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Name: Glen Esk - Paint-it-Yourself Pack
Brand: ScotlandPaintings.com
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Painting - Glen Esk - Scotland in Summer

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Sketches, drawings, grid and colour palettes...

Original

Tonal (B&W)

Painting + Grid

Line Drawing

Line + Grid

Sepia Sketch

Sepia + Grid

Sketch

Sketch + Grid

Colour Palette

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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.

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Painting reduces stress and helps you unwind.
Focus on painting, not the challenge of drawing.
A therapeutic break from everyday distractions.

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Tweak colours and medium for true creative freedom.
No copyright: sell, gift, or display your final piece.
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See The Transformation

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How It Works

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

Painting Guidance

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The painting of Glen Esk in Scotland captures a vibrant and dynamic landscape, where the lush, rolling hills are bathed in a mixture of warm and cool tones, echoing the harmony between earth and sky. The vivid blue sky, accented by fluffy white clouds, sets a serene backdrop. At the center, a meandering river reflects the vivid foliage and distant hills, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. The foreground is alive with vibrant oranges and deep greens, enhancing the richness of this atmospheric scene. The use of bold brushstrokes and a lively colour palette imbues the painting with an impressionistic style, bringing the serene Scottish landscape to life.

Step-by-Step Painting Guide

Materials Needed

Canvas or painting surface
Acrylic paints or oil paints (refer to the included colour wheel)
Brushes: Flat, Filbert, Round
Palette for mixing colors
Water or painting medium
Rag or paper towels
Optional: Artists' grid

Using Line Drawings and Grid

The provided line drawings and optional grid are tools to help achieve accurate proportions and composition. Start by transferring the basic outlines and features onto your canvas using these guides. If using the grid, align it with the corresponding sections of the painting to ensure precision in placement and scale of elements.

Painting Instructions

Sky and Clouds
- Begin by mixing shades of blue and white to capture the sky's gradient. Use a flat brush for smooth transitions.
- Add the clouds with a mix of white and a hint of gray. Use circular motions to create soft edges, blending into the blue background.
Distant Hills
- Mix darker blues and greens for the hills. Apply with a flat brush, focusing on the top of the painting to create depth.
- Blend gently towards the lighter greens to mimic distance, adding subtle shadows for dimension.
Midground Landscape
- Use bright greens and yellows to paint the rolling hills and fields. Employ broad, sweeping strokes with a filbert brush for texture.
- Introduce variations in hue to represent the play of light across the landscape.
River Reflection
- Mix blues, whites, and touches of surrounding green and orange to capture the reflective water surface. A round brush can be great for fluid, curving strokes.
- Emphasize the contrast between light reflections and shadowed water areas for a dynamic effect.
Foreground Details
- Deep oranges and earthy browns give life to the foreground. Utilize a combination of flat and filbert brushes to apply texture.
- Add shadows with darker hues, applying sharp and bold strokes for added contrast and interest.
Final Touches
- Revisit the entire painting to refine details and adjust colors as necessary. Aim to maintain the lively style with visible brushwork.
- Add final highlights and shadows to enhance depth. Step back to assess the composition as a whole.

Enjoy the creative process as you bring the tranquil beauty of Glen Esk to life on your canvas.

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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.

1. Introduction

Welcome to diy.scotlandpaintings.com! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for purchasing and using our Paint-it-Yourself packs. By purchasing a pack, you agree to these terms.

2. Product Description

Our Paint-it-Yourself packs contain a PDF file that includes a painting, sketches, line drawings, and a colour palette. The pack is provided as a digital download upon purchase.

3. Payment and Access

Payment is processed securely via our website.
Once your payment is confirmed, you will receive instant access to download your PDF.
An email will also be sent to you with a download link.
You can download the PDF a maximum of three (3) times.
Your access to the file will expire after 72 hours from the time of purchase.

4. Usage Rights

When you purchase a Paint-it-Yourself pack, you receive a personal, non-transferable licence to use the PDF for your own painting.

You Can:

Use the PDF to create your own physical painting.
Sell or gift the physical painting you create.

You Cannot:

Sell, share, or distribute the PDF file in any form.
Sell prints or reproductions of the painting you create.
Use the image, sketches, or line drawings for commercial purposes such as book covers, advertising, or publication.
Grant usage rights to any third party for any purpose other than personal enjoyment.

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