Love this painting?

Want to paint it yourself?

Buy the Paint-it-Yourself Pack for £9.99

Painting - Isle of Skye - Iconic Scotland
Buy Now - £9.99

Download all 10 source images for £9.99

Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

Original painting of Isle of Skye
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

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 painting of the Isle of Skye captures the breathtaking landscape of Scotland with vibrant and expressive brushstrokes. The scene is dominated by a stunning interplay of serene blues and greens, punctuated by bold, contrasting strokes of pink and orange. Majestic cliffs rise from the tranquil waters, their forms painted with deep purples and subtle shadows, creating a sense of depth and majesty. The sky above is a soft, soothing hue, merging seamlessly with the distant horizon. This artwork exemplifies a modern impressionistic style, emphasizing emotion and movement through dynamic color contrasts and fluid, abstract forms.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

  • Acrylic or oil paints in the colors provided in the color palette.
  • Brushes: A variety of sizes, including flat and round brushes.
  • A canvas or painting surface mounted with the line drawing or artist's grid (as provided).
  • A palette for mixing colors.
  • A cup of water or solvent for cleaning brushes.
  • A cloth or paper towels for drying brushes.

Step 1: Preparing the Canvas

Begin by setting up your canvas with the provided line drawing or the grid layout. The grid is particularly useful for ensuring the accurate placement of major elements in the composition.

Step 2: Painting the Sky

  1. Mix a soft blue and light gray, using the color wheel for guidance.
  2. Apply these colors to the upper portion of the canvas, using broad horizontal strokes to blend them smoothly, creating a gradient effect toward the horizon.

Step 3: Forming the Distant Cliffs

  1. Use dark purple and muted blues to outline the shape of the cliffs, referencing the line drawing for accuracy.
  2. Apply color in layers, starting darker at the base and gradually lightening towards the top to add depth.

Step 4: Painting the Water

  1. Mix shades of blue and turquoise to capture the reflective quality of the water.
  2. Use horizontal strokes to mimic the movement of water, leaving a section for the pink reflection.

Step 5: Adding Reflections and Highlights

  1. Introduce the bold pink reflection using quick, expressive strokes across the water’s surface.
  2. Blend slightly with the surrounding blue for a subtle transition.

Step 6: Foreground Landscape

  1. Layer varied greens and yellows to create the foreground terrain, building texture with dynamic brushwork.
  2. Add shadows and depth using darker greens and subtle hints of purple.

Step 7: Final Touches

  • Refine edges and details, adjusting the contrast between elements as necessary for balance.
  • Add any additional highlights or small details using a small brush to enhance depth and interest.

Step back and admire your work, making any final adjustments to ensure color harmony and compositional balance. Your recreation of the Isle of Skye painting should now radiate with the same vibrant energy and serenity as the original.

Start painting today! Instant download.

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

Buy now

Similar Paintings You Might Like….

Prefer a Ready-to-Hang Version?

Framed version of Isle of Skye
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.