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Painting - Arisaig Beach - Scottish Beaches
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Original painting of Arisaig 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
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Sketch
Sketch
Sketch with grid
Sketch + Grid
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  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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Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Arisaig Beach, a masterpiece that captures the serene meeting of land and sea beneath a vibrant sunset. This painting exudes warmth with its rich palette of purples, blues, yellows, and oranges, painting the sky and beach in harmonious, sweeping strokes. The gentle curve of the shore invites the viewer's eye to follow the scene as it transitions from the tranquil water to the majestic hills beyond. The use of bold color splashes and soft blending techniques embodies an impressionistic style, where light and color take center stage.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Preparation

  • Materials Needed: Paints, brushes (various sizes), palette, canvas, water cup, and paper towels.
  • Set Up: Ensure your workstation is well-lit. Keep the included line drawing and color wheel nearby for reference.

1. Sketching the Composition

  1. Using the provided line drawing or the grid version, lightly sketch the main outlines of the painting onto your canvas. Focus on the horizon line, the outline of the hills, and the basic shapes of the beach.
  2. The grid can be used to maintain proportions accurately. Align the grid on the source image to your canvas and transfer section by section.

2. Background Sky and Sun

  1. Sky: Begin with the background. Mix a blend of soft yellow and orange for the sunset. Use broad, horizontal strokes to apply these colors at the horizon, gradually blending them upward into lighter hues.
  2. Sun: Using pure white or light yellow, paint the central section of the sun. Allow it to bleed slightly into the surrounding colors for a glowing effect.

3. Hills and Water

  1. Hills: Mix purple and blue to create the silhouette of the hills. Apply these colors with defined strokes, focusing on capturing the shadow details.
  2. Water: For the water, use a mix of blue and green, reflecting the sky’s colors. Add lighter strokes close to the horizon to indicate reflected light.

4. Foreground and Beach

  1. Sand and Rocks: Use sandy yellows and browns, incorporating splashes of orange and purple. Highlight the contours of rocks with darker shades.
  2. Blend these with dashes of green to suggest seaweed or coastal vegetation.

5. Final Details and Adjustments

  1. Refinement: Go over any areas that need more contrast or detail. Add fine lines and small details to rocks and trees.
  2. Finalize: Step back and assess your painting. Use the color wheel to adjust any imbalances in color harmony.

6. Finishing Touches

  • Let your painting dry thoroughly before displaying.
  • Consider varnishing your work to protect and enhance the vibrancy of the colors.

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