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Name: Shetland - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Painting - Shetland - 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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Why You’ll Love Our Packs

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.

Pure Relaxation

Painting reduces stress and helps you unwind.
Focus on painting, not the challenge of drawing.
A therapeutic break from everyday distractions.

Own Your Artwork, 100%

Tweak colours and medium for true creative freedom.
No copyright: sell, gift, or display your final piece.
Say, “Yes, I painted that!” when friends compliment it.

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See The Transformation

Drag the handle left or right to compare the line drawing with the original painting.

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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Imagine standing on the rugged cliffs of Shetland, gazing over a breathtaking landscape where vibrant rolling hills meet the ever-changing sea. The painting portrays a secluded cottage nestled amidst lush green fields, with distant mountains providing a tranquil backdrop. Rich in vivid hues, this artwork beautifully captures the lively greens, deep purples, and soft blues of the Scottish landscape. The artistic style is bold and expressive, leveraging broad, sweeping brushstrokes to convey the dynamic interplay of light and shadow that dances across the scene.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Preparation

Materials: Ensure you have the Paint-Your-Own Pack, including the source painting image, line drawings, sketches, and optional artist's grid.
Workspace: Set up a well-lit area with all your painting materials. Lay out your paints, brushes, and water nearby.
Reference: Keep the source painting image nearby for constant reference.

Understanding the Composition

The included line drawings offer a simplified version of the painting to help you understand the composition. Use these to outline the key elements: the cottage, hills, sea, and sky.

Using the Artist's Grid

The optional grid helps maintain accurate proportions. Align your canvas with the grid version of the drawing to ensure the placement of each element is correct.

Step 1: Sky and Distant Hills

Base Layer: Begin with a light wash of soft blues and whites for the sky. Use broad strokes to create a smooth gradient.
Distant Hills: Apply a gentle mix of blues and purples for the hills on the horizon. Let the colors blend naturally for a misty effect.

Step 2: Sea and Shore

Foundation: Establish the sea with strokes of vibrant blues and whites, capturing the movement of the waves.
Shoreline Details: Use a slightly darker palette to outline the rocky edges and create texture along the water’s edge.

Step 3: Rolling Fields

Fields: Layer various greens with hints of yellow to achieve the vibrant fields. Use expressive strokes to depict the grassy texture.
Field Shadows: Add depth with darker hues for shadows, particularly around rocks and the base of hills.

Step 4: The Cottage

Structure: Paint the cottage using white, with subtle grays for shadows to suggest structure.
Roof and Details: Apply darker tones for the roof and fine details, like windows and doors, ensuring they stand out.

Step 5: Final Touches

Foreground: Add intricate details to the foreground rocks and grass, using a fine brush to highlight texture.
Adjustments: Review the entire painting to ensure harmony in colors and adjust where necessary for balance.

Conclusion

Once finished, let your painting dry completely before displaying. The vibrant colors and dynamic brushwork make this artwork a captivating homage to the natural beauty of Shetland, Scotland. Enjoy the satisfaction of recreating this landscape with your personal touch!

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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.

5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

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.

7. Liability

We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from the use of our Paint-it-Yourself packs. Ensure you download and store your files securely within the provided access period.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact Us

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