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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

Sepia + Grid

Sketch

Sketch + Grid

Colour Palette

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Why You’ll Love Our Packs

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.
Say, “Yes, I painted that!” when friends compliment it.

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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 River Spey captures the serene beauty of the Scottish landscape. In this vibrant masterpiece, the winding river flows gracefully through lush valleys, surrounded by rolling hills and majestic mountains. The sky, a mesmerizing mix of light grays and blues, casts a reflective glow on the water. The landscape is dotted with a mixture of warm autumn tones—orange, yellow, and green—creating a harmonious balance with the cooler blues of the river and sky. This painting exemplifies a blend of impressionistic style and vivid realism, making it a delightful challenge for art enthusiasts.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting surface
Brushes (various sizes: flat, round, detail)
Acrylic or oil paints
Palette for mixing colors
Water or paint thinner
Cloth or paper towels for cleaning brushes

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Begin by examining the line drawings and optional artist’s grid provided in your Paint-Your-Own Pack. These tools will help you accurately capture the proportions and composition of the painting. The grid can be used as a guide to transfer the sketch onto your canvas by marking corresponding grid lines lightly with a pencil.

1. Prepare Your Canvas

Lightly sketch the main outlines of the composition on your canvas using the line drawing and grid for reference.
Plan your layout, ensuring the river, mountains, and sky are aligned as seen in the source painting.

2. Background and Sky

Sky: Mix soft blues and grays from your color palette. Use broad, horizontal brush strokes to create a gradient sky, allowing hints of light to emerge for cloud effects.
Add depth by incorporating subtle layers of white and soft yellows near the horizon.

3. Mountains and Distant Hills

Use darker blues and greens to outline the mountains. Apply these colors with a flat brush, maintaining smooth transitions between the mountain slopes.
Introduce lighter greens and browns to define valleys and distant trees.

4. Painting the River

Focus on the river’s winding path. Use a bright, clean white mixed subtly with blue hues to capture the water's reflective quality.
Add swirls of gray and dark blue to suggest movement and depth.

5. Foreground and Vegetation

Incorporate vibrant greens, yellows, and oranges for the foreground vegetation. Use varied brush strokes to simulate different types of foliage.
Paint the rocky areas with muted browns and grays, using highlights for depth.

6. Details and Final Touches

Refine details using small, fine brushes. Add texture to the trees and rocks.
Review the painting. Adjust any areas needing lighter tones or added shadows for accuracy and dynamism.

Enjoy the process and feel free to add your personal touch to this beautiful Scottish landscape. Happy painting!

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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

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.

7. Liability

We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from the use of our Paint-it-Yourself packs. Ensure you download and store your files securely within the provided access period.

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