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Name: River Tay - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Painting - River Tay - 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

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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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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 the River Tay in Scotland captures the serene and expansive beauty of the river landscape with a modern, abstract impressionist style. Soft blues and greens dominate the piece, illustrating the calm waters of the Tay and the lush greenery surrounding it. The warm yellows and oranges add vibrancy to the grassy banks, while touches of coral and pink reflect in the water, suggesting sunset hues. The sky is an airy mix of soft whites and pale blues, providing a gentle contrast to the rich tones below. The composition is dynamic, with broad brushstrokes and splashes of color, presenting an atmospheric scene that feels both real and abstract.

Painting Guide

Preparation

Set up your workspace with the source painting image, line drawings, sketches, and color wheel from the Paint-Your-Own Pack.
Ensure your canvas is primed and ready to begin painting.
Organize your paints according to the color wheel provided, focusing on blues, greens, yellows, and coral shades.

Step 1: Outline the Composition

Using the included line drawing or artist grid:

Lightly sketch the main elements of the painting on your canvas. Focus on the contours of the river, the banks, and the horizon line.
Align your drawing as accurately as possible with the lines from the provided grid, helping to maintain composition accuracy.

Step 2: Block in Large Areas

Begin with a wash of light blue to outline the sky, extending down to the upper section of the river.
Fill in the riverbanks with a blend of greens and yellows, using a large flat brush for smooth, broad strokes.
Apply a softer mix of blues and whites for the river itself, leaving blank spots for reflections.

Step 3: Add Details and Reflections

Introduce more depth to the water by blending in darker blues and sparingly adding coral tones to mimic reflections.
Use a smaller brush to define the edges of the river and add subtle variations in color to indicate movement.
Integrate touches of pink and orange into the greens of the landscape to replicate the unique lighting depicted in the source image.

Step 4: Develop the Sky

Use a mix of white and pale blue to create gentle cloud formations, employing light, wispy strokes.
Ensure the transition between the sky and the horizon is smooth to maintain harmony in the painting.

Step 5: Final Touches

Add final details to the landscape, using dark colors for shadows and light yellows for highlights.
Adjust any areas needing more color intensity or detail, such as reflections and grassy textures.
Step back to view the painting from a distance to ensure balance and completeness.

By following these steps and utilizing the tools provided in your Paint-Your-Own Pack, you will be able to recreate the beautiful, abstract impressionist depiction of the River Tay, capturing its tranquil and vibrant essence.

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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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