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Name: Shetland - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Painting - Shetland - Scotland in Summer

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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.
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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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Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of Shetland, Scotland, with this striking painting that captures the essence of the tranquil yet wild landscape. The artwork portrays rolling hills in vibrant greens and warm oranges, dotted with quaint white cottages. The serene blue waters of the sea extend to the horizon, under a sky streaked with soft whites and blues. The use of bold contrasts and expressive brushstrokes lend it a contemporary feel, while maintaining an appreciation for the natural beauty of Shetland. The color palette is rich with earthy tones, cool blues, and warm highlights, providing a dynamic yet harmonious visual experience.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or canvas paper
Acrylic paints in colors: blue, white, black, orange, green, and yellow
Variety of brushes (flat, round, and detail)
Palette for mixing colors
Water container and rag for cleaning brushes

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The line drawings and grid included in your Paint-Your-Own Pack will help you to accurately sketch the layout and proportions of the landscape. Use the grid to match and align key features such as the cottages, hills, and sea. This foundational step ensures that your composition is balanced and true to the source painting.

Step 1: Sketching the Layout

Grid the Canvas: Use the grid provided on your canvas or paper to help place major landmarks within your painting.
Outline the Elements: Lightly draw the outlines of the cottages, hills, and coastline using the line drawings as a guide. Pay close attention to the relative sizes and positions of each element.

Step 2: Painting the Sky and Sea

Sky: Mix blues and whites to create the sky. Use horizontal strokes to reflect the layered texture in the painting. Gradually build from light to deeper blues.
Sea: Use a mix of blues, lightly adjusted with white, to craft the water. Incorporate darker tones near the land for depth and highlight certain areas with lighter blue for wave reflections.

Step 3: Creating the Landscape

Base Colors: Apply a base of green on the hills using a flat brush for broad strokes.
Add Highlights: Mix yellow with green for the sunlit areas and add orange in sparse patches to mimic the earthy highlights.
Foreground Details: Use a round brush to define stone walls and paths with grey and black tones, taking care to keep the strokes dynamic to capture the rugged texture.

Step 4: Painting the Cottages

Base Coat: Use white to paint the cottages, leaving room for shadow and detail.
Shadows and Details: Add grey to create shaded edges and black for windows and fine details. Use a small detail brush for precision.

Step 5: Finishing Touches

Adjust and Refine: Step back and assess your work. Add additional highlights or shadows where necessary, ensuring that light and color flow naturally through the painting.
Sign Your Work: Once satisfied, use a fine brush to sign your painting in the corner.

Enjoy the process and take your time with each step to achieve a faithful and satisfying recreation of this captivating Shetland landscape.

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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

Due to the digital nature of the product, all sales are final, and we do not offer refunds. If you experience any issues with your download, please contact us for support.

7. Liability

We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from the use of our Paint-it-Yourself packs. Ensure you download and store your files securely within the provided access period.

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