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Painting - Ben Nevis - Scottish Munros
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Original painting of Ben Nevis
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 with grid
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  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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The painting of Ben Nevis captures the dramatic essence of Scotland's majestic mountain, illustrating it with bold, expressive strokes that give the image a dynamic and modern feel. The vivid color palette includes deep blues, fiery reds and oranges, and hints of earthy greens, set against the lighter sky tones. The artistic style is a striking blend of abstraction and realism, portraying the rugged landscape with vigorous textures that convey the power and grandeur of nature.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or paper
  • Acrylic or oil paints
  • Brushes of various sizes
  • Palette knife (optional)
  • Palette
  • Cup of water (if using acrylics)
  • Towel or cloth for cleaning brushes

Step 1: Preparing Your Workspace

Begin by setting up all your materials in a well-lit area. Ensure your canvas is securely placed. Review the source image included in your Paint-Your-Own Pack to get an overall sense of the composition and colors.

Step 2: Using the Grid and Line Drawings

Use the provided grid version of the painting to help plot the major elements of the composition. Lightly sketch the key outlines on your canvas using the line drawing as a reference. This will guide the placement of different elements in your painting.

Step 3: Blocking in Background Colors

  1. Start with the sky. Mix light blue and white for the upper sky, applying it with loose, expressive strokes.
  2. Add deeper blues near the mountain's peak to create contrast.
  3. Introduce a hint of gray to suggest cloud formations, using a large brush or palette knife to maintain texture.

Step 4: Painting the Mountain

  1. Mix shades of blue, purple, and gray for the shadowed areas of the mountain.
  2. Apply these colors with bold strokes, following the contours shown in the line drawing.
  3. Use red, orange, and yellow to highlight the sunlit areas, blending them smoothly into the shadowed sections.
  4. Emphasize the texture by using a palette knife for more defined, abstract strokes if desired.

Step 5: Adding Foreground Details

  1. For the plains beneath the mountain, use vibrant greens and yellows to capture the lively contrast of the land.
  2. Add dashes of color through the foreground using reds and purples to create depth and interest.

Step 6: Refining and Detailing

  • Refine the edges where the sky meets the mountain and adjust shadows to enhance realism.
  • Add final details such as subtle highlights and shadow refinements to bring life to the painting.

Step 7: Final Touches

Step back to assess the overall image. Make any additional adjustments needed for balance or emphasis. You may sign your painting when satisfied. Allow the painting to dry completely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Absolutely. We provide sketches, line drawings, grids, and colour guidance, so even first-timers can paint with confidence. No drawing experience required.

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