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Name: Glen Lyon - 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

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.

Build Confidence, Fast

See clear progress from your first brushstroke.
Structured references remove guesswork.
Hone skills at your own pace, without pressure.

Pure Relaxation

Painting reduces stress and helps you unwind.
Focus on painting, not the challenge of drawing.
A therapeutic break from everyday distractions.

Own Your Artwork, 100%

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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Imagine stepping into the heart of Scotland, where Glen Lyon unfolds before you with its breathtaking beauty. This painting captures the enchanting landscape with its vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes, illustrating rolling hills, a winding river, and deep valleys. The artistic style showcases bold, expressive strokes that reveal the dramatic contrasts of light and shadow across the terrain. The color palette is rich with earthy greens, blues, and autumnal oranges, bringing the scene to life with warmth and depth.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting surface
Acrylic paints (as per the provided color palette)
Brush set (including flat, round, and detail brushes)
Palette knife (optional for texture)
Water container and paper towels

Preparation

Set up your painting area with all materials within reach.
Examine the line drawing and the artists grid provided in the Paint-Your-Own Pack to understand the composition.
Use the grid version if you want assistance in drafting the initial outlines directly onto your canvas.

Step 1: Sketching the Composition

Using Line Drawings: Refer to the line drawing to outline the major elements of the landscape on your canvas. Lightly sketch with a pencil the main features: the hills, river, and foreground rocks.
Using Grid: Align your canvas with the grid version to accurately transfer proportions and perspective.

Step 2: Painting the Sky and Background

Mixing Colors: Start with light blues and whites to create a soft sky. Refer to the color wheel for precise shades.
Application: Use broad, horizontal strokes with a flat brush to cover the sky area. Gradually blend darker hues near the top edge to add depth.

Step 3: Defining the Hills

Selecting Colors: Utilize a combination of blues and greens, adding hints of orange for highlights on the hills.
Brush Technique: Employ dynamic, diagonal strokes to portray the contours of the hills, emphasizing the light and shadow to enhance the texture.

Step 4: Painting the River

Color Choice: Use a mix of blues and whites for the river. Add a touch of green to reflect the surrounding landscape.
Application: With a round brush, paint flowing strokes to suggest movement in the water, ensuring it follows the provided sketch lines.

Step 5: Developing the Foreground

Color Palette: Earthy greens and browns with splashes of ochre for rocks and vegetation.
Details: Use a palette knife for adding texture to rocks and vegetation for a more detailed foreground. This provides dynamic contrasts to the scene.

Step 6: Adding Final Details

Add highlights with lighter colors to areas where light would naturally fall, such as the tops of hills and rocks.
Refine the river edges and add small details with a detail brush for enhanced realism.

Step 7: Review and Adjust

Step back and review your painting to ensure all elements are harmoniously balanced.
Make any necessary adjustments to color or detail for final touches.
Allow your painting to dry completely.

Through careful observation and attention to detail, recreate the captivating landscape of Glen Lyon, bringing its natural beauty to 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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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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