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Name: Orkney - 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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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.

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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.
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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 Orkney, Scotland, captures the rugged beauty and dramatic landscape of this remote archipelago. At the center of this artwork is a solitary white cottage set against a breathtaking backdrop of sweeping skies and vibrant fields. The sky dominates the scene with bold, expressive strokes of blues and greys, suggestive of a blustery day. The foreground is alive with rich greens, vivid oranges, and earthy reds that mimic the wild grasses and flowers scattered across the land. The sea to the right adds a dynamic movement with its swirling blues and whites. This impressionistic style painting utilizes a vivid color palette to evoke the intense atmosphere and natural beauty of Orkney.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic or oil paints (refer to the included color wheel for palette choices)
Brushes of various sizes
Canvas or painting paper
Palette and palette knife (optional for texture)
Water or paint thinner

Preparation

Begin by setting up your workspace with all necessary materials. Ensure you have your source image, line drawings, sketches, and optional grid version ready for reference.

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The included line drawings serve as an initial guide to map out the basic composition of the painting. If you're aiming for precision, the optional artist's grid can assist in transferring the drawing onto the canvas with greater accuracy.

Sketch the Composition:
- Use the line drawing or grid method to lightly sketch the outline of the cottage, foreground, and horizon on your canvas.
- Ensure the proportions and placements are as accurate as possible by referencing the sketches provided.
Paint the Sky:
- Start with the background. Use broad horizontal strokes of blues and greys to paint the dramatic sky.
- Blend colors directly on the canvas to achieve smooth transitions and atmospheric depth.
- Layer lighter colors on top for clouds, using sweeping, energetic motions to mimic the wind-swept effect.
Create the Sea:
- Paint the ocean area with varying shades of blue, adding white for highlights where waves break.
- Use horizontal strokes and allow colors to mix slightly for a natural water appearance.
Develop the Foreground:
- Use a vibrant mix of greens and oranges for the fields. Apply paint with a palette knife for texture and dynamism, imitating wild grasses.
- Introduce reds with bold strokes to mark the coastal cliffs, adding depth and contrast.
Add the Cottage:
- Paint the white walls with careful precision, allowing some texture to show to emphasize its sturdy structure.
- Add shadows and highlights with greys and blues, accurately reflecting the light conditions.
- Use a thin brush for details like windows and roof, referencing the color palette for accuracy.
Final Touches:
- Adjust and refine any areas that need more detail or depth.
- Step back and observe the balance of colors and composition, ensuring the painting captures the vibrant essence of Orkney.

Once completed, allow your painting to dry thoroughly. Step back to admire your interpretation of this captivating scene from Orkney, a testament to both its natural beauty and the expressive power of your brushwork.

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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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