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Painting - Loch Awe - Scottish Lochs
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Original painting of Loch Awe
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
Sepia + Grid
Sketch
Sketch
Sketch with grid
Sketch + Grid
Colour wheel / palette
Colour Palette

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Sketch with grid
Sketch
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Painting

How It Works

  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!
  5. Showcase or Monetise Your Artwork: Gift it, hang it on your wall, or even sell it—we grant you the freedom to profit.
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Painting Guidance

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This vibrant painting of Loch Awe captures the serene beauty of the Scottish landscape with its luminous color palette and expressive brushwork. The composition highlights expansive views of the loch, surrounded by rolling hills and majestic mountains. Vivid hues of blue, green, and purple, contrasted with warm oranges and yellows, create a dynamic scene that exudes tranquility and grandeur. The artistic style combines elements of realism and impressionism, emphasizing both detail and atmospheric effects.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Paint-Your-Own Pack (includes source painting, line drawings, sketches, artist grid)
  • Canvas or painting surface
  • Acrylic or oil paints in specified colors (refer to color wheel in pack)
  • Brushes of various sizes (flat, round, detail)
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Cup of water (acrylic) or solvent (oil)
  • Paper towels or cloth

Setting Up Your Workspace

  1. Find a well-lit area to set up your painting station.
  2. Arrange your materials and ensure you have easy access to water or solvent.
  3. Lay out your printed line drawing on your canvas using the grid for accuracy.

Using the Line Drawing and Grid

The line drawing and grid included in your pack are designed to assist with composition accuracy. Follow these steps to utilize them effectively:

  1. Grid Your Canvas: Lightly draw a grid on your canvas based on the grid provided in the pack.
  2. Transfer the Drawing: Use the grid technique to replicate the line drawing onto your canvas, ensuring proper scale and proportion.
  3. Outline the Composition: Trace the major outlines lightly with a pencil or a fine brush and diluted paint.

Painting Process

Follow these structured steps to build your painting layer by layer:

  1. Background & Sky:
    • Start with the sky using soft blues and purples, blending to create subtle gradients.
    • Add hints of light yellows and whites for clouds, using a soft brush for a wispy effect.
  2. Mountains:
    • Mix various shades of blue and purple to capture the distant hills and mountains.
    • Use a flat brush to define the shapes, adding depth with darker tones at the base.
  3. Loch & Reflections:
    • Paint the loch with shades of blue and green, reflecting the sky and surrounding hills.
    • Add subtle highlights and variations to suggest movement and light.
  4. Foreground & Vegetation:
    • Use vibrant greens mixed with yellows for the fields, incorporating strokes of orange and red for trees.
    • Define the trees with a mix of loose and detailed brushwork, emphasizing the play of light and shadow.
  5. Final Details:
    • Add details to the buildings and any points of interest in the landscape.
    • Enhance contrast and highlights to bring depth.
    • Refine the overall composition, checking for balance and harmony.

Finishing Touches

  • Allow the painting to dry completely.
  • Apply a varnish if desired to protect the finished piece.

Experiment with your personal touch to bring the serene beauty of Loch Awe to life while enjoying the painting process!

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