • Brushes (flat, round, and fan)
  • Palette knives
  • Painter’s tape or masking tape
  • A cup of water and a cloth for cleaning brushes

Preparation

  1. Set up your workspace with good lighting and all materials within reach.
  2. Secure your canvas onto a flat surface using painter’s tape.
  3. Review the provided line drawing or grid image to familiarize yourself with the composition.

Using the Grid and Line Drawings

Our PDF pack includes a grid overlay and line drawing to assist with accurate composition. Follow these steps:

  1. Use the grid to lightly sketch the main outlines on your canvas. This helps with proportions and layout.
  2. Refer to the line drawing to map out essential forms such as the shoreline, mountains, and sky.

Painting Process

Step 1: Background and Sky

  1. Mix a soft gradient of pastel blues and creams for the sky. Use a flat brush to cover the top portion of your canvas, blending the colors seamlessly.
  2. Apply long, horizontal strokes. Allow the brush to move freely to achieve a natural variation.

Step 2: Mountains

  1. Using deeper blues and purple hues, sketch the form of Ben Vorlich in the background, gradually transitioning to vibrant reds and pinks as the mountain descends.
  2. Use broad, bold strokes to capture the abstract essence of the peaks.
  3. Add layers of color with a palette knife to introduce texture and depth.

Step 3: Lake and Shoreline

  1. For the lake, use a cooling mix of blues and whites. Keep the strokes horizontal to convey stillness and reflection.
  2. Define the shoreline with dark, contrasting colors.

Step 4: Foreground and Details

  1. Incorporate fiery oranges and reds in the foreground, letting colors drip naturally to mimic organic textures.
  2. Add subtle details using finer brushes—capture reflections and slightly distorted shapes in the water.

Step 5: Finishing Touches

  1. Review your painting from a distance, adjusting contrasts and refining colors as needed.
  2. Let the painting dry completely. Remove any masking tape carefully.

Final Thoughts

Remember, the essence of this artwork lies in its abstract style and vibrant use of color. Allow yourself freedom of expression as you recreate this beautiful landscape. Enjoy the process and embrace any happy accidents along the way!

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