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Painting - Shetland - Scottish Islands
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Original painting of Shetland
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

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  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.
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Painting Guidance

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The painting captures the serene beauty of Shetland, Scotland, with its vast, rolling landscapes and rugged coastlines. The foreground features vibrant green pastures, dotted with quaint white cottages that contrast beautifully against the dark, rocky cliffs. The sea, a calming blue-gray, meets the horizon under a sky brushed with soft, moody clouds. The painting employs an expressive style, using bold strokes and a contrasting color palette to evoke the raw beauty and tranquility of the Shetland landscape.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Acrylic paints (refer to the included color wheel for the palette)
  • Brushes (flat, round, and detail)
  • Canvas or painting paper
  • Pencil for sketching
  • Palette for mixing colors

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

Utilize the line drawings to outline key elements on your canvas. The optional grid can help with composition accuracy. Position your grid over the source painting and your canvas, ensuring elements align accurately.

Painting Steps

  1. Prepare Your Workspace:
    • Set up your canvas and organize your paints and brushes.
    • Have the source painting image and line drawing accessible.
  2. Initial Sketch:
    • Use a pencil to lightly sketch the outlines of the landscape using the line drawing as guidance.
    • Use the grid version if needed, ensuring the horizon and cottages are correctly placed.
  3. Sky and Sea:
    • Start with the sky, using soft gray and white tones. Apply horizontal strokes for a smooth effect.
    • Blend the sky into the blue-gray sea. Use a flat brush to achieve a seamless transition.
  4. Foreground and Cliffs:
    • Paint the dark cliffs with deep browns and blacks, adding highlights for texture.
    • Use vibrant greens for the pastures. Vary shades to create depth and shadow.
  5. Cottages and Details:
    • Paint the cottages with white, adding shadows and detail with gray and black.
    • Use a finer brush for detail, such as windows and roof lines.
  6. Finishing Touches:
    • Add final details and highlights to enhance depth.
    • Step back to view the composition, making any adjustments for balance and realism.

Enjoy capturing the essence of Shetland in your painting. Use the tools and guidance provided to bring this beautiful landscape to life on your canvas.

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