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This enchanting painting of Edinburgh captures the city’s unique skyline atop a colorful sea of stylized autumn trees. The artwork showcases charming medieval buildings and turrets against a backdrop of expansive, softly rendered clouds. Warm autumnal shades—orange, red, and gold—dominate the foreground, while cool blues and grays accentuate the rooftops and distant structures. The artistic style combines elements of abstraction and realism, seamlessly blending color and form to create a vibrant urban landscape.
Before starting, examine the included line drawings and optional grid. These tools will help you accurately place key elements of the painting.
Start with a light base layer of the sky, using wide brushes to blend soft white and pastel hues. Focus on the cloud formations, ensuring seamless transitions between shades.
Block in the main shapes of the buildings using muted grays and earthy tones. Gradually layer colors, paying attention to the varying rooftop colors. Add darker lines for the roofs and windows as details.
Apply rich autumn colors in overlapping circles for the trees. Use a variety of orange, red, and yellow hues to create depth. Employ harsher black lines to sketch out the bare tree branches and trunks.
Refine the painting by adding architectural details to the buildings and soft highlights to the clouds. Use a fine brush for detailing windows and doors, and adjust highlights and shadows for realism.
Review the entire painting, make any necessary adjustments to color balance, and let it dry completely before displaying.
Utilize the included color wheel for reference. The dominant autumn tones create warmth, while the cooler shades in the buildings and sky add balance. Experiment with mixing these colors to match the original painting.
Enjoy recreating this captivating view of Edinburgh and immerse yourself in the artistic journey!