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Painting - Durness Beach - Scotland in Summer
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Original painting of Durness Beach
Original
Tonal version
Tonal (B&W)
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
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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Discover the captivating beauty of Durness Beach in this vibrant painting, where the dramatic cliffs meet serene turquoise waters and sweeping sandy shores. The composition captures the essence of Scotland's rugged coastline through a harmonious blend of bright greens, soft yellows, and deep blues, with splashes of vivid floral hues in the foreground. This painting exudes a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, inviting you to explore its layers of texture and color.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or art paper
  • Acrylic paints: greens, blues, yellows, pinks, whites, and blacks
  • Brushes: flat, round, and detail brushes
  • Pallet
  • Water cup for rinsing brushes
  • Paper towels

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The included line drawings and grid system will assist you in accurately capturing the composition. Begin by lightly sketching the main outlines from the line drawing onto your canvas, using grid lines as reference points to help with proportion and placement.

Painting Instructions

  1. Background and Sky
    • Mix a soft blue for the sky, adding hints of pink and white for clouds.
    • Apply with flat brush, using horizontal strokes for a smooth blend.
  2. Ocean and Waves
    • Use a combination of blues and greens for the ocean, blending gently to achieve a gradient effect.
    • Add white highlights to suggest the presence of waves.
  3. Cliffs and Rocky Outcrops
    • For the cliffs, use a mixture of green and brown, adding lighter greens to suggest vegetation.
    • Paint the rocky outcrops with darker grays and blacks.
  4. Beach
    • Mix soft yellows and whites for the sandy areas, blending as necessary.
  5. Foreground Florals
    • Use bright pinks, purples, and oranges for the flowers, employing a detail brush for accuracy.
    • Add grasses and stems with swift, curving brushstrokes.
  6. Final Touches
    • Review the painting for any areas needing more detail or contrast.
    • Apply final highlights with a fine brush to accentuate light and depth.

Finishing Your Painting

Once completed, let your painting dry fully before displaying. Step back and admire how you’ve captured the serene beauty of Durness Beach.

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