Love this painting?

Want to paint it yourself?

Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack for £9.99

Painting - Mallaig Harbour - Modern & Minimal
Buy Now - £9.99

Download all 10 source images for £9.99

Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

Original painting of Mallaig Harbour
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
Instant Download - £9.99

Why You’ll Love Our Packs

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.

Build Confidence, Fast

  • See clear progress from your first brushstroke.
  • Structured references remove guesswork.
  • Hone skills at your own pace, without pressure.

Pure Relaxation

  • Painting reduces stress and helps you unwind.
  • Focus on painting, not the challenge of drawing.
  • A therapeutic break from everyday distractions.

Own Your Artwork, 100%

  • Tweak colours and medium for true creative freedom.
  • No copyright: sell, gift, or display your final piece.
  • Say, “Yes, I painted that!” when friends compliment it.

Get a FREE pack!

Buy two packs and get one completely FREE!

Simply add three packs to your cart and and enter the coupon "onefree"

Browse: Similar paintings | All paintings | Same style | Same subject

See The Transformation

Drag the handle left or right to compare the line drawing with the original painting.

Sketch with grid
Sketch
Original
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.
Artist with iPad and Easel

Painting Guidance

Buy the pack - then follow this guidance.

Welcome to the tranquil and picturesque setting of Mallaig Harbour in Scotland, captured in a vibrant and serene painting that showcases a harmonious blend of architecture and water reflections. The painting artfully combines modern cubist elements with a rich color palette of warm reds, oranges, yellows, and cool greys and blues. A striking feature is the reflection of colorful boats and quaint harbor buildings in the calm waters, creating a mirror-like effect that enhances the tranquil feel of the scene. The geometric shapes add an abstract, yet structured, depth to the artwork, inviting viewers into this coastal haven.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Acrylic or watercolor paints as per the color wheel provided
  • Brushes: flat, round, and detail
  • Canvas or watercolor paper
  • Painter’s tape
  • Palette
  • Water cup and paper towels

Part 1: Preparing Your Workspace

  1. Set up your materials: Arrange your painting area with all the necessary materials within easy reach. Lay out the canvas or paper, and ensure good lighting.
  2. Secure your paper: If using paper, tape the edges to a board to prevent warping.

Part 2: Sketching the Composition

  1. Use the provided line drawing: Place the line drawing over your canvas or paper. Optionally, use a light box or transfer paper to lightly trace the primary outlines of the buildings and boats.
  2. Implement the grid: If using the artist's grid, lightly draw grid lines on your canvas and use them to accurately place and size each element according to the reference image.
  3. Double-check proportions: Ensure all major lines and shapes are proportionally accurate, adjusting as needed before moving on.

Part 3: Painting the Background

  1. Start with large areas: Using a flat brush, apply washes of warm yellows and oranges to create the atmospheric background.
  2. Blend carefully: While the paint is still wet, blend in some cooler grey tones at the edges to suggest distant shadows and depth.
  3. Let it dry completely: Make sure the background is dry before proceeding to avoid unwanted color mixing.

Part 4: Painting the Structures and Boats

  1. Blocks of color: Mix the specific reds, oranges, and yellows per the color wheel and apply to the buildings, working from larger shapes down to smaller details.
  2. Add depth: Use varying tones of the same color to add depth and dimension to each building, focusing on where light and shadow would naturally occur.
  3. Paint the boats: Using a detail brush, carefully paint the outlined shapes of the boats with clean, crisp lines. Mimic the vibrancy of the buildings while paying attention to perspective.

Part 5: Capturing Reflections

  1. Base layer: Start with the overall water area, painting it in a slightly darker hue to create a foundation for reflections.
  2. Add reflections: Mimic the colors of the buildings and boats in the water beneath them but blend them slightly for a natural reflective look.
  3. Finalize with details: Use a small brush to add light ripples and reflections in the water, using horizontal strokes to create a lifelike effect.

Part 6: Final Touches

  1. Review and Adjust: Step back and review your painting for balance. Adjust color intensity and shadows as needed for overall harmony.
  2. Additional details: Use the smallest brushes to add any final details to enhance the buildings and boats, such as windows or masts.
  3. Seal your artwork: Once thoroughly dry, apply a fixative (if using pastel) or a varnish for acrylic paintings to preserve your work.

Congratulations! You have now recreated the beautiful Mallaig Harbour painting, capturing both its serene ambiance and vibrant structure. Display your work proudly, as it brings a piece of Scotland’s

Start painting today! Instant download.

Buy the pack now and you'll be painting in no time!

Buy now

Similar Paintings You Might Like….

Glen Coe
Glen Coe
Glen Coe
Glen Coe
Glen Nevis
Loch Lomond
Glen Nevis
Loch Morar
Loch Morar
Glen Coe
Glen Coe
Luskentyre Sands
Glen Nevis
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond
Glen Coe
Glen Nevis
Loch Lomond
Glencoe
Glen Coe
Glen Coe
Luskentyre Sands
Glen Nevis
Glen Coe
Glen Coe
Glen Coe
Glen Nevis
Glen Coe
Luskentyre Sands
Glen Coe
Glencoe
Glen Coe
Loch Morar
Portree Harbour
Isle of Skye
Loch Lomond
Glen Coe
Isle of Skye
Glen Coe
Glen Nevis
Same style Same subject

Prefer a Ready-to-Hang Version?

Framed version of Mallaig Harbour
Love this artwork? Explore even more ways to enjoy it at home—visit ScotlandPaintings.com to discover beautifully framed prints, premium canvas editions, and high-quality posters featuring this stunning Scottish scene. Each product is professionally printed and ready to bring the charm of Scotland straight to your walls.
Buy a framed print of this painting

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.