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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
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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
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.
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Painting Guidance

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The painting of Ben Nevis captures the grandeur and majesty of Scotland's highest peak, set against a dynamic sky and vibrant landscape. The artwork bursts with a rich color palette of deep blues, fiery reds, and vivid oranges, contrasted by softer pinks and purples to depict the play of light on the mountain and the surrounding terrain. The artistic style is bold and expressive, using dynamic brushwork to convey the raw beauty and rugged textures of the scene, immersing viewers in the natural drama of Ben Nevis.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Using the Pack Elements

Your Paint-Your-Own Pack contains:

  • Source Painting Image: Use as a reference to understand the final composition and color balance.
  • Line Drawings: These can help outline the main shapes of the mountain and landscape.
  • Sketches: Additional sketches can assist with shading and detail placement.
  • Artist's Grid: Use the grid for accurate composition alignment and proportional scaling.
  • Colour Wheel: Refer to this for mixing and matching colors accurately.

Step 1: Preparing Your Canvas

  1. Set up your canvas in a well-lit area.
  2. Using a pencil, lightly sketch the main outlines from the provided line drawings or sketches onto your canvas.
  3. Align your outlines with the artist's grid, if necessary, to ensure proportional accuracy.

Step 2: Painting the Sky

  1. Mix a blend of light blues and whites from your palette for the sky.
  2. Use broad, dynamic strokes to capture the fluid motion of the clouds, incorporating hints of purple for depth.
  3. Allow the sky to softly transition into the mountain peaks using softer brush strokes.

Step 3: Creating the Mountain

  1. Using deep blues and greys, outline the rugged structure of Ben Nevis.
  2. Apply a mix of reds and oranges to highlight the areas where light interacts with the mountain face.
  3. Use more impasto technique, applying thicker layers of paint to create texture and depth, particularly in the highlighted and shadowed areas.

Step 4: Painting the Foreground

  1. Use rich greens, yellows, and earthy tones for the fields and vegetation.
  2. Add vibrant accents with reds and oranges, reflecting the warmth from the mountain highlights.
  3. Incorporate dark blues and purples in the shadows for contrast.

Step 5: Adding Details and Final Touches

  1. Revisit areas that require additional depth or contrast using darker and lighter shades respectively.
  2. Add fine details to the foreground using smaller brushes, ensuring harmony with the mountain's bold strokes.
  3. Glance frequently at the source painting image to make sure your tones and contrasts align with the original.
  4. Let your painting dry in a dust-free environment.

Through this journey, allow yourself to be inspired by the dramatic essence of Ben Nevis, using this guide to channel the spirit of the stunning landscape into your own artwork.

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