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Name: River Spey - 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

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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.

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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The painting of the River Spey in Scotland is a vibrant and dynamic portrayal of nature's serenity juxtaposed with its intrinsic energy. It captures the river winding through lush valleys, flanked by rolling, verdant hills, and set against a backdrop of distant mountains. The sky is an expressive blend of soft yellows and blues, imbuing the scene with a sense of dawn or dusk. The painting features a bold palette dominated by greens, blues, and subtle hints of orange and yellow, indicative of the changing seasons and the interplay of light across the landscape. The brushwork is expressive and textural, evoking the movement of water and the rustling of leaves in a gentle breeze.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or high-quality painting paper
Assorted brushes: flat, round, and filbert
Acrylic or oil paints matching the provided color palette
Palette knife (optional for texture)
Water cup (for acrylics) or solvent (for oils)
Pallet or mixing tray
Rag or paper towels

Preparing Your Canvas

Use the provided line drawing to sketch the composition onto your canvas. You can trace it or use the artist grid version for accurate proportions. Grid the canvas and the drawing equally and replicate section by section.
Once the sketch is in place, choose your base color for the underpainting (a light neutral tone is recommended).

Sky and Background Mountains

Start with the sky. Mix various shades of blue and yellow following the provided color wheel. Use soft, horizontal strokes to blend them seamlessly.
Paint the background mountains using dark and medium tones of blue. Apply with a slightly dry brush to create a matte effect.

Middle Ground: River and Valleys

For the river, use flowing, horizontal strokes with a range of blues and whites. Add a hint of green to reflect the surrounding vegetation.
Paint the valley sides, layering different shades of green from dark to light. Introduce small patches of orange and yellow to add warmth and contrast.

Foreground: Detail and Texture

Focus on textures using thicker applications of paint. Use a palette knife or a flat brush to apply bold strokes across the lower foreground, emphasizing the rough terrain.
For trees, use vertical strokes and allow some of the underpainting to show through for depth.

Finishing Touches

Enhance the light reflections on the river using small, precise strokes of white mixed with a hint of blue.
Adjust contrasts across the painting, adding more intense hues where necessary to deepen the perspective.

Final Check

Step back periodically to view your painting from a distance. This will help in ensuring the composition appears balanced and harmonious. Make any final adjustments to values and tones as needed for a consistent flow throughout the painting.

Enjoy the process, and remember, the aim is to capture the essence of the River Spey's beauty and tranquility.

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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.

6. Refund Policy

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7. Liability

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