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Painting - River Coe - Scotland in Summer
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Original painting of River Coe
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Painting with grid
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Line drawing with grid
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Sepia sketch
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  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.
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Painting Guidance

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The painting depicts the serene and majestic River Coe as it meanders through the lush, vibrant landscape of Scotland. The scene is bathed in a soft, diffused light that highlights the rich greens of the foliage, the striking purples of the distant mountains, and the gentle blues of the river. Bright punches of floral colors adorn the foreground, creating a lively contrast with the cooler, tranquil tones in the background. This piece combines elements of realism with expressive brushwork, capturing both the minute details and the overarching beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

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  • Canvas or painting surface
  • Set of acrylic or oil paints (ensure it matches the color wheel provided)
  • Brushes of varying sizes
  • Palette for mixing paints
  • Water container and wiping cloth

Preparation

  1. Print out the source painting image, line drawings, and sketches from the PDF.
  2. Set up your painting surface. Use the grid version to outline the main composition if desired.
  3. Familiarize yourself with the color palette provided in the PDF.

Step 1: Sketching the Outline

Using the Included Line Drawings: Transfer the basic outline of the painting onto your canvas using a light pencil. Use the grid as a guide to keep proportions accurate, ensuring key elements like the river and mountains are correctly placed.

Step 2: Establishing the Background

  1. Sky: Mix light blues and soft pastel colors to create the sky. Use broad, smooth strokes to fill in the area, blending gently to suggest clouds and atmosphere.
  2. Mountains: Layer shades of purple and blue, starting with darker tones and adding lighter tints for highlights and depth.

Step 3: Painting the Midground

  1. River: Use blues and white to reflect the river's cool, flowing water. Paint in gentle curves to suggest movement, adding darker lines for shadows and depth.
  2. Fields and Trees: Mix various greens for the fields, adding touches of yellow for sunlight. For trees, use darker greens and some yellows to indicate sunlit tops.

Step 4: Detailing the Foreground

  1. Work with a smaller brush to add intricate details to the flowers using bright reds, oranges, and pinks. Layer colors for depth and vibrancy.
  2. Include individual blades of grass and foliage to enhance realism and texture.

Step 5: Final Touches and Adjustments

  1. Step back from your painting and compare it with the source image. Make adjustments to colors and details as needed.
  2. Add any final highlights or shadows to enhance depth and focus.
  3. Allow the painting to dry thoroughly.

Remember, this process is meant to guide you in recreating the original artwork while allowing room for personal expression. Enjoy the journey of bringing River Coe to life on your canvas!

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