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Name: River Etive - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - River Etive - Scotland in Summer

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Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

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Tonal (B&W)

Painting + Grid

Line Drawing

Line + Grid

Sepia Sketch

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Colour Palette

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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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Focus on painting, not the challenge of drawing.
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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 River Etive in Scotland captures the serene beauty of a highland river meandering through a landscape of mountains and lush greenery. The scene is rendered in a vibrant impressionistic style, characterized by bold brushstrokes and a rich, expressive color palette. The mountains stand tall in varying shades of blues and purples, contrasting beautifully with the golden yellows and vivid greens of the trees and rolling hills. The river offers a tranquil pathway through the landscape, reflecting the sky and surrounding colors in its surface. This painting invites the viewer into a world of natural beauty and vivid emotion.

Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas (the size of your choice)
Artist brushes in various sizes
Acrylic paints (refer to the included color wheel for palette)
Palette knife (optional, for texture)
Water cup and palette for mixing
Paper towels or cloth for cleaning brushes

Preparation

Review the Source Materials: Begin by examining the source painting image and line drawings. Familiarize yourself with the composition and major elements, such as the river, mountains, and trees.
Set Up Your Workspace: Ensure you have good lighting and a clean area to work. Lay out your paints and have your reference images nearby.
Grid or Line Drawings: If using the artists grid, lightly sketch the grid onto your canvas to help with accurate placement of the elements. Alternatively, use the included line drawings to transfer key outlines directly.

Step-by-Step Painting Process

Sky and Distant Mountains:
- Base Layer: Start with the sky. Use a larger brush to apply light blues and subtle purples, blending smoothly.
- Mountains: Mix blues and purples for the mountains. Paint the distant ones lighter to create depth, using broader strokes.
Foreground Mountains and Trees:
- Darker Tones: Use a combination of deeper blues and add a hint of green for the slopes and tree lines.
- Abstract Tree Forms: Use pronounced strokes and contrast with yellows for the foliage. Emphasize light source for brightness.
River and Midground:
- Flow and Reflection: Mix lighter blues with touches of the surrounding colors to depict the river's reflections.
- Texture and Light: Incorporate brighter greens and yellows along riverbanks to highlight sunlit areas.
Foreground Details:
- Rocks and Grass: Use earth tones—browns and vivid greens. Highlight with orange and magenta for artistic flair.
- Palette Knife (Optional): Apply thicker paint for texture, capturing the rugged texture of the rocks.

Finishing Touches

Details and Highlights: Add fine details with a small brush for tree trunks, or use a light touch to enhance reflections and highlights.
Final Adjustments: Step back and view your painting as a whole. Adjust colors and tones as needed for balance and harmony.
Signature: Sign your painting discreetly in a corner once satisfied with your work.

Enjoy the process of bringing this beautiful, tranquil scene of River Etive to life through your unique artistic touch. Let the vibrant landscape inspire you as you recreate this masterpiece.

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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

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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.

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You can download the PDF a maximum of three (3) times.
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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:

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Sell prints or reproductions of the painting you create.
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Grant usage rights to any third party for any purpose other than personal enjoyment.

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