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

Build Confidence, Fast

See clear progress from your first brushstroke.
Structured references remove guesswork.
Hone skills at your own pace, without pressure.

Pure Relaxation

Painting reduces stress and helps you unwind.
Focus on painting, not the challenge of drawing.
A therapeutic break from everyday distractions.

Own Your Artwork, 100%

Tweak colours and medium for true creative freedom.
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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Inspiring Description

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of River Almond with this vibrant painting. The scene captures a tranquil river under a sunlit sky, bordered by lush, green foliage and majestic trees that reach over the water. The artist’s impressionistic style brings life to the painting with bold brushstrokes and a lively palette of blues, greens, and pops of yellow and orange, adding warmth and depth. The reflection of the trees in the shimmering water creates a harmonious balance between land and river, inviting you to explore the peaceful Scottish landscape.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or paper
Acrylic or oil paints
Brushes (various sizes)
Palette
Water (for acrylics) or turpentine (for oils)
Paper towels or rags
Pencil for sketching

Step 1: Basic Sketch

Using Line Drawings: Start by lightly sketching the outlines using the provided line drawings. This will help you define the major elements—trees, river, and background.
If you're using the grid version, align your sketch with the grid on your canvas to ensure the proportions are accurate.

Step 2: Underpainting

Apply a thin layer of blue tones across the river area to establish the base water color.
Use green and yellow shades for the foliage and lighter tones for the sky to set the scene's brightness.

Step 3: Layering Colors

Trees and Foliage: Use a mix of greens and yellows to add depth to the trees and foliage. Apply darker green tones for shadows and lighter yellowish tones for areas where sunlight hits.
River: Paint the reflections in the water using a mix of blues. Incorporate lighter and darker blue tones to simulate ripples and reflections.
Add touches of orange and yellow to represent leaves and flowers floating on the water.

Step 4: Details and Refinements

Add texture to the trees with smaller brush strokes to mimic bark texture and leaf details.
Enhance the reflections with subtle highlights and shadows to add realism.
Introduce a few more colors to the floating leaves and riverbank to add complexity and interest.

Step 5: Final Touches

Step back and assess the overall balance of colors and composition. Adjust any sections that need refining.
Add final highlights to the areas where the sunlight touches, enhancing the vibrancy and depth.

Using the Colour Wheel

Refer to the color wheel provided in your pack to ensure your palette remains consistent with the original painting. Focus on the dominant blues, greens, yellows, and complementary shades to maintain harmony.

Enjoy the creative process, and let the calming scene of the River Almond inspire your brushstrokes!

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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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