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Painting - Achmelvich Beach - Scotland in Summer
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Original painting of Achmelvich Beach
Original
Tonal version
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Painting with grid
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Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
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Sepia sketch
Sepia Sketch
Sepia sketch with grid
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Sketch
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  1. Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack.: Check out securely, then instantly receive your PDF pack by email.
  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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Achmelvich Beach, nestled in the stunning landscapes of Scotland, is captured here with a masterful touch. This painting depicts the serene, crystal-clear waters gently meeting the sandy shores, framed by rugged rocks and lush greens of the surrounding terrain. The use of vibrant blues, soft whites, and earthy tones creates a vivid and tranquil scene. The artist employs a loose, impressionistic style, emphasizing the raw beauty and dynamic energy of the natural landscape.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Step 1: Gathering Materials

  • Canvas or thick paper
  • Brushes of various sizes
  • Acrylic paints (refer to provided colour wheel)
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Water and cleaning cloth

Step 2: Preparing Your Canvas

Using the grid version from your Paint-Your-Own Pack, lightly sketch the main outlines onto your canvas to assist with composition accuracy. Be sure that your sketch is light and won’t show through the paint layers.

Step 3: Painting the Sky

  1. Mix a soft blue for the sky, referring to the color wheel for guidance.
  2. Use broad, horizontal strokes with a flat brush to cover the upper part of the canvas.
  3. Add a few wispy white lines to represent clouds, allowing for some blending to maintain an airy feel.

Step 4: Creating the Ocean

  1. Blend several shades of turquoise and darker blues for the water.
  2. Apply the colors in horizontal layers, darkening slightly as you move towards the horizon.
  3. Leave space for the white foam near the shoreline.

Step 5: Painting the Beach

  1. Using a mix of soft whites and sandy yellows, paint the beach area.
  2. Apply in sweeping motions to give the effect of smooth sand.
  3. Add hints of light green to suggest shallow waters meeting the shore.

Step 6: Adding the Rocks

  1. Use earthy browns and greys to shape the rocks along the beach.
  2. Lightly outline the rock formations with a darker brush to give them dimension.
  3. Employ shorter brush strokes to create texture.

Step 7: Final Touches

  1. Refine details by adding more vibrant greens in the grassy areas surrounding the beach.
  2. Adjust the highlights and shadows to enhance depth.
  3. Sign your painting in a discreet corner.

Tips for Success

Take advantage of the line drawings and grid to ensure that proportions and placements match the original image accurately. Experiment with the color palette, using the color wheel for mixing guidance to capture the vibrancy of this beautiful landscape. Most importantly, enjoy the process and let it inspire your creativity!

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