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Name: Glen Lyon - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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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

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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.

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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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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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Glen Lyon, Scotland, captures the serene and majestic beauty of the Scottish Highlands through vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes. In this painting, a winding river gracefully leads the eye through lush valleys and towards distant hills, drenched in hues of blue and purple. The landscape is dotted with autumnal trees, their leaves blazing in shades of orange and gold, offering a striking contrast to the cool tones of the surrounding mountains. The artist uses an expressive, impressionistic style, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow to evoke a sense of depth and tranquility.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic paints or oils (matching the color wheel provided in your kit)
Canvas or paper
Brushes (assorted sizes)
Pencil for sketching
Palette for mixing colors

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The provided line drawings and grid version will help you accurately sketch the composition. Use the grid to align your sketch with the painting's key features, ensuring proportional accuracy.

Sketching the Outline

Begin by lightly sketching the outline of the river as it winds through the foreground to the background, using the grid as a guide.
Add the basic shapes of the surrounding hills and mountains. Focus on capturing the distinct curves and slopes visible in the image.
Sketch the position of the trees, marking the areas of foliage with simple shapes.

Blocking in Main Colors

Start by applying the sky colors. Use a mixture of light creams and soft blues to create a gradient effect.
Paint the distant hills using muted purples and blues, working from light to dark to create a sense of depth.
Fill in the valley with rich greens and yellows, echoing the vibrancy of the foreground.

Adding Details and Textures

Focus on the trees next, using bold oranges and yellows to convey the warmth of the autumn foliage.
Use darker shades of blue and purple to define the hills, emphasizing the shadows and gradients present in the landscape.
Add texture to the grassy areas using varied shades of green and occasional dabs of yellow. This will mimic the texture of natural grass and leaves.

Finishing Touches

Introduce highlights with lighter mixes of your existing palette, accentuating the parts of the river and foliage catching sunlight.
Revisit any areas that require additional depth or definition. Consider using thin brushes for fine details.
Review your work with the source image for final adjustments, ensuring consistency with the painting’s inherent balance and dynamics.

Tip: Take frequent breaks to view your work from a distance. This will help you appreciate the overall composition and make any necessary changes.

Your recreation of Glen Lyon will share in the vivid charm and serene beauty of the original, capturing the spirit of Scotland's majestic landscape.

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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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