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Painting - River Earn - Scotland in Summer
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Original painting of River Earn
Original
Tonal version
Tonal (B&W)
Painting with grid
Painting + Grid
Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
Line + Grid
Sepia sketch
Sepia Sketch
Sepia sketch with grid
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Sketch
Sketch
Sketch with grid
Sketch + Grid
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Colour Palette

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  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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The painting of River Earn captures the serene beauty of the Scottish landscape, featuring a vibrant scene that harnesses the rich colours of nature. The artwork presents a picturesque river winding through lush meadows, bounded by majestic trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves. Mountains rise dramatically in the background, and fluffy clouds dot a sky painted in soothing blues and whites. The colour palette is bright and harmonious, incorporating blues, greens, yellows, and hints of purple to evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. The stylistic approach emphasizes bold contrasts and the interplay of light and shadow, giving the painting its lively and dynamic feel.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Preparation

  • Set up your workspace with the provided Paint-Your-Own Pack, ensuring you have the line drawings, sketches, and artist's grid ready.
  • Review the source painting image to familiarize yourself with the overall composition and colors.
  • Organize your paints according to the provided color palette, noting the most used colors on the color wheel.

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The line drawings and optional artist's grid are designed to assist you with composition accuracy:

  • Line Drawings: Use these as a tracing guide. Transfer the outline onto your canvas using graphite paper or lightly sketch it freehand.
  • Grid Version: Match the grid on the reference image with your canvas grid to accurately place major elements like the river, trees, and mountains.

Painting Steps

  1. Sky and Clouds:
    • Start with the sky, using a palette of blues and whites. Apply the lightest blue first, blending darker shades as you move upwards.
    • Paint the clouds by applying white with subtle shadows of grey to give them depth. Use soft, circular brush strokes.
  2. Mountains:
    • Mix blues with a hint of purple for the mountains. Apply lighter shades on the peaks to simulate sunlight.
    • Use broad, sweeping strokes to create a smooth transition from sky to mountain.
  3. Trees and Foliage:
    • Use varying shades of green, yellow, and a small amount of ochre for the trees. Layer the colors, starting with dark green for shadows.
    • Highlight the leaves where sunlight hits using lighter greens and yellows.
    • Paint the tree trunks and branches with dark browns and blacks, adding highlights to give texture.
  4. River and Foreground:
    • Paint the river with different shades of blue. Use horizontal strokes to mimic the motion of water.
    • Add reflections of surrounding trees and sky using a slightly blurred technique.
    • Detail the foreground with rocks and grasses. Use a mix of earthy tones for the stones and bright greens for the grass.
  5. Final Details and Touch-ups:
    • Review the painting for any needed touch-ups. Increase contrast in areas to enhance depth and definition.
    • Add smaller details to foliage and water reflections to bring the scene to life.

Remember, painting is an expression of your interpretation. Use this guide as a framework while adding your personal touch to create your own masterpiece inspired by the River Earn.

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