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Original painting of Ullapool Harbour
Original
Tonal version
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Painting with grid
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Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
Line + Grid
Sepia sketch
Sepia Sketch
Sepia sketch with grid
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Sketch
Sketch with grid
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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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In the vibrant painting of Ullapool Harbour, the viewer is drawn into a picturesque scene where colorful fishing boats lay peacefully at anchor, their reflections shimmering in the calm waters. This work of art captures the essence of a tranquil coastal village with an expressive use of color and dynamic brushstrokes. The rich blues of the water blend with the warm hues of the boats’ hulls, while the distant hills cast a serene backdrop. The painting's composition and style evoke a sense of movement and depth, inviting us to explore the harmonious interplay between natural and man-made elements.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Preparation

  1. Print Materials: Have your PDF pack ready, including the line drawing, sketches, and optional grid versions.
  2. Canvas Setup: Select your canvas size (recommended: 16x20 inches) and secure it in place.
  3. Materials Ready: Gather your brushes, paints, and color wheel for reference.

Initial Sketch

  1. Use the Line Drawing: Begin by lightly sketching the outline of the boats and background on your canvas using the line drawing as a guide. If needed, use the grid to ensure accurate proportions.
  2. Establish Composition: Focus on the position of the three main boats and their reflections, ensuring alignment with the harbor and distant hills.

Base Layers

  1. Background Colors: Apply a thin wash of soft blues and greys to form the sky and distant hills, using broad strokes for smooth transitions.
  2. Underpainting the Water: Use a cool blue as a base for water reflection, painting smoothly across the lower half of the canvas.

Building Form

  1. Boat Details: Lay down the base colors for the boats. Use bold reds, yellows, and whites for the hulls, ensuring clean separations for each section.
  2. Shadowing: Add depth with darker shades under the boat curves and in between the vessels. Utilize the color wheel for shadow tones.
  3. Reflections: Mimic the boat colors in a softer, streaked pattern beneath each to create water reflections.

Refining Details

  1. Fine Lines: With a fine brush, emphasize the outlines of boats, adding ropes and masts with confident, expressive strokes.
  2. Enhance Background: Add delicate touches to the village skyline, incorporating warm earthy tones for the rooftops and softening the distance with light washes.

Final Touches

  1. Highlighting: Apply highlights to the water’s surface and boat edges for a realistic gleam, using a mixture of white with subtle color tints.
  2. Balance Colors: Step back and check the overall color harmony, adjusting areas if any seem too stark or dull.
  3. Signature: Once satisfied, sign your painting in a corner to complete your artwork.

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