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Name: Glen Lyon - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - Glen Lyon - 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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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Glen Lyon as you recreate this serene landscape painting. The painting captures the essence of a tranquil Scottish valley, bathed in vibrant hues and gentle light. The scene is dominated by rolling hills and a meandering stream, both rendered in striking, contrasting colors. The warm golden tones of the hills and foreground grasses complement the cool blues and purples of the mountains and water. Wispy clouds hover in the crisp sky, casting soft shadows that play across the land. This composition invites viewers into a world of stillness and natural beauty, characterized by bold brushwork and a vivid color palette.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Supplies Provided

Source painting image
Line drawing
Sketches
Optional artist’s grid version
Color wheel with palette

Step 1: Setting Up Your Canvas

Use the Grid: Transfer the grid from the provided artist’s version to your canvas to ensure accurate proportions. Use light pencil lines for easy erasing later.
Reference the Line Drawing: Lightly sketch the major elements of the landscape—hills, stream, and trees—as outlined in the line drawing. Focus on their placement within the grid.

Step 2: Painting the Sky and Background

Mix Sky Colors: Using the color wheel, create a blend of light blues and whites for the sky. Aim for gentle transitions between hues.
Apply the Sky: Start from the top, using long, horizontal brushstrokes to fill in the sky. Blend softly as you reach the horizon.
Add Clouds: Use lighter shades to paint the clouds, adding subtle hints of gray for depth.
Paint the Distant Mountains: Mix purples and blues to achieve the subdued tones of the far-off mountains. Suggest texture with light brushwork.

Step 3: Building the Hills and Foreground

Golden Hills: Combine yellows, golds, and a touch of brown for the sunlit hills. Use bold strokes to capture the play of light and shadow.
Foreground Grasses: Layer greens, from deep olive to lighter lime shades, for the grassy areas. Use vertical strokes to suggest the texture of vegetation.

Step 4: Detailing the Stream and Trees

Water Reflections: Use bright blues with hints of green to paint the stream. Add reflections of surrounding colors with horizontal dashes.
Stream Edges: Define the banks with darker tones, using quick, precise strokes for rock and soil textures.
Trees and Shrubs: Paint foliage with varying green hues. Layer lighter touches for highlights on the sunlit side of the trees.

Step 5: Final Touches and Adjustments

Check Harmony: Step back to assess color balance across the canvas, adjusting where necessary to ensure a cohesive look.
Emphasize Highlights: Add final highlights to the sunlit areas of hills and water to enhance the painting’s vibrancy.
Refine Details: Use a fine brush to sharpen edges and add final details to rocks, grass, and tree silhouettes.

Conclusion

With careful attention to color and composition, your painting will capture the enchanting charm of Glen Lyon. Take your time to enjoy the process and feel free to personalize elements of the landscape as you see fit. Happy painting!

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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.

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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.

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You Can:

Use the PDF to create your own physical painting.
Sell or gift the physical painting you create.

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