Love this painting?

Want to paint it yourself?

Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack for £9.99

Painting - Glencoe - Scotland Favourites
Buy Now - £9.99

Download all 10 source images for £9.99

Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

Original painting of Glencoe
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
Instant Download - £9.99

Why You’ll Love Our Packs

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.
  • Say, “Yes, I painted that!” when friends compliment it.

Get a FREE pack!

Buy two packs and get one completely FREE!

Simply add three packs to your cart and and enter the coupon "onefree"

Browse: Similar paintings | All paintings | Same style | Same subject

See The Transformation

Drag the handle left or right to compare the line drawing with the original painting.

Sketch with grid
Sketch
Original
Painting

How It Works

  1. Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack.: Check out securely, then instantly receive your PDF pack by email.
  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.
  3. Start Your Sketch / Tracing: Transfer or trace the line drawing onto your canvas/paper. Use grid lines if you want perfect proportions.
  4. Paint the Picture: Follow our tonal references, colour palette, or experiment freely. Enjoy a stress-free painting session!
  5. Showcase or Monetise Your Artwork: Gift it, hang it on your wall, or even sell it—we grant you the freedom to profit.
Artist with iPad and Easel

Painting Guidance

Buy the pack - then follow this guidance.

The vibrant painting of Glencoe captures the breathtaking majesty of Scotland’s iconic landscape through a fusion of abstract geometry and dynamic color. It juxtaposes vivid triangular forms against the subtle gradient of the sky, creating a powerful contrast while guiding the viewer's eye through the composition. Bold reds, blues, and yellows dominate the palette, lending the scene a modern, energetic feel that is both adventurous and contemplative. With stylized human figures traversing the foreground, the painting conveys a sense of journey and discovery.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Acrylic paints (refer to provided color palette)
  • Brushes: flat, round, and detail
  • Canvas (prepared with line drawing or grid from PDF file)
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Water and cloth for cleaning brushes

Preparation

  1. Set Up Your Workspace: Ensure good lighting and lay out your materials.
  2. Review the Provided Material: Examine the line drawing and grid to familiarize yourself with the composition. Use the color wheel to understand the palette and combinations.

Background and Sky

  1. Base Layer: Begin with a wide brush to apply a light wash of white mixed with a touch of blue across the top for the sky.
  2. Gradient Creation: Blend in hints of yellow and orange to the bottom corners of the sky area, creating a subtle gradient.
  3. Let Dry: Allow this layer to dry completely to prevent color mixing in subsequent steps.

Mountains and Foreground

  1. Geometric Mountain Blocks: Use a flat brush to outline and fill in the triangular shapes with vibrant reds and blues as shown in the source image.
  2. Add Depth: Introduce darker shades using minimal black to certain areas of the triangles for depth and contrast.
  3. Foreground Elements: Use bright blues and lavenders for the reflective water surface, mimicking the palette's cool tones.

Figures

  1. Basic Shapes: With a detail brush, sketch the outline of the figures using black, focusing on posture and movement.
  2. Color Application: Fill in using vibrant, solid colors like greens and oranges, keeping in line with the painting's bold style.
  3. Shadows: Add shadows on the ground using darker versions of the foreground colors, ensuring they align with the light source from the sky.

Finishing Touches

  1. Fine Details: Use a fine brush to refine edges and adjust any colors that may need more intensity or blending.
  2. Highlights: Add white highlights to areas of the mountains and figures to enhance the three-dimensional effect.
  3. Final Review: Step back and review the painting, checking for balance and vibrancy. Tweak as necessary.

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The line drawings serve as your initial sketch guide, providing boundaries for each color block and major element. The grid can be utilized to maintain proportions and ensure accuracy, particularly with the geometric shapes and figure placement. Reflecting on these tools throughout the process can aid in achieving composition fidelity.

By following these steps and incorporating the provided resources, you'll recreate the painting with accuracy and personal flair, all while capturing the essence of this vibrant depiction of Glencoe.

Start painting today! Instant download.

Buy the pack now and you'll be painting in no time!

Buy now

Similar Paintings You Might Like….

Loch Insh
Silver Sands of Morar
Portree Harbour
Portree Harbour
Portree Harbour
River Esk
Port Ellen Harbour
Portnahaven Harbour
Kiloran Bay
Glen Falloch
Port Appin Harbour
Marsh marigold
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond
Glen Garry
Glencoe
Glencoe
Glencoe
Same style Same subject

Prefer a Ready-to-Hang Version?

Framed version of Glencoe
Love this artwork? Explore even more ways to enjoy it at home—visit ScotlandPaintings.com to discover beautifully framed prints, premium canvas editions, and high-quality posters featuring this stunning Scottish scene. Each product is professionally printed and ready to bring the charm of Scotland straight to your walls.
Buy a framed print of this painting

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.