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Name: Glen Esk - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - Glen Esk - 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.

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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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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 Esk captures the breathtaking Scottish landscape with its vibrant and dynamic interplay of colors. The scene features a winding river reflecting a sky of cool blues and whites, flanked by lush green fields that glow under the sunlight. In the distance, deep blue mountains rise dramatically, with subtle hints of orange and pinks scattered across the sky and land, offering warmth and contrast. The artistic style is expressive and energetic, with bold brushstrokes and a slightly abstract quality that brings movement and life to the serene setting.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic paints: Blue, green, yellow, white, black, orange, pink
Brushes: Large flat, medium round, and fine detail brush
Canvas
Palette
Water and paper towels for cleaning brushes

Using Line Drawings and Grid

Begin by using the provided line drawing to lightly sketch the main elements onto your canvas with a pencil. The optional grid can be overlaid on both the source image and your canvas to help you align the composition accurately. Match key points from the grid to ensure proportions and perspectives are correct.

Painting Instructions

Background and Sky:
- Mix white with a touch of blue to create a light sky tone.
- Using a large flat brush, apply this color to the upper part of the canvas. Use long, sweeping strokes to mimic the movement of clouds.
- Add hints of orange and pink with a medium round brush to the horizon to suggest warmth and depth.
Mountains:
- Mix a deeper blue and apply with a large flat brush to outline the distant mountains, maintaining their silhouette against the sky.
- Add depth by using darker blue along the base and lighter blue towards the peaks.
Fields and River:
- Mix vibrant greens using blue and yellow. Apply to the fields with broad strokes, allowing the colors to blend naturally for a grassy texture.
- Use a medium round brush to add patches of yellow where sunlight hits the field.
- Paint the river using blue and white for reflections. Ensure the brushstrokes follow the river's flow for a realistic effect.
Trees and Foreground Details:
- Use a dark mix of green and black for the tree line. A medium round brush can help achieve the leafy texture and defined edges.
- Add small touches of orange and pink to the ground and water reflections for subtle highlights.
Final Touches:
- Go over any areas that need more definition or color intensity. Adjust contrast by adding white highlights or deepening shadows with black.
- Use a fine detail brush for any intricate details, ensuring clarity and depth.
- Step back and view the painting from a distance to assess balance and harmony among elements.

Your Glen Esk painting should now reflect the essence and vibrancy of the Scottish landscape. Enjoy the process and let the expressive style of the original inspire your interpretation!

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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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