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Name: Calgary Bay - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Painting - Calgary Bay - Scottish Beaches

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Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

Original

Tonal (B&W)

Painting + Grid

Line Drawing

Line + Grid

Sepia Sketch

Sepia + Grid

Sketch

Sketch + Grid

Colour Palette

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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.

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See The Transformation

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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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Inspiring Description

Step into a serene landscape where the tranquility of Calgary Bay in Scotland is captured under a moonlit sky. This captivating painting uses a harmonious palette of cool blues, soft whites, and earthy browns to depict a secluded shoreline, dotted with small boats gently swaying on calm waters. On the horizon, quaint white cottages nestle against a backdrop of rolling hills and darkened foliage, under the watchful gaze of a luminous moon. Birds soar across the twilight sky, adding a sense of movement to this peaceful nocturne scene, typical of an Impressionistic style that embraces both detail and mood.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Acrylic paints: White, blue, brown, black, green, yellow ochre
Brushes: Large flat, medium round, small detail
Canvas or painting surface
Palette for mixing paints
Cup of water for brush cleaning
Paper towel or cloth for drying brushes

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The provided line drawings and optional grid are essential tools for achieving accurate composition. Begin by transferring the outline of the scene onto your canvas using the grid method, which will help you scale and place each element accurately. Match the lines from the drawing to your canvas grid squares, ensuring that all key features of the landscape align correctly.

Painting Instructions

Sky and Moon:
- Blend white and blue to create a soft, gradient sky. Apply with a large flat brush, starting dark at the top and lightening as you reach the horizon.
- Use pure white to paint the moon, ensuring its brightness stands out against the blue sky.
Distant Hills:
- Mix black with a touch of blue and brown to paint the silhouette of the hills.
- Apply with a medium round brush to create smooth, flowing lines.
Seascape and Boats:
- For the water, mix shades of blue and white, creating depth by varying tones across the surface using horizontal strokes.
- Paint the boats in black, adding reflections on the water just beneath each boat with subtle blue and white highlights.
Beach and Cottages:
- Use pale yellow ochre and white to illustrate the sandy beach, adding light touches for texture.
- Paint the cottages in white, with details in grey and brown for roofs and shadows.
Trees and Foreground:
- For trees, mix green and brown, using short, upward strokes to depict textured foliage.
- Detail the rocky foreground with grey and white, using dynamic, angular strokes for a realistic appearance.
Final Details:
- Add birds with small, quick strokes of black for wings.
- Use a small detail brush to refine edges and add any final highlights or shadows needed for depth and dimension.

Step back, admire your work, and make any adjustments necessary to enhance depth or mood. Enjoy the process of bringing this enchanting landscape to life!

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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

Welcome to diy.scotlandpaintings.com! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for purchasing and using our Paint-it-Yourself packs. By purchasing a pack, you agree to these terms.

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.

3. Payment and Access

Payment is processed securely via our website.
Once your payment is confirmed, you will receive instant access to download your PDF.
An email will also be sent to you with a download link.
You can download the PDF a maximum of three (3) times.
Your access to the file will expire after 72 hours from the time of purchase.

4. Usage Rights

When you purchase a Paint-it-Yourself pack, you receive a personal, non-transferable licence to use the PDF for your own painting.

You Can:

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

You Cannot:

Sell, share, or distribute the PDF file in any form.
Sell prints or reproductions of the painting you create.
Use the image, sketches, or line drawings for commercial purposes such as book covers, advertising, or publication.
Grant usage rights to any third party for any purpose other than personal enjoyment.

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All artwork and content in the Paint-it-Yourself packs remain the intellectual property of ScotlandPaintings.com. By purchasing a pack, you do not acquire any copyright ownership of the original painting or digital content.

6. Refund Policy

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