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Name: Cromarty Harbour - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Painting - Cromarty Harbour - Scottish Harbours

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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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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 Cromarty Harbour captures a vibrant, stormy scene where the dramatic sky contrasts beautifully with the calm, reflective waters of the harbour. Dominated by deep blues and rich reds, the scene is punctuated by white boats and a line of colorful buildings along the quay. The style is expressive with bold brushstrokes, capturing both the energy and tranquility of the Scottish coast.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Paints: Primary colors, white, black, different shades of blue, red, and yellow.
Brushes: A mix of flat and round brushes, palette knives for texture.
Canvas: Primed and ready to use.
Easel and palette.
Water and cloth for cleaning brushes.

Step 1: Set Up Your Workspace

Begin by organizing your paints, brushes, and canvas. Make sure you have a clear image of the source painting and any accompanying line drawings or grid from your Paint-Your-Own Pack for reference.

Step 2: Sketch the Composition

Using the provided line drawings or grid, sketch the basic composition lightly on your canvas with a pencil. Focus on the horizon line, placement of boats, and the skyline of the buildings. The grid can help you ensure proportions and perspective are accurate.

Step 3: Paint the Sky

Mix various shades of blue and grey to capture the dynamic stormy sky.
Apply the colors using broad brushstrokes, blending them loosely to mimic the cloud formations.
Add touches of light using white to highlight parts of the sky where light breaks through.

Step 4: Paint the Water

Using a palette knife, begin with a base of dark blue and gradually add lighter tones to create depth.
Incorporate reflections of the boats and buildings with streaks of red and yellow, ensuring the water looks reflective and dynamic.

Step 5: Add the Boats

Paint the boats using a mixture of white and a touch of grey to add shadows and dimension.
Focus on the detail of the red boat, ensuring it stands out against the water.
Use a thin brush for the masts and finer details.

Step 6: Detail the Buildings

Start with the base colors of the buildings using white, yellow, and grey.
Use bold, thick strokes to replicate the artist's style, adding rooftops and shadow details last.

Step 7: Final Touches

Refine any details that need enhancing, like the ropes and reflections.
Adjust the contrast between light and shadow to enrich the painting.

Using the Colour Wheel

Refer to the provided color wheel to understand the specific palette used by the artist. Pay attention to the complementary colors to keep your recreation vibrant and true to the original.

With patience and attention to detail, you will recreate the stunning essence of Cromarty Harbour.

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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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