Love this painting?

Want to paint it yourself?

Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack for £9.99

Painting - River Spean - Scotland in Summer
Buy Now - £9.99

Download all 10 source images for £9.99

Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

Original painting of River Spean
Original
Tonal version
Tonal (B&W)
Painting with grid
Painting + Grid
Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
Line + Grid
Sepia sketch
Sepia Sketch
Sepia sketch with grid
Sepia + Grid
Sketch
Sketch
Sketch with grid
Sketch + Grid
Colour wheel / palette
Colour Palette

Why You’ll Love Our Packs

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.
  • Say, “Yes, I painted that!” when friends compliment it.

Get a FREE pack!

Buy two packs and get one completely FREE!

Simply add three packs to your cart and and enter the coupon "onefree"

Browse: Similar paintings | All paintings | Same style | Same subject

See The Transformation

Drag the handle left or right to compare the line drawing with the original painting.

Sketch with grid
Sketch
Original
Painting

How It Works

  1. Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack.: Check out securely, then instantly receive your PDF pack by email.
  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.
  4. Paint the Picture: Follow our tonal references, colour palette, or experiment freely. Enjoy a stress-free painting session!
  5. Showcase or Monetise Your Artwork: Gift it, hang it on your wall, or even sell it—we grant you the freedom to profit.
Artist with iPad and Easel

Painting Guidance

Buy the pack - then follow this guidance.

The painting of River Spean captures the serene beauty of the Scottish landscape. The composition is adorned with rolling hills painted in rich purples and blues, seamlessly blending into the sky above. Vibrant greens and yellows dominate the middle ground, representing lush fields and foliage, with patches of golden sunlit areas adding warmth and depth. The water reflects these colors and the light above, creating a dynamic interplay of striking blues and warm tones. The artistic style is expressive and vibrant, capturing nature's essence with bold brushwork and a harmonious color palette.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Your Paint-Your-Own Pack
  • Acrylic or oil paints
  • Brushes (round and flat)
  • Palette or paper plates for mixing colors
  • Canvas or painting paper
  • Optional: Easel, water for cleaning brushes, paper towels

Step 1: Preparing Your Workspace

Set up your canvas or painting paper on your easel or flat surface. Ensure your painting area is well-lit and organized with your paints, brushes, and water at hand.

Step 2: Sketching the Composition

Using the line drawings provided in your pack, lightly sketch the outline of the major elements onto your canvas. Use an artists grid if you want precise proportions and placements, aligning it with the corresponding grid on your source image.

Step 3: Painting the Sky and Distant Hills

  1. Mix shades of blue and white to create a gradient for the sky. Start from the top of the canvas, using a larger brush for smooth blending.
  2. Use purples and deeper blues for the distant hills. Blend these colors softly into the lower portion of the sky, capturing the atmospheric perspective.

Step 4: Adding the Midground Fields and Trees

  1. Mix greens and yellows for the fields. Apply these colors with broad, confident strokes to depict the expanse of the landscape.
  2. Add darker greens and hints of orange and yellow to portray the trees and bushes. Use the line drawing to guide placement and shapes.

Step 5: Painting the Water

  1. Use a mix of blue tones to paint the water, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape. Add streaks of white and darker blues to indicate movement and depth.
  2. Introduce hints of orange and brown to reflect the surrounding earth and foliage in the water.

Step 6: Refining and Detailing

  1. Refine the details by adding texture to the foliage with smaller brushes. Add highlights and shadows where needed to enhance depth.
  2. Pay attention to the light source and ensure that shadows and highlights are consistent throughout the composition.

Step 7: Final Touches

  • Step back and view your painting as a whole. Make any final adjustments to balance and harmony.
  • Let your painting dry thoroughly before displaying or framing.

Enjoy the process of bringing this beautiful landscape to life, and feel free to infuse your personal touch into the artwork!

Start painting today! Instant download.

Buy the pack now and you'll be painting in no time!

Buy now

Similar Paintings You Might Like….

Prefer a Ready-to-Hang Version?

Framed version of River Spean
Love this artwork? Explore even more ways to enjoy it at home—visit ScotlandPaintings.com to discover beautifully framed prints, premium canvas editions, and high-quality posters featuring this stunning Scottish scene. Each product is professionally printed and ready to bring the charm of Scotland straight to your walls.
Buy a framed print of this painting

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.