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Painting - Coldingham Bay - Scottish Beaches
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Original painting of Coldingham Bay
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Tonal version
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Painting with grid
Painting + Grid
Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
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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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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Coldingham Bay, Scotland, with this vivid painting that captures the serene majesty of a sunlit horizon. The bright, warm hues of the sunset seamlessly blend with the calming blues of the sea, creating a mesmerizing palette. The bold strokes and expressive contrasts highlight the rocky foreground and the tranquil waters, evoking an overwhelming sense of peace and wonder. This work of art uses an impressionistic style, combining both abstract and realistic elements to bring the scene to life with vibrant energy and dynamic composition.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or painting surface
  • Assorted brushes (flat, round, fine detail)
  • Palette knife (optional)
  • Acrylic or oil paints
  • Water cup and palette for mixing
  • Paint-Your-Own Pack (PDF files, color wheel)

1. Prepare Your Canvas

  1. Set up your workspace: Arrange your canvas, paints, brushes, and reference materials.
  2. Review the resources: Open the Paint-Your-Own Pack and familiarize yourself with the line drawing, sketches, and grid layout if using.

2. Sketch the Composition

  1. Use the grid or line drawing: Transfer the outline onto your canvas using either the artists grid or the provided line drawing. This will help with accurate composition.
  2. Pay attention to the placement of key elements such as the sun, horizon line, and rocky foreground.

3. Block in Basic Colors

  1. Mix colors: Refer to the color wheel to mix and prepare your palette.
  2. Background sky and sea: Use a broad brush to block in the main tones of the sky (orange, pink, blue) and the reflective blues and whites of the sea.

4. Develop the Foreground

  1. Rocky textures: Using a stiff brush or palette knife, apply dark earthy tones to suggest rocks and textures in the foreground.
  2. Enhance depth: Layer different shades to create depth, referring to the source painting for guidance.

5. Refine the Details

  1. Sunset glow: Focus on the vibrant hues around the sun. Use a fine brush to blend and soften the edges.
  2. Water reflections: Add lighter strokes to suggest the sun's reflection across the water's surface.

6. Final Touches and Highlights

  1. Enhance contrast: Add small, sharp strokes of darker paint in the rocks and fine lines to enhance definition.
  2. Check and adjust: Step back and adjust color balance and details for harmony.

7. Finishing Up

  • Seal your work: Once completely dry, consider sealing with a varnish to protect your painting.

By following these steps and utilizing the provided resources, you'll recreate the vibrant and serene beauty of Coldingham Bay. Enjoy the process and let your creativity flow!

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