What is an adult painting by numbers kit?

It is s a complete kit with printed canvas where the numbers on the canvas match the numbers on the paint pots.

Can you produce a piece of art using painting by numbers?

Absolutely - there are loads to choose from and even a beginner can produce a picture suitable for the wall.

Is the paint included in a painting by numbers kit?

Usually, yes but always check before you order!

Painting By Numbers - Winnie's Picks

Updated 20th May 2022 to include another kit!

Do you dream of being a painter but the reality does not quite match up? If so, painting by numbers for adults could be for you. A kit will allow you to be creative and produce a fabulous piece of art even if, like me, you lack natural talent. This is a detailed review of a painting by numbers kit from Winnie’s Picks. I really wanted to have a go and produce something that I could be proud of. I think I did but you can be the judge of that!

Now you can also watch a video of my next kit at the bottom of this review. See it from start to finish and learn some tips.

This is a completely unbiased review and I am not being paid to write it. The only connection between myself and Winnie’s Picks is that I am an affiliate so if you click on the links in this review and buy the product I will earn a small commission at no cost to you.

I selected a picture that I liked from the beginner range because that is definitely what I am. I have not attempted a painting by numbers kit since I was a child and I was not very successful then! There are many kits to choose from over at Winnie’s Picks and I recommend you take a look. You can even have a photograph turned into a custom kit.

I chose the Abstract and Modern Colorful Cat and I was very excited when it arrived! Delivery was prompt with regular emails keeping me informed. It came in a tube so that the canvas was rolled, not folded and it was sealed in a large plastic envelope to protect it from any water ingress.

Unboxing

I opened up the tube and removed the canvas, acrylic numbered paints, large paper copy of the picture, selection of paintbrushes, hanging brackets tips sheet, thank you card and small colour copy of the picture. It all looked good.

I also looked online at the tips on the website before I started as I was very new to all of this. They were really useful.

I decided to tape my canvas to a large foam board. This allowed me to paint on a large flat surface (the dining table) but easily move it out of the way for us to eat. It also allowed me to move it quickly whenever Emily the cat arrived and tried to walk all over it! If you prefer you could use an easel.

Painting:

There are various ways of proceeding but I decided to paint all of one colour (black) first and then move onto each colour one at a time. Generally I was moving from dark to light colours as per the hints and tips.

On my next picture I worked from light colours to dark and I actually think that worked better as I could paint slightly over the light colours for a better finish and no gaps. I also worked from the top left corner to the bottom right corner as I am right handed.

This is just the black paint completed. I found the lines and numbers were clear and easy to follow. Then, I just worked my way through the colours watching my artwork develop. Here are a selection of ‘work in progress’ photos

And now it is complete!

Finally I will frame my picture using stretcher bars and hang it on the wall in our guest bedroom.

Video of Painting by Numbers Kit

I absolutely loved doing my painting by numbers kit so when I wanted a new picture I got a new painting by numbers kit. This one I put together a video for and I hope that you enjoy it. You can buy this ‘Peach Butterfly in the Summer’ kit here.

This video is also available on my YouTube channel.

In Conclusion:

If you have ever wanted to paint but do not know where to start, this is the place. I found painting this cat incredibly enjoyable and relaxing. It is definitely an excellent mindfulness activity as you need to focus on what you are doing.

I am no artist and on occasion found it hard to get neat lines and a good finish. Any artist would look at my brush strokes and be horrified but that does not matter. I did not paint it for an exhibition, just for my wall.

I found the kit to be of a good quality and there was plenty of each colour of paint. The brushes are in a selection of sizes that allowed me to work on fine detail and complete larger areas.

My feeling is that if I could achieve a good result anyone could. I am not a painter and yet I am ridiculously proud of this picture. Even my teenage son likes it and he would be brutally honest if it was poor.

It would be very exciting to complete a Custom Paint by Numbers Kit based on a photograph of mine so I may attempt one in the future. I would definitely recommend Winnie’s Picks for a painting by numbers kit.