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Painting - Glen Affric - Scottish Glens
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Original painting of Glen Affric
Original
Tonal version
Tonal (B&W)
Painting with grid
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Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
Line + Grid
Sepia sketch
Sepia Sketch
Sepia sketch with grid
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Sketch
Sketch
Sketch with grid
Sketch + Grid
Colour wheel / palette
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Painting Guidance

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The painting of Glen Affric captures the dramatic beauty of one of Scotland’s most picturesque glens. With vibrant greens in the foreground reflecting the lush landscape and dark, brooding hills in the background under a dynamic sky, this scene is rich in contrast and depth. The painting's style blends realistic details with expressive brushwork, allowing the colors to evoke a sense of movement and life. The color palette is a harmonious blend of earthy greens, rich blues, and warm oranges, capturing both the tranquility and wildness of the Scottish highlands.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Preparation

  • Gather your Paint-Your-Own Pack including the line drawings, sketches, and grid versions.
  • Set up your workspace with the source painting image and color wheel visible for reference.
  • Prepare your canvas, ensuring it's primed and ready for acrylic paint application.

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Line Drawings: Use these as a guide for initial sketching to capture key elements of the landscape, such as the hills, trees, and river. This will help maintain correct proportions.

Grid Version: Align the grid over your canvas to assist with accurate placement and scaling. This is especially useful for aligning the horizon line and significant landmarks.

Step 1: Sky and Background

  1. Base Layer: Begin with a light layer of titanium white mixed with a hint of cerulean blue for the sky. Use sweeping horizontal strokes to create a soft gradient.
  2. Clouds: While the base is still wet, introduce dynamic cloud shapes using more white, blending softly to achieve a natural fluffiness.
  3. Hills: Mix ultramarine blue and a touch of burnt sienna for the distant hills, applying with diagonal brush strokes to convey depth.

Step 2: Middle Ground Trees and Land

  1. Forest: Use a mixture of sap green and black to outline the dense forest, adding darker tones towards the base for shadow effects.
  2. Tree Tops: Layer lighter shades of green on top, using a dabbing technique with a fan brush for texture.
  3. Land: Employ yellow ochre and olive green, with varied brushwork to create the rolling grassy plains.

Step 3: Foreground Details

  1. River and Reflections: Mix white, ultramarine, and hints of turquoise to paint the reflective surface of the river meandering through the land.
  2. Foreground Foliage: Use vibrant green and cadmium orange to add life, applying with varied, expressive strokes to enhance texture and movement.
  3. Tree Trunks: Use a fine brush to paint the slender, dark tree trunks. Add highlights with a thin mixture of white and grey for depth.

Step 4: Final Touches

  • Highlights: Use a small brush to accentuate highlights on the hills and water for added realism.
  • Details and Textures: Introduce finer details with a liner brush, specifying twigs, and grasses with subtle strokes.
  • Review: Step back to determine if adjustments in color or details are required for balance and harmony.

Completion

Allow the painting to dry thoroughly. Step back and admire your recreation of Glen Affric, basking in the tranquil yet majestic landscape you’ve brought to life on canvas.

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