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- Univers : Halloween & Magie
- 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
Gothic Castle Under the Full Moon Paint by Numbers
A gothic castle stands on its cliff under the full moon. The lit windows and bats give the painting a nocturnal mood.
- SubjectGothic castle on a cliff under the full moon
- Sizes15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 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 gothic castle paint by numbers scene to paint yourself
This gothic castle paint by numbers for adults shows a stone fortress set on a steep cliff. The full moon lights the scene and reflects on the clouds in the night sky. The castle sits at the centre of the canvas, with its pointed towers and lit windows. Bats cross the sky in small groups. At the bottom, mist covers the valley and softens the foot of the cliff. The main colours are midnight blue, stone grey, moon white, black and dark purple. The square format emphasises the castle's height. The level of detail is high: the stones, roofs and clouds call for precision. The printed canvas with outlines and numbers makes it easy to find each area.
Tips for painting this design
Start with the midnight blue sky and the clouds, then move on to the white moon. Next paint the cliff and the castle stones in grey. The lit windows need a clean yellow: keep a fine brush so you do not go over the lines. The bats are small black areas, so work on them last. Choose a 40x50 cm size or larger to keep the detail of the roofs and rocks.
Sizes, colours and painting time
The design comes in 15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 sizes). You choose a kit with 24, 36 or 48 colours, on rolled canvas, with or without a wooden frame to assemble. Allow around 20 to 40 h depending on the size.
What's in the kit
Canvas:The printed linen canvas carries the outlines of the gothic castle, the cliff and the full moon.
Paint:The numbered acrylic pots match the midnight blue, stone grey, moon white, black and dark purple of the design.
Brushes:The fine brush is for the lit windows and bats, the broad one covers the night sky.
Guide:The paper chart of the design helps you check the numbers for the castle and mist areas.
Optional:As an option, the wooden frame to assemble stretches the printed canvas of the cliff and sky.
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.
Questions about this design
Which size should I choose for this gothic castle?
40x50 cm gives a good balance between detail and readability. For fine areas such as the windows and bats, 50x70 cm makes the work easier. Small sizes suit you if you want a quick canvas.
Are the castle details hard to paint?
The level of detail is high: stones, pointed roofs and clouds need patience. The printed outlines help you find each area. Allow around 20 to 40 h depending on the size you choose.
Who is this paint by numbers kit for?
It suits fans of gothic scenes and night landscapes. It is a gift for someone who likes Halloween or castle settings. The kit contains the canvas, the numbered pots and three brushes.
How do I start a paint by numbers?
Start with the midnight blue sky and the clouds, then the white moon. Next paint the cliff and the castle stones in grey. Keep a fine brush for the yellow windows and work on the black bats last. The paper chart helps you check the numbers for each area.
What are the tips for painting by numbers?
Follow the order on the sheet: midnight blue sky, clouds, white moon, then cliff and grey stones. A fine brush helps with the yellow windows without going over the lines. The black bats come last. Choose a 40x50 cm size or larger to keep the detail of the roofs and rocks.
In the same theme
Pumpkin Field at Moonlight Paint by Numbers · Howling Werewolf Moon Paint by Numbers · Black Cat on a Tombstone Paint by Numbers · Gothic Girl with Raven and Roses Paint by Numbers · All gothic designs
- 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
- 15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 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
