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Name: River Leven - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - River Leven - Scottish Rivers

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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.

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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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The painting captures the serene beauty of the River Leven in Scotland, a scene where nature’s tranquility meets dramatic expression. The winding river reflects the brooding sky above, with clouds painted in soft swirls of gray and white. The landscape is hued with vibrant greens that drape the riverbanks, while distant hills in shades of muted blue provide depth and perspective. Bold silhouettes of trees on the river’s edge add contrast and focus to the composition, capturing the fluid strokes and impressionistic style that characterize the artwork.

Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting paper
Paints (as per included colour palette)
Brushes (flat and round, various sizes)
Palette
Water or solvent (for cleaning brushes)
Optional: Easel, apron

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The included line drawings and optional grid version in your Paint-Your-Own Pack will help you accurately sketch the initial layout of the painting. Use the grid to ensure proportions and placement match the source image.

Grid Alignment: If using the grid, align your canvas with the grid pattern provided. Lightly sketch the grid onto your canvas to use as a guide.
Outline Key Elements: Begin by sketching the river’s outline and the placement of the large tree silhouettes and distant hills using the line drawing as a reference.

Painting the Sky

Background Layer: Start with a wash of light gray and white, using broad, fluid strokes to replicate the cloud patterns. Allow for areas of mixed white to demonstrate light breaking through clouds.
Detailing Clouds: Add deeper grays to emphasize the brooding sky and provide depth. Use a smaller brush to blend edges using soft circular motions for realistic transitions.

Rendering the River

Base Color: Paint the river with a pale blue-gray tone. Keep strokes horizontal to mimic the flow and reflection of clouds above.
Reflections and Highlights: Introduce subtle warm highlights using the provided color palette to create a sheen that reflects sky colors. Use a flat brush for smooth blending.

Painting the Landscape

Foreground and Riverbank: Use vibrant greens to bring life to the landscape, layering various shades for texture and depth. Add darker greens and browns near the river for shadow.
Midground Trees: Block in the large tree silhouettes with dark, nearly black tones. Use a rounded brush to maintain their organic shapes against the sky.
Distant Hills: Softly layer muted blues in the background to represent distant hills, keeping strokes light for atmospheric perspective.

Final Touches

Review and Adjust: Step back and review the composition, adjusting any areas that need more contrast or definition.
Details and Highlights: Add final highlights or shadows to the water and landscape to enhance realism and depth.
Signature: Don’t forget to sign your artwork once you’re satisfied!

As you work through recreating this serene scene of the River Leven, trust your instincts, enjoy each brushstroke, and allow the landscape’s tranquility to inspire your unique artistic journey.

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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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