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Original painting of Kiloran Bay
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
Colour wheel / palette
Colour Palette

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  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.
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Painting Guidance

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The painting of Kiloran Bay captures the enchanting beauty of a Scottish sunset reflected over tranquil waters. Bold strokes and vibrant colors create a dynamic and expressive landscape, evoking a feeling of serenity and awe. The palette includes rich purples, vivid oranges, and tranquil blues, blending seamlessly to depict the natural splendor of the scene. The painting's impressionistic style invites viewers to feel the textures and experience the setting sun's warmth and light.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or paper
  • Acrylic or oil paints matching the color palette provided
  • Brushes of various sizes (flat and round)
  • Palette knife (optional for texture)
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Water jar (for acrylics) or solvent (for oils)

Using the Line Drawings and Artist Grid

Use the provided line drawings to sketch the basic composition lightly onto your canvas. If you choose to use the grid, draw it on both your reference line drawing and your canvas to help maintain accurate proportions.

Creating the Background

  1. Sky: Begin by painting the sky using light oranges and yellows near the horizon, gradually transitioning to purples and pinks higher up. Use broad, horizontal strokes to blend the colors softly.
  2. Midground Mountains: Paint the distant mountains using saturated purples and deep blues, allowing the colors to become darker towards the hills' bases.

Painting the Water

  1. Apply a base layer of blues for the water, reflecting the sky's colors. Use horizontal strokes to convey the water's calmness.
  2. Add highlights of yellow and orange to depict the setting sun's reflections. Blend gently for a shimmering effect.

Creating the Foreground

  1. Hills and Vegetation: Use vibrant oranges, greens, and purples to paint the foreground hills and fields. Create texture with varied brush strokes, capturing the area's lushness.
  2. Trees and Bushes: Add details to the bushes and trees with dark greens and purples, using a stippling technique to create depth and dimension.

Refining Details

  • Enhance the shadows on the hills and water with deeper blues and purples, adding contrast to the composition.
  • Refine the edges of the mountains and hills with a smaller brush to create definition.
  • Use a palette knife to add texture to the foreground elements, if desired, for an impressionistic touch.

Final Touches

  • Step back and assess the overall balance of the painting. Adjust colors and values if necessary for harmony.
  • Sign your painting once you are satisfied with your work.

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