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Painting - River Ness - Modern & Minimal
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Original painting of River Ness
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
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Painting

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  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!
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Painting Guidance

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The painting of River Ness is a mesmerizing abstraction that captures the tranquil beauty and serene flow of water through geometric forms. The composition is dominated by a large circular motif, with rectangular segments in warm earth tones like ochre, coral, and rust at the top, transitioning to cooler blues and grays at the bottom. This blend of warm and cool tones reflects the natural landscape around the river, highlighting the tranquil and harmonious essence of the scene. The artistic style blends abstraction with subtle realism, inviting viewers to feel the gentle flow of the River Ness through color and form.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Preparation

  • Set up your workspace with all necessary materials from the Paint-Your-Own Pack.
  • Review the included line drawings, sketches, and artist grid to familiarize yourself with the composition.
  • Keep the color wheel and palette close by for reference.

Step 1: Outline the Composition

Using the Grid: Align your canvas with the artists’ grid version to ensure accurate placement.

  1. Start by lightly sketching the large circular motif in the center of your canvas.
  2. Sketch the rectangular segments, ensuring the warm tones are above and cool tones are below the central circle.
  3. Use the line drawings as guides to maintaining symmetry and proportion.

Step 2: Painting the Sky and Background

  1. Begin with the upper section of the painting, using ochre and coral to fill the rectangles above the circle.
  2. Blend the colors gently to reflect the sky at dawn or dusk, using broad, gentle brush strokes.

Step 3: Painting the Water

  1. Move to the lower section, using shades of blue and gray to capture the flow of the River Ness.
  2. Apply the paint in smooth, horizontal strokes to mimic the tranquil movement of water.
  3. Blend the colors where they meet to achieve a seamless transition.

Step 4: Adding Depth and Detail

  1. Use a finer brush to enhance the definition between the geometric segments.
  2. Add subtle gradients within each rectangle to suggest depth and texture.
  3. Ensure the colors are harmonious, referring back to the color wheel if needed.

Step 5: Final Touches

  1. Step back and assess the overall balance of the painting.
  2. Make any necessary adjustments to color and form for harmony and flow.
  3. Let the painting dry completely before display.

Enjoy recreating the tranquil and harmonious beauty of River Ness, where geometry and nature converge in a dance of colors and forms.

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