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Name: Isle of Islay - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - Isle of Islay - 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.

Build Confidence, Fast

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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The painting of the Isle of Islay captures the vibrant and dramatic landscape of this beautiful Scottish location. With bold blocks of color, the painting evokes the expansive views and lush fields that stretch towards the horizon. A quaint white cottage nestles among the colorful fields, offering a focal point amidst the dynamic brushstrokes. The color palette is rich and expressive, featuring vivid purples, blues, and oranges against softer yellows and greens. The artistic style is impressionistic, with loose, energetic strokes that convey movement and light, creating an engaging and lively composition.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic paints: blue, purple, orange, yellow, green, white, black.
Brushes: a large flat brush, medium round brush, and small detail brush.
Canvas or thick paper.
Palette for mixing colors.
Water container and cloth for cleaning brushes.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Workspace

Ensure you have adequate lighting and all materials within reach. Lay out your Paint-Your-Own Pack, including the line drawing and color wheel. Use the grid provided to help accurately sketch the composition onto your canvas.

Step 2: Sketching the Composition

Use the provided line drawing as a guide. Lightly pencil in the main outlines on your canvas, focusing on the horizon, the cottage, and any large areas of color. The grid can assist in keeping proportions accurate, especially for the placement of the cottage.

Step 3: Blocking in the Base Colors

Sky: Mix a soft blue with white for the sky and use the large brush to cover the top area.
Mountains: Use a mixture of blue and purple to create the mountain shapes.
Fields: Introduce yellow and green tones beneath the sky, adding variations for depth.
Foreground: Apply broad strokes of purple and orange, creating the vibrant field and path leading towards the cottage.

Step 4: Adding Details and Shadows

With the medium round brush, begin to layer additional colors for texture and depth:

Cottage: Use white and light grey to refine the cottage shape, adding subtle shadows with a touch of black.
Trees and Bushes: Apply dabs of green mixed with black for the trees near the cottage and orange for the bushes.
Water: Incorporate light blue and white for any water reflections.

Step 5: Refining and Finishing Touches

With the small detail brush, refine the edges and add highlights to areas that catch the light, like the edge of the cottage and tips of the foliage. Use your color wheel for reference to ensure the balance of colors is harmonious.

Step 6: Final Review

Step back and view your painting from a distance to make any last-minute adjustments. Consider adding slight accents of contrasting colors to make certain areas pop, drawing attention to the painting's key elements, such as the cottage and vibrant fields.

Once satisfied, allow your painting to dry completely before displaying it proudly.

Enjoy the process of recreating this vivid landscape, and let your artistic expression shine through each brushstroke!

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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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All artwork and content in the Paint-it-Yourself packs remain the intellectual property of ScotlandPaintings.com. By purchasing a pack, you do not acquire any copyright ownership of the original painting or digital content.

6. Refund Policy

Due to the digital nature of the product, all sales are final, and we do not offer refunds. If you experience any issues with your download, please contact us for support.

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