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

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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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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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Imagine the serene beauty of the River Dee in Scotland, captured perfectly in this impressionistic landscape painting. The artwork employs a vibrant color palette, featuring cool blues and purples in the river and sky juxtaposed with the warm yellows and greens of the fields and trees. In the background, majestic mountains are silhouetted against a dynamic sky, creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The brushwork is expressive and dynamic, capturing the flowing water and the rustling foliage, bringing life and movement to the scene.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting paper
Acrylic or oil paints
Brushes (flat, round, and detail)
Palette for mixing
Water or solvent for cleaning brushes

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The provided line drawings and optional grid versions can assist in accurately placing the main elements of the painting. Use these tools to sketch the composition lightly on your canvas. The grid will help maintain proportions and ensure accurate placement of key features such as the river, trees, and mountains.

Step 1: Sketching the Composition

Begin with the Sky: Lightly draw the outline of the mountains and horizon using the line drawing as a guide. This will serve as the backdrop for the rest of the painting.
Outline the River: Sketch the contours of the river flowing towards the foreground. Note the flowing lines that indicate movement in the water.
Add Elements: Use the grid to place trees and rocks accurately. These features add depth and structure to the scene.

Step 2: Blocking in Colors

Sky and Mountains: Mix shades of blue and purple for the sky and mountains. Use broad, sweeping strokes to create a gradient effect, starting with lighter blues and transitioning to deeper shades.
River: Apply cool blues and purples, leaving areas for highlights where the light hits the water. The brushstrokes should follow the direction of the current to suggest movement.
Fields and Trees: Use warm greens and yellows for the fields, applying the colors in sweeping horizontal strokes. For the trees, mix darker greens and browns, dabbed with a stippling technique to represent foliage.

Step 3: Adding Details

Reflections in Water: Add reflections using lighter blues and a touch of white. These should mimic the shapes of the elements above, slightly distorted by the movement.
Texture and Highlights: Introduce texture to the trees and foreground rocks using a dry brush technique. Add highlights to foliage and rocks to give a sense of sunlight hitting these surfaces.

Step 4: Final Touches

Details on Trees: Use a fine brush to add branches and small highlights to the tops of the trees, suggesting sunlight filtering through.
Enhance Vibrancy: Adjust the vibrancy of colors by layering glazes of brighter hues, enhancing the overall mood and lighting.

Follow these steps, using the provided images and color wheel as references, and enjoy the creative process of bringing the River Dee to life on your canvas!

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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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