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Name: Isle of Islay - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Painting - Isle of Islay - Scottish Islands

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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

Sketch + Grid

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.
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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The painting captures the serene and rugged beauty of the Isle of Islay in Scotland. Bathed in rich, vibrant colors, the landscape is characterized by a striking coastline, where bold blues of the sea meet the lush, grassy terrain. A quaint white cottage sits perched on the hillside, offering a stark yet harmonious contrast against the bright azure sky and verdant earth. The artistic style is impressionistic, with textured brushstrokes and an expressive application of paint that breathes life into the scene, capturing the essence of the natural elements in motion.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic paints in colors: cobalt blue, ultramarine, cerulean, cadmium yellow, olive green, burnt sienna, white, and black.
Brushes: Flat, round, and detail brushes.
Canvas or painting surface.
Palette and water for mixing.
Optional: Artists grid and line drawing provided in the PDF pack.

Getting Started

Prepare Your Canvas:
- Using the grid or line drawing, sketch the basic composition onto your canvas. This will help in keeping proportions and composition accurate to the original painting.
Mixing Colors: Refer to the color wheel included in your pack.
- Mix various shades of green for the grass using cadmium yellow and olive green.
- Prepare different blue tones by combining cobalt blue, ultramarine, and cerulean for sky and water.
- Create earthy tones by blending burnt sienna and olive green for the rocky areas.

Painting the Background

Sky:
- Start with a flat, wide brush to paint the sky using a mix of cobalt blue and white.
- Add white to create clouds, applying with a loose, swift motion to mimic the impressionistic style.
Sea:
- Use a mix of ultramarine and cerulean blues for the ocean, adding streaks of white to suggest waves and movement.

Adding Midground Elements

Land and Cottage:
- Layer greens and yellows for the grassy areas surrounding the cottage. Use a stippling technique for texture.
- Paint the cottage white, using small, precise strokes. Add details like windows and roof with black or dark gray.
Rocks:
- Apply earthy tones and use a dry brush technique to give the rocks a rugged texture.

Finishing Touches

Foreground and Details:
- Add intricate details to the foreground rocks using short strokes with darker colors.
- Highlight the sunlight's impact on different surfaces with strategic use of white and yellow tones.
Refining Overall Balance:
- Stand back and examine the painting for any areas needing adjustments in tone or detail.
- Add finishing touches to enhance the vibrancy and depth of the landscape.

Enjoy the painting process and let your own unique touch bring the Isle of Islay to life on your canvas!

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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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