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Painting - Portree Harbour - Modern & Minimal
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Original painting of Portree Harbour
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Painting with grid
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Line drawing with grid
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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 Portree Harbour captures the serene beauty of this Scottish haven with a modern touch. The artwork showcases a harmonious blend of geometric shapes and soft, muted tones—shades of blue, teal, and ivory dominate the scene. The harbour is depicted with quaint, overlapping buildings and calm reflections on water, all under a misty sky. The style brings a contemporary twist to a traditional landscape, emphasizing simplicity and elegance.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or painting surface
  • Acrylic paints in the colors from the included palette: teal, blue, ivory, charcoal, black, white
  • Brushes (flat, round, detail)
  • Palette for mixing
  • Water and cloth for cleaning brushes

Step 1: Sketching the Outline

Using the Line Drawings: Begin by transferring the line drawing onto your canvas. Use either tracing paper or lightly sketch it freehand using a pencil. This will help establish the basic structure of the buildings and boats.

Using the Grid: Align your canvas with the artist’s grid provided in the pack for accurate proportions. Refer to the grid version of the image for precise placement of shapes.

Step 2: Blocking in Major Shapes

  1. Sky and Distant Hills: Mix a light blend of white with hints of blue and paint the sky. Add a light misty effect using dry brushing techniques for the hills.
  2. Background Buildings: Use light blue-grey and dilute it for a softer look. Apply in geometric shapes to capture the overlapping structures.

Step 3: Painting the Foreground

  1. Front Buildings: Mix teal, ivory, and charcoal depending on the shade needed. Employ a flat brush for the straight edges of buildings. Paint door and window details carefully using a detail brush.
  2. The Boats: Use solid black for the hull of the boats and deep red for accents. Add highlight details with a small round brush.

Step 4: Adding Reflections

Paint the reflections on the water using a mix of colors used for the buildings and sky. Use horizontal brush strokes for a smooth water effect. Blend gently using water to achieve the translucency of reflections.

Step 5: Final Details and Touch-Ups

  • Details: Add tiny details using a fine brush, such as window frames and boat rigging.
  • Check Contrast: Adjust contrast by adding darker tones to shadows where applicable.

Step 6: Review and Finish

Stand back and review your painting, ensuring all elements are balanced and to your satisfaction. Make any final touch-ups and allow the painting to dry completely.

Enjoy the completion of your Portree Harbour masterpiece, capturing the tranquil and modern essence of this beautiful Scottish scene!

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