Bringing a Highland Cow to Life: A Complete Review of Paint a Moment
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Painting by numbers has been around for decades. However, modern acrylic painting by numbers kits are a far cry from the old oil painting ones. They are rising in popularity as a great relaxing hobby that helps you to de-stress. Paint a Moment are a UK based company that provide just such kits and ships worldwide.
I was lucky enough to be gifted a ‘Highland Cow’ paint by numbers kit from them and I have just finished it. I really enjoyed it and want to share my experience with you.
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What you will get in your kit
- Printed Canvas (rolled on a foam tube)
- Full size picture showing numbers
- Set of paints (you can choose between 24, 36 or 48 – I chose 24)
- 3 different sized brushes
- Picture of completed cow
- Stretch frame to assemble (and instruction) – NOTE the kits can be purchased without a frame or with a canvas already mounted on a frame.
This video shows you exactly what I got in my kit. It was well packaged and arrived in a sealed plastic delivery bag to protect it from rain.
First impressions were good but I did wonder how on earth I was going to paint all those tiny sections. I chose the 20cm by 30cm (8″ by 12″) picture and was wondering if I had done the right thing. But, more about that later!
The Painting Experience
I will start with a confession. I was going to time how long this kit took me but I did it over a few weeks in small bursts so I completely forgot. Plus, whenever I was painting I got so absorbed into the process that I forgot all about timings (and indeed everything else).
The paints were good quality and unlike some other kits I did not have to water down any of the paints. All the numbers covered very easily on the canvas, even with the light coloured paints.
I used the brushes that came with the kit so that I could check them out for you. They were really good and I did an awful lot of this kit with the smallest one!
I was concerned about the tiny detail in this picture but as I got into it I realised that I didn’t need to be. The magnifier on my phone was put to good use and I did refer to the printed picture but actually the detail was rather enjoyable to paint. I was fascinated that many sections were very similar colours but when I had completed a section I could see that they added depth to the overall picture.
Regarding how relaxing this kit was, I can’t recommend it enough. I loved painting it and it was a great escape from real life when it was all a bit too difficult! The intricacies are absorbing and allowed me to switch off.
To be honest, I craft to relax and stretch my creativity so this kit really fitted in on the relaxation front.
I am glad I chose the Highland cow as I really enjoyed seeing him appear as I worked down the picture. It is for my son, who loves highland cows and he is really pleased with it!
Final Result & Recommendation
My completed painting looks just like I expected it to – pretty impressive for a woman who openly admits that she can’t really draw or paint! I am happy to hang it on the wall and say that I painted it. More importantly, so is my son!
When it comes to pricing of the kit, I do feel that it was good value for money (had I paid for it) and gave me hours and hours of enjoyment. Paint by numbers kits are more about the experience than the finished painting in my opinion.
I would definitely recommend this kit for Highland cow fans who want to relax. Indeed, I would recommend a Paint a Moment kit for beginners to this craft and cozy weekend crafters looking for a new project.
They have a wide selection of kits to choose from and indeed you can have any photo turned into a paint by numbers kit. If you do buy anything remember to use code CHRISTINESCRAFTSUK for 15% off your whole order
If you are looking for an immediate DIY painting opportunity then how about attempting some geometric art on your own like this here.
If you think you might be looking for this later then pin it on Pinterest to your favourite board.
Highland cows are so adorable! This looks like a lovely way to slow down and enjoy some creative time. There’s something satisfying about watching a picture come together as you paint.
I so agree, especially when it has so much character as it develops.