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- Univers : Highland Cow 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
Highland Cow Among Purple Heather Paint by Numbers
This highland cow among purple heather paint by numbers shows a shaggy ginger cow with long curved horns and a thick fringe, standing against soft misty hills. The light is overcast, so the colours stay gentle and the picture feels calm.
- SubjectGinger Highland cow in purple heather
- Sizes15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 sizes)
- Time~12 to 30 h depending on size
- KitLinen canvas · 24/36/48 paint pots · 3 brushes
Difficulty level : Intermediate
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.
Highland Cow Among Purple Heather Paint by Numbers
A single ginger Highland cow stands in a field of purple heather. Its long curved horns rise above a heavy fringe that falls over its eyes, and the nose and mouth are clearly outlined. Textured brushstrokes give the fur a rough, layered look. Behind the cow, misty hills fade into a pale sky. Ginger and brown make up the cow, purple covers the heather, and cream and sky blue fill the background. Brush marks stay visible rather than hidden, and the detail level is medium: the main shapes are easy to read, while the fur and flowers ask for some care. It suits anyone who likes animal portraits with character, and it is a good gift for a Highland cow fan. The kit includes a printed linen canvas with numbered outlines, numbered acrylic paints, three brushes and a paper guide.
Tips for painting this design
Start with the pale sky and misty hills, using the large brush and light, even strokes. Paint the purple heather next in small dabs with the medium brush, so the flowers keep their texture. The ginger fur follows: medium brush for the body, fine brush for the fringe over the eyes and the edges of the horns. Leave the nose and mouth until last, since they need a steady hand. The 36 and 48 colour options give you more shades of ginger and purple, which stops the fur and heather looking flat. Work in thin layers and let each one dry before adding the next. If you want more Scottish scenes, see our Scotland paint by numbers.
Sizes, colours and painting time
The design comes in 15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 sizes). You choose a 24, 36 or 48 colour kit, on rolled canvas, with or without a wooden frame to assemble. Allow around 12 to 30 h depending on the size.
What's in the kit
Canvas:Printed linen canvas with numbered outlines of the Highland cow, heather and misty hills.
Paint:Numbered acrylic pots in ginger, brown, purple, cream and sky blue.
Brushes:Fine for the fringe and horns, medium for the fur and heather, large for the sky and hills.
Guide:A paper guide showing the finished picture and the colour map.
Optional:A wooden frame to assemble, so the finished Highland cow can go straight on the wall.
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 picture on the wall.
Questions about this design
What size should I choose for this Highland cow scene?
The design is square, and sizes run from 15x15 to 70x80 cm. A medium size around 40x40 cm gives enough room for the fur and heather without being fiddly. Larger sizes make the detail easier to paint.
The cow's fringe and horns look tricky. Any advice?
Use the fine brush and paint the fringe in short strokes, following the numbered outlines. For the horns, work slowly along the curves and keep the paint thin so the lines stay visible.
Who would this kit suit as a gift?
It suits anyone who likes Highland cows or animal portraits, and the medium detail makes it a good choice for a patient beginner or a more experienced painter. It takes around 12 to 30 hours depending on size.
In the same theme
Highland Cow in the Rain Paint by Numbers · Highland Cow at a Farm Gate Paint by Numbers · Highland Cow in a Poppy Field Paint by Numbers · Highland Cow and Calf by a Summer Loch Paint by Numbers · All Highland Cow designs
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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
- 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
