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Painting - Dunbar Harbour - Modern & Minimal
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Original painting of Dunbar Harbour
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

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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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The painting of Dunbar Harbour captures the tranquil beauty of a coastal town at dawn. The composition features a sailboat with majestic sails reflecting on the serene water, while a row of charming, pastel-colored buildings lines the horizon. The artist employs a soft color palette dominated by shades of teal, peach, and subtle earth tones to convey a sense of peace and balance. The reflection of the sails in the calm water adds an element of symmetry and harmony. The style of the painting is minimalist and modern, with smooth shapes and subtle color transitions that evoke a feeling of calm and stillness.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Canvas or thick paper
  • Acrylic paints (matching the color palette in your Paint-Your-Own Pack)
  • Brushes of varying sizes
  • Pencil
  • Palette for mixing colors
  • Water cup and a rag for cleaning brushes

Step 1: Prepare Your Canvas

Use the grid version or the line drawing from your pack to outline the basic shapes on your canvas. This will help ensure accuracy in composition. Lightly draw the horizon line and basic shapes of the boat and buildings.

Step 2: Background and Reflection

  1. Mix soft peach and cream colors for the sky. Use broad brushstrokes to apply these colors, creating a gradient from peach at the horizon to cream higher up.
  2. Below the horizon, apply a gradient of teal tones to mimic water, matching the colors and the angle of reflection from the sails.

Step 3: Buildings

  1. With a smaller brush, fill in the buildings using earthy tones and pastels such as soft greens, grays, and muted reds.
  2. Add details like roofs and windows in darker shades, using the sketch lines as a guide.

Step 4: The Boat and Sails

  1. Paint the sailboat's hull using rich dark blues and blacks for contrast against the water and sky.
  2. The sails should be a light teal to match their reflection in the water, ensuring smooth transitions using a medium brush.

Step 5: Reflections and Finishing Touches

  1. Create lighter, mirrored versions of the sails and buildings in the water below, using horizontal strokes.
  2. For emphasis, outline the boat and essential elements with a fine brush using diluted black or dark blue.

Tips for Success

  • Use the color wheel to match and mix paints accurately.
  • Refer to the line drawings/grid periodically to maintain composition accuracy.
  • Layer colors gradually to build up depth, especially in the reflections.

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