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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

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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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 captures the dynamic flow of water through a vibrant Scottish landscape. The scene is bathed in lively blues and greens, with hues of aqua and turquoise in the water contrasting against the lush greenery of the surrounding mountains. The art style relies on expressive brushwork, creating a sense of movement and energy as the river rushes through rocky terrain and delicate florals. The reflection of the sky in the river adds depth, while the bright yellows and soft pinks of the flowers bring warmth and balance to the cooler tones. This painting invokes the serene yet powerful beauty of Highland nature.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic paints: Blue, green, yellow, white, pink, and black
Brushes: Flat brush for washes, round brush for details, fan brush for textures
Canvas
Palette knife (optional)
Water cup
Palette for mixing

Using the Line Drawing and Grid

Your Paint-Your-Own Pack includes a line drawing and an optional grid version. These tools will help you sketch the composition accurately onto your canvas. Choose to transfer either directly or use the grid technique if you prefer a more guided approach.

Step 1: Sketch the Composition

Prepare the Canvas: Lightly pencil the line drawing onto your canvas. If using the grid method, ensure your canvas is sectioned into matching squares for precision.
Outline Key Elements: Focus on outlining the river’s path, the mountains, and the major rocks and flora areas.

Step 2: Establish the Background

Sky and Mountains: Mix blues and a touch of white for the sky. Use broad, horizontal strokes for a smooth gradation. For mountains, blend greens and blues with occasional yellow highlights where the sun strikes.

Step 3: Painting the River

Base Layer: Apply a mid-tone blue to the river using a flat brush, following the flow shown in the source image.
Detailing the Water: Use lighter blues and white applied with a round brush to create ripples and motion, focusing on areas where the water appears to churn or cascade over rocks.

Step 4: Add Foreground Elements

Rocks and Terrain: Use a mix of dark blues, blacks, and touches of pink and white to paint the rocks and riverbed. Vary your brushwork for texture.
Flora Accents: Add yellows and soft pinks with a small round brush or palette knife for the flowers, creating highlights and points of interest.

Step 5: Final Details and Adjustments

Refining Edges: Revisit areas needing more contrast or definition. Define ripples and reflections in the water more sharply to suggest movement.
Check Composition Balance: Alter flower colors or add/soften rock edges where necessary to maintain a pleasing balance across the painting.

Finishing Touches

Add any final highlights or adjust shadows to enhance depth. Let your work dry thoroughly before displaying.

Remember, each brushstroke reflects your interpretation of the River Etive. Embrace the expressive style and enjoy the painting process!

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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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