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Painting - Balmedie Beach - Scottish Beaches
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Original painting of Balmedie Beach
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

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Sketch with grid
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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!
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Painting Guidance

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Imagine standing at Balmedie Beach, Scotland, where vibrant hues of orange and purple blend into the quiet blues of the sky. This painting captures the essence of a serene sunset, with soft, sweeping brushstrokes that create a sense of peaceful movement. The foreground is alive with rich, warm colors, while the distant horizon fades gently into muted tones. This artwork invites viewers into a harmonious landscape, where sky and sand meet in a soothing embrace.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or paper
  • Acrylic paints (see color wheel for palette)
  • Brushes (various sizes)
  • Palette or mixing tray
  • Water and cloth for cleaning brushes
  • The Paint-Your-Own Pack

Preparation

  1. Review the Pack: Open the Paint-Your-Own Pack and examine the source painting image, line drawings, and sketches. Familiarize yourself with the composition using the optional artist's grid to ensure accuracy.
  2. Set Up Work Area: Arrange your materials, ensuring good lighting and a comfortable workspace.
  3. Prepare Your Canvas: Use the grid or line drawings to lightly sketch the composition on your canvas in pencil.

Painting Steps

Sky and Clouds

  1. Base Layer: Mix light blues and purples to cover the sky area, starting from the top and working downward with wide, even strokes.
  2. Add Clouds: Use a softer brush with whites and hints of pinks, layer fluffy cloud shapes near the horizon.
  3. Blend: Use a slightly damp brush to gently blend the sky and cloud edges, creating a seamless transition.

Horizon and Mountains

  1. Horizon Line: Paint a thin line of darker blue to define where the sky meets the horizon.
  2. Mountains: Use deeper blues and purples to form the mountain silhouettes on the left, adding subtle lighter highlights for depth.

Beach and Foreground

  1. Sand Base: Apply broad strokes of orange and pink to capture the sandy expanse, concentrating brighter tones towards the center.
  2. Add Shadows: Introduce some dark purples in sweeping strokes, mimicking the natural patterns and shadows of the beach.
  3. Texture: Use a palette knife or dry brush to add texture and interest to the sand, reflecting light and shadow variations.

Final Touches

  1. Check Composition: Stand back and compare your painting to the source image. Make any adjustments needed for balance and color harmony.
  2. Details: Use fine brushes for any small details like distant figures, using darker colors for contrast.
  3. Seal Your Work: Once dry, consider using a varnish to preserve your painting.

Enjoy the process and embrace the unique touches that make your painting special. Happy painting!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Absolutely. We provide sketches, line drawings, grids, and colour guidance, so even first-timers can paint with confidence. No drawing experience required.

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