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- Univers : Japanese 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
Geisha and Samurai on a Red Bridge Paint by Numbers
A geisha and a samurai pass each other on a red bridge, surrounded by maples in autumn. The picture is painted area by area, with the numbers printed on the canvas.
- SubjectGeisha and samurai on a red bridge
- Sizes15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 sizes)
- Time~20 to 40 h depending on size
- KitLinen canvas · 24/36/48 paint 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.
Paint by numbers: a geisha and samurai on a red bridge
This Japanese paint by numbers of a geisha and samurai on a red bridge brings two figures together on an arched walkway above a river. The geisha wears a pale kimono with floral patterns, the samurai a dark suit of armour. Maple branches heavy with red and orange leaves frame the scene. Paper lanterns hang along the handrail. The setting is a Japanese garden in autumn, with reflections in the water and dark green foliage in the background. The red bridge sits at the centre of the square composition. The colour areas are numerous and close together, which takes patience on the leaves and the folds of the clothing.
Tips for painting this design
Start with the red bridge and the lanterns, whose flat areas are large and easy to fill. Save the maple leaves for the end: their tight outlines need a fine brush and a steady hand. The geisha's kimono mixes beige, brown and pale patterns, so read the paper chart before painting each fold. The samurai's armour brings together close blacks and browns, so work in good light. For this level of detail, choose a size of at least 40x40 cm.
Sizes, colours and painting time
The design comes in 15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 sizes). You choose a kit of 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 and numbers of the red bridge, the lanterns and the two figures.
Paint:The acrylic pots cover the red, orange, brown, black, beige and dark green of the design.
Brushes:The fine brush is for the maple leaves and the details of the kimono, the broad one for the reflections in the water.
Guide:The paper chart lets you check the numbers for the areas of the bridge, the lanterns and the maple branches.
Optional:The optional wooden frame to assemble stretches the canvas of the Japanese garden by the river.
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
Which size should I choose for this picture?
The subject is square and very detailed. A 40x40 cm or 50x50 cm leaves enough room for the maple leaves and the kimono patterns. Below 30x30 cm the areas become too small for the fine brush.
Are the details of the kimono and armour difficult to paint?
Yes, this picture takes patience. The kimono and armour have many small numbered areas. Allow around 20 to 40 h depending on the size. The paper chart helps you spot similar colours before you start.
Who is this paint by numbers kit for?
It suits someone who loves Japan and traditional scenes and who has already painted a few pictures. Beginners can try it by choosing a large size and the 48 colour option for the autumn shading.
Which colour should I start with in paint by numbers?
On this picture, start with the red bridge and the lanterns, whose flat areas are large and easy to fill. Save the maple leaves for the end, as their tight outlines need a fine brush. The paper chart is there to check the numbers of the areas, not to set an order.
How do you paint by numbers?
Read the paper chart before each area. Paint the red bridge and the lanterns first, then the geisha's kimono in beige and brown, and the samurai's armour in good light because the blacks and browns are close. Finish with the maple leaves using the fine brush. For this level of detail, take a size of at least 40x40 cm.
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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
