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- Univers : African Paint By Numbers
- Canvas: 100% pure high density linen
- Paint: Acrylic ready to use (no mixing)
- Pots: 24 to 48 pots sealed under vacuum
- Brushes: 3 precision finished nylon brushes
- Level: Suitable for all (Guided by numbers)
Paint by Numbers
Colourful African Market Paint by Numbers
A sunlit market alley with orange fabrics and woven baskets. The kit contains the printed canvas, numbered paint pots and three brushes for following the outlines.
- SubjectColourful, lively African market
- Sizes20x30 to 60x80 cm (9 sizes)
- Time~20 to 40 h depending on size
- KitLinen canvas · 24/36/48 pots · 3 brushes
Difficulty level : Advanced
iWhat does this level mean?
- Beginner: one large subject and big areas to paint, little detail. Ideal for a first canvas.
- Intermediate: several elements or colour gradients, with smaller areas. It takes a little more care and a fine brush in places.
- Advanced: a busy scene with many small areas and small faces to paint with a fine brush. For experienced painters, or with patience.
Tip: on a larger canvas the areas are bigger and easier to paint.
A colourful African market paint by numbers scene
This paint by numbers for adults shows an open-air alley in full sun. Stalls of orange, yellow and red fabric fill the centre, lined with woven baskets and brown sacks of grain. Stretched fabrics form green and blue blocks on the right. Sun shadows cut across the ground of the alley. The expressive style keeps clean outlines, which makes the numbers easy to spot on the canvas. There are plenty of coloured areas, but they are separated by firm lines. The square format emphasises the stacked goods. You can make out each paint pot on the printed reference sheet supplied.
Tips for painting this design
Start with the large blocks of orange and yellow fabric in the centre, as they set the light of the picture straight away. Save the browns of the baskets and sacks for the end, as they touch each other and need a steady hand with the fine brush. Paint the ground shadows last, with the medium brush to keep the edges crisp. Given the number of small stacked elements, choose a size of 40x50 cm or larger: the numbers stay readable and the fabric areas do not run together.
Sizes, colours and painting time
The design comes in 20x30 to 60x80 cm (9 sizes). You choose a kit of 24, 36 or 48 colours, on rolled canvas, with a wooden frame to assemble or with the canvas already mounted on its frame (except in 50x70 and 60x80 cm, delivered rolled). Allow around 20 to 40 h depending on the size.
What's in the kit
Canvas:The printed linen canvas carries the outlines and numbers of the stalls, baskets and market alley.
Paint:The numbered acrylic pots cover the orange, yellow, green, red, blue and brown of the fabrics and goods.
Brushes:The fine brush traces the outlines of the woven baskets, the medium brush the stalls, the broad brush the stretched fabrics.
Guide:The printed reference sheet of the design helps you check the numbers for the grain sacks and sun shadows.
Optional:The wooden frame to assemble stretches the market canvas, otherwise it arrives rolled in a tube. You can also choose it already mounted on its frame, ready to hang.
Without frame
The canvas arrives rolled in a tube. You paint it flat and frame it afterwards if you wish.
With frame
Wooden stretcher bars to assemble stretch the canvas. You paint on a taut surface and hang the finished picture on the wall.
Mounted canvas
The canvas arrives already stretched on its wooden frame. You start painting right away and hang the picture on the wall.
Questions about this design
Which size should I choose for this very detailed African market?
40x50 cm is a good compromise: the stalls, baskets and sacks stay separated by readable outlines. Below 30x30 cm, the small elements touch each other and need more concentration.
Are the fabric and basket details difficult to paint?
The printed outlines guide each area. The fabrics form large, easy blocks, while the woven baskets and grain sacks need the fine brush. Allow around 20 to 40 h depending on the size.
Who is this paint by numbers kit a good gift for?
For someone who likes street scenes and bright colours, or who is looking for a square picture to hang. The kit contains the canvas, numbered pots and three brushes, with no extra materials needed.
How do I start a paint by numbers picture?
Start with the large blocks of orange and yellow fabric in the centre, as they set the light of the picture. Save the browns of the baskets and sacks for the end, with the fine brush. Paint the ground shadows last with the medium brush. The printed reference sheet helps you check the numbers of each area.
Is paint by numbers difficult?
The number of small stacked elements calls for precision, especially the browns of the baskets and sacks that touch each other. Choose a size of 40x50 cm or larger: the numbers stay readable and the fabric areas do not run together. Allow around 20 to 40 h depending on the size.
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- Theme
- Owl and Owlet
- Subject
- Owl perched on a branch under the full moon
- Style
- Realistic
- Orientation
- Square
- Dominant colours
- Blue, brown, ochre, black, beige
- Level
- Intermediate
- Details to paint
- Medium areas and some fine details
- Time to complete
- Around 12 to 30 h depending on the size
- Sizes
- 20x30 to 60x80 cm (9 sizes)
- Number of colours
- 24, 36 or 48 depending on the option
- Canvas
- Linen, outlines and numbers printed
- Paint
- Numbered acrylic, ready to use
- Brushes
- 3 (fine, medium, wide)
- Frame
- Rolled canvas without frame or with a wooden frame to assemble
- Dispatch
- Within 48 hours
