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Name: Loch Shiel - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - Loch Shiel - 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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Artist grid guides ensure perfect proportions.
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Focus on painting, not the challenge of drawing.
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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 beautifully captures Loch Shiel, showcasing its tranquil waters surrounded by majestic hills under a vivid sky. The color palette includes serene blues and greens, with contrasting hints of warm earth tones. The loose, expressive brushwork embodies a modern impressionistic style, giving the painting a vibrant yet soothing atmosphere.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide for Loch Shiel

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting surface
Assorted brushes (flat, round, filbert)
Palette with blues, greens, pinks, whites, and earth tones
Acrylic or oil paints
Water cup (for acrylics) or linseed oil/mineral spirits (for oils)
Easel (optional)

Preparation

Set up your workspace with the canvas on the easel and your Paint-Your-Own Pack materials handy.
Review the source painting image and line drawings to familiarize yourself with the composition.
Use the included grid if you want to ensure precise composition, matching each section to your canvas.

Painting Instructions

1. Sky and Distant Mountains

Step 1: Mix a light blue with a touch of white. Use a large brush to cover the top of the canvas, creating a gradient that fades to softer, lighter blue near the horizon.
Step 2: Add hints of soft pinks and whites to depict clouds, using loose brush strokes.
Step 3: Mix a range of blues and greys for the distant mountains. Use a small brush, applying angular strokes for texture and distance.

2. Midground Hills

Step 1: Create a vibrant green for the midground hills. Add some yellow to the greens to warm them slightly where sunlight hits.
Step 2: Apply bold strokes to form the hills' contours, maintaining the impressionistic style with visible brushwork.

3. Water and Reflections

Step 1: Mix a range of blues, starting with a deep hue for the foreground water and lightening towards the background.
Step 2: Use horizontal brushstrokes to mimic water's reflective surface, incorporating reflections of the surrounding landscape.

4. Foreground Foliage and Rocks

Step 1: Use darker greens and earth tones to paint the foreground foliage. Focus on applying bold, varied strokes for texture.
Step 2: Add rocks with shades of grey, brown, and a touch of purple for depth. Define their shapes minimally but effectively.

5. Final Details and Touch-ups

Step 1: Add any final highlights or shadow touches to enhance the overall depth using lighter or darker versions of used colors.
Step 2: Step back and review your painting for balance and composition. Make any necessary adjustments.

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The line drawings in your pack can help you accurately sketch the composition before starting to paint. If you choose to use the grid method, align it on your canvas corresponding to the grid in the pack to transfer each section with precision, ensuring correct proportions and placement of key elements.

Your painting of Loch Shiel is ready to bask in the serene natural beauty of this Scottish landscape. Enjoy the creative journey!

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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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