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Original painting of River Lyon
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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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Colour wheel / 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 River Lyon captures the vibrant and dynamic essence of the Scottish landscape through expressive brushstrokes and bold color choices. The river meanders gracefully through a lush valley, surrounded by rolling hills and fields. The palette is a vivid array of blues, greens, and oranges, with accents of pink and yellow to capture the vitality of nature. The artistic style is contemporary, embracing abstraction with a keen sense of movement and energy.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Acrylic paints – Refer to the included colour wheel for the palette.
  • Brushes – A variety of flat and round brushes in different sizes.
  • Canvas – Pre-stretched or canvas board.
  • Palette for mixing colours.
  • Cup for water and rags for cleaning brushes.

Using the Line Drawings and Grid

The included line drawings serve as a guide to capture the basic composition of the painting. If you prefer more precision, the artist's grid can help maintain proportions and perspective. Align your canvas with the grid version to ensure accuracy.

Steps to Recreate the Painting

  1. Background and Sky:
    • Start by laying down the base layer of the sky using a light cream color mixed with subtle hints of pink and blue. Use a large flat brush for broad strokes.
    • Blend the colors smoothly to create a soft, atmospheric sky. Let some areas remain lighter to mimic cloud formations.
  2. Mountains and Hills:
    • Use bold strokes of deep blue and touches of green for the mountains at the horizon. Maintain a spontaneous, expressive style by letting brushstrokes show.
    • For the distant hills, incorporate lighter shades of blue mixed with green to create depth and contrast against the foreground.
  3. River and Foreground:
    • With a medium round brush, paint the river using a vibrant blue. Add dynamic lines to suggest the flow and movement of water.
    • Introduce reflections by adding lighter shades of blue and white within the river.
    • In the foreground, use a combination of bright oranges, greens, and pinks to depict the fields and vegetation, creating a lively groundwork.
  4. Detailed Elements:
    • Highlight key features like the small house next to the river with neutral tones and slight shadows to give structure and form.
    • Introduce highlights of yellow to areas where you want to draw attention, enhancing the vibrancy of the landscape.
  5. Final Touches:
    • Add any final details with a small brush—lines or dots for texture and interest.
    • Review the painting to ensure balanced color distribution and refine any areas for a cohesive look.

Let the painting dry thoroughly. Step back and admire your vibrant recreation of the River Lyon, capturing the dynamic essence of the Scottish landscape.

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