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Name: Glen Tanar - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - Glen Tanar - Scotland in Summer

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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.

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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 Glen Tanar in Scotland is a captivating landscape filled with vibrant colors and dynamic brushwork, creating a vivid depiction of a serene valley. The composition highlights rolling hills under a dramatic sky, leading to a bright river that meanders through lush greenery. The color palette is a harmonious blend of warm oranges, pinks, and cool greens, blues, and earthy tones, invoking a sense of tranquility and connection with nature. The style is expressive, with bold brushstrokes and layers that add depth and movement to the scene.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic or oil paints matching the included color wheel
Brushes: Flat, detail, and fan brushes
Canvas or painting paper
Palette knives (optional for texture)
Palette for mixing colors
Water or medium for thinning paints
Rag or paper towels for cleaning brushes

Getting Started

Using the provided line drawings and artists grid, position your canvas to match the composition accurately. The grid can help you maintain proportions and perspectives, ensuring key elements align as in the original piece.

Step 1: Sketch the Outline

Transfer the outline from the line drawing or use the grid version for accuracy. Lightly pencil in the main features of the landscape: the horizon line, outlines of hills, river path, and major color blocks.

Step 2: Paint the Sky

Mix a soft, light blue tone and apply it broadly across the sky area. Use a flat brush for smooth application.
Add depth by incorporating hints of white and warm yellows near the horizon to depict clouds.
Blend using gentle, sweeping motions to soften transitions between colors.

Step 3: Create the Hills and Background

Mix various shades of green and blue for the distant hills.
Apply darker tones at the base, gradually getting lighter towards the top of the hills to add dimension and distance.
Use a fan brush for a softer appearance, mimicking the natural texture of vegetation.

Step 4: Define the River and Foreground

For the river, use a mixture of light blue and white to make it stand out against the greens and yellows of the land.
Incorporate reflections using subtle strokes of surrounding colors within the river area.
Use a detail brush to refine the riverbanks and add highlights for extra realism.

Step 5: Add Foreground Details and Texture

Mix vibrant oranges, pinks, and yellows to create the lively foreground field. Use palette knives or broad brush strokes for texture.
Add slight touches of dark to the edges of patches and trees for shadow and depth.
Introduce small details like wildflowers or subtle foliage using quick, tiny brush marks.

Final Touches

Review the overall balance of colors and adjust where necessary. Ensure transitions are smooth and natural.
Add final highlights with a fine brush to bring attention to specific areas, like ripples in the river or peaks of hills.
Let the painting dry thoroughly before displaying or framing.

By following these detailed steps and utilizing the resources in the Paint-Your-Own Pack, you'll recreate the vibrant essence of Glen Tanar, bringing a piece of Scottish tranquility into your home.

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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.

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