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Name: River Tay - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - River Tay - Scotland Fly Fishing

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Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

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Line Drawing

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Colour Palette

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Artist grid guides ensure perfect proportions.
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Structured references remove guesswork.
Hone skills at your own pace, without pressure.

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Focus on painting, not the challenge of drawing.
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How It Works

Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack.: Check out securely, then instantly receive your PDF pack by email.
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.
Start Your Sketch / Tracing: Transfer or trace the line drawing onto your canvas/paper. Use grid lines if you want perfect proportions.
Paint the Picture: Follow our tonal references, colour palette, or experiment freely. Enjoy a stress-free painting session!
Showcase or Monetise Your Artwork: Gift it, hang it on your wall, or even sell it—we grant you the freedom to profit.

Painting Guidance

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The painting of River Tay captures the serene beauty of a Scottish landscape at dusk. A lone fisherman, shrouded in silhouette, stands amidst the shimmering reflections of the evening sky on the river’s surface. The cool blues of the distant mountains contrast with the warm glow of the sunset, creating a dramatic and tranquil scene. The colour palette lends itself to a play of light and shadow, merging impressionistic and realist styles to evoke a peaceful, reflective mood.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting paper
Acrylic or oil paints in the following colors: ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, white, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, black
Brushes: flat, round, and fine detail brushes
Palette for mixing colors
Water or solvent for cleaning brushes (depending on paint type)
Rag or paper towels

Preparation

Using the Line Drawing and Grid: Begin by using the provided line drawing and optional artist grid to sketch the basic outline of the scene on your canvas. This will help you accurately position the river, fisherman, distant mountains, and trees.

Background and Sky

Mix cerulean blue with white to create a soft blue for the sky. Use a large flat brush to apply it to the top third of your canvas, using sweeping horizontal strokes.
Introduce yellow ochre into the sky along the horizon line to capture the effect of the setting sun. Blend gently where the blue and yellow meet, creating a soft transition.

Mountains and Trees

Mix ultramarine blue with a hint of black for the distant mountains. Use sweeping, angular strokes to define their shapes.
Add more black to the mix for the silhouette of the trees on the right. Use a small round brush for detail.

Water and Reflections

For the river, mimic the sky’s colors in a horizontal pattern, blending blue and yellow to create a reflective effect.
Use a fine detail brush to create the subtle horizontal lines that suggest ripples in the water. Vary your colors from the palette to add depth and movement.

Fisherman Silhouette

Using black and your smallest brush, paint the outline of the fisherman, ensuring his shape stands out against the water.
Focus on creating a clear silhouette, refining the details of the fishing rod and the posture of the figure.

Final Details

Revisit any areas that need strengthening, such as the contrast between the light and shadow.
Use a clean brush to soften any harsh lines or blend areas needing smooth transitions.
Allow your painting to dry completely.

Reflect on your work and explore how light and shadow can tell a story within a painting. Enjoy the process of bringing this serene landscape to life on your canvas.

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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.

1. Introduction

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2. Product Description

Our Paint-it-Yourself packs contain a PDF file that includes a painting, sketches, line drawings, and a colour palette. The pack is provided as a digital download upon purchase.

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You Can:

Use the PDF to create your own physical painting.
Sell or gift the physical painting you create.

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