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Name: River Etive - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - River Etive - Scotland in Summer

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Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

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Tonal (B&W)

Painting + Grid

Line Drawing

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Sepia 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.

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See clear progress from your first brushstroke.
Structured references remove guesswork.
Hone skills at your own pace, without pressure.

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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 River Etive in Scotland captures the serene, flowing river amidst a stunning mountainous backdrop. The artwork is characterized by vigorous brushstrokes and a vibrant color palette that play with different shades of blues, greens, and earth tones. The painting's composition features the river leading the eye into the distant mountains, while the sunlight subtly illuminates the hills, adding a touch of warmth and contrast. This painting blends impressionistic style with expressive landscape elements, making it both dynamic and soothing.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic paints in blue, green, yellow, orange, black, and white
Brushes: flat, round, and detail brushes
Canvas or painting paper
Palette for mixing colors
Water and cloth for cleaning brushes

Preparation

Set up your workspace with ample lighting and all your materials within reach.
Study the line drawing or grid provided in the PDF pack to familiarize yourself with the composition.
Use the included line drawing to lightly sketch the main outlines on your canvas using a pencil.

Using the Grid for Composition

If you are using the grid version, align the grid on the line drawing with your canvas, marking key points where lines intersect to help with accurate placement. This will guide you in maintaining proportions and perspectives.

Painting Instructions

1. Sky and Background Mountains

Start with the sky using a mix of white and a touch of blue for a soft, light sky effect.
Add slight hints of orange for the sunrise effect, blending smoothly into the blue for subtlety.
For the distant mountains, use a muted mix of blue and white. Apply lighter tones at the peaks and gradually deepen the color as you move downward.

2. Middle Ground Hills

Mix green with a bit of yellow for the sunlit portions of the hills.
Add shadows by incorporating more blue into your green mix, applying it to the sides not facing the light.

3. Forest and Trees

Use a mix of dark green and black to paint the trees, emphasizing shadows and depth.
Add highlights with a lighter green, strategically placing them where sunlight hits.

4. River and Foreground

Begin with the river by laying down a base of white mixed with a small amount of blue.
Apply dynamic, flowing brushstrokes to capture the water's movement.
For reflections and river rocks, use darker tones with pops of orange and black to represent depth and texture.

Finishing Touches

Refine details by using a smaller brush to add highlights and shadows to enhance depth.
Adjust the overall color balance to ensure harmony across the scene.
Step back and view your painting from a distance to identify areas that may need touch-ups.

With patience and focus, your rendition of the River Etive scene will come alive, echoing the beauty and tranquility of the Scottish landscape.

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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.

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You Can:

Use the PDF to create your own physical painting.
Sell or gift the physical painting you create.

You Cannot:

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