Which Paint by Numbers Kit Is Right for You?

Every Darl'Art kit includes a numbered canvas, numbered acrylic paints and brushes, so the real question is not what is in the box but which level suits you. Each kit is labeled with a difficulty level so you know what to expect. Here is how to choose the one that will make you happy from the first stroke to the last.

Beginner

Perfect for your first painting or a relaxing afternoon. Expect larger areas to fill, fewer colors, and a painting that is finished faster. If you have never painted before, or you want something calm and quick, start here. It is the best way to learn the rhythm of matching numbers and colors.

Intermediate

For painters who have finished a kit or two and want more detail. Expect smaller areas, more colors and shading, and a few evenings of painting. You will use your finer brush more often, and the result has a richer, more detailed look.

Advanced

Fine details and rich palettes for a real challenge. Expect many small, detailed areas, the widest range of colors, and a longer, rewarding project. Advanced kits are for people who enjoy slowing down and losing themselves in the work.

How long will it take?

It depends on size and complexity. Most people complete a standard 40x50 cm canvas in 10 to 20 hours, while mini kits can be finished in just a few hours. Kits come in sizes from 30x40 to 70x60 cm, so you can also choose a size that fits your wall and the time you want to spend.

Think about your theme too

Level is only half of the choice. Pick a scene you will enjoy looking at for hours: flowers, landscapes, animals, Moroccan scenes and more. A subject you love makes the long, quiet stretches of painting a pleasure.

Rolled or stretched?

Canvases are delivered rolled or stretched. A stretched canvas is ready to hang as soon as it is dry. A rolled canvas can be framed or stretched to display, and a few hours under books flattens it before you start.

A quick way to decide

• First time painting, or short on time: choose a beginner kit or a mini kit.
• Done a kit or two: choose intermediate.
• Love fine detail and long projects: choose advanced.

Still not sure?

Take our 30-second kit quiz and we will match you with kits made for your level and the scenes you love, or browse every design. If you have a question, write to us and a real person will reply within 24 hours.