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Original painting of Scarista Beach
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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  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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Scarista Beach in Scotland, a tranquil and captivating landscape, comes alive through this exquisite painting. The scene is washed in the warm hues of the setting sun, as vibrant yellows and reds blend with deep blues and purples. The sky, a dramatic expanse of dynamic clouds, contrasts with the serene, reflective surface of the water. The composition captures the expansive beach and the undulating waves, drawing the viewer into a moment of natural beauty and calm reverie. The painting style showcases a bold, impressionistic approach, with sweeping brushstrokes and a rich, textured surface that brings depth and movement to the scene.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Acrylic or oil paints matching the provided color palette
  • Brushes: various sizes, including flat, round, and fan
  • Canvas or prepared painting surface
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Water or paint thinner (appropriate for your paint type)
  • Rags or paper towels

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The provided line drawings and grid are designed to help ensure accuracy in your composition. You can transfer the line drawing to your canvas using tracing paper or by sketching it freehand using the grid as a reference.

Phase 1: Background and Sky

  1. Base Coat: Start with a light base coat to cover the canvas, focusing on the sky area with a blend of light blues and purples.
  2. Add Depth: Use darker blues and purples for the upper sky, blending as you move downwards. This creates a gradient effect replicating the evening sky.
  3. Clouds: Introduce warm tones like yellows and oranges to form the cloud shapes, using bold, expressive strokes to emphasize movement.

Phase 2: Sun and Reflection

  1. Sun Center: Paint the sun as a bright, glowing circle. Use a mix of white and yellow for brightness.
  2. Reflections on Water: Directly below the sun, add streaks of light blues and yellows to capture the reflective water effect. Use horizontal strokes to suggest water movement.

Phase 3: Beach and Foreground

  1. Base Colors: Lay down sand tones using light yellows and beiges. Use rough strokes to mimic sand texture.
  2. Shadow and Contrast: Add darker tones of blues and even purples near the waterline for shadows and contrast.
  3. Detail Work: With a smaller brush, paint in details like pebbles or small debris, enhancing the realism.

Final Touches

  1. Review the entire canvas for areas needing more detail or adjustment.
  2. Enhance any highlights or shadows to increase depth and contrast.
  3. Let the painting dry completely before sealing it with a varnish (if desired).

By following these structured steps, utilizing the line drawings, grid, and color palette, you can recreate the serene beauty of Scarista Beach with confidence and enjoyment.

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