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Painting - River Earn - Scotland in Summer
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Original painting of River Earn
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Painting with grid
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Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
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Sepia sketch
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Sepia sketch with grid
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  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!
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Painting Guidance

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Imagine the serene beauty of River Earn in Scotland, captured with bold brushstrokes and an expressive color palette. This painting showcases a vibrant landscape where yellow and green fields are interwoven with a deep blue river, meandering through the scene. The distant hills provide a subtle contrast with their muted tones, while a small cottage nestled amidst the trees adds a touch of tranquility. The artistic style is modern and expressive, utilizing strong geometric shapes and contrasting colors to evoke a sense of movement and vitality.

Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or painting paper
  • Acrylic or oil paints
  • Brushes: Flat, round, and fine detail brushes
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Water cup (for acrylics) or solvent (for oils)
  • Cloth or paper towels

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Setting Up the Composition

  1. Open the line drawing provided in your Paint-Your-Own Pack.
  2. Transfer the line drawing onto your canvas using the grid method (if provided) or freehand. The grid can help maintain composition accuracy. Match the lines of the drawing to those on your canvas grid.
  3. Lightly sketch the scene with a pencil, focusing on major shapes like the river, hills, cottage, and tree.

Step 2: Painting the Background

  1. Start with the sky. Mix soft hues of pale yellow and cream from your palette and apply using a flat brush for smooth coverage.
  2. Paint the distant hills using muted greens and blues. Blend them softly to create depth.

Step 3: Painting the Fields and River

  1. Mix a vibrant yellow-green and apply it to the fields using broad strokes. Let the brushstrokes remain visible for texture.
  2. For the river, use various shades of blue. Start with a deep blue for the river’s base and add lighter blues and whites to suggest movement and reflection.

Step 4: Adding Details

  1. Paint the trees and foliage with different green tones. Use a round brush to achieve the rounded tree shapes.
  2. Add details to the cottage using whites and soft grays, ensuring it stands out against the landscape.

Step 5: Final Touches

  1. Review your painting for any areas that need more contrast or highlights. Use lighter colors to add highlights and darker tones for shadows.
  2. Allow your painting to dry. If using oils, ensure proper drying time for each layer.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Colors too dull? Add more vibrant pigments or apply a glaze to enhance brightness.
  • Shapes not accurate? Use the grid version to realign and adjust any misplaced elements.

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