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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
Samurai in a Bamboo Forest Paint by Numbers
A samurai kneels among the bamboo, surrounded by mist. The picture works in greens and greys, with detailed armour in the foreground.
- SubjectKneeling samurai in a misty bamboo forest
- 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.
A Japanese paint by numbers scene of a kneeling samurai in the bamboo to paint yourself
This Japanese paint by numbers samurai in a bamboo forest shows a warrior kneeling at the centre of the canvas, katana resting against his hip. His traditional armour fills the foreground, with layered plates and dark lacing. Around him, bamboo stems rise towards the top of the picture, broken by a thick mist that blurs the background. The ground is covered in moss. The main colours are the green of the bamboo, the grey and black of the armour, the beige of the ground and a misty white that softens the background. The light stays diffuse, with no strong shadows.
Tips for painting this design
Start with the mist areas in white and light beige: they blend into each other and give you a reference point for the rest. Then paint the bamboo, stem by stem, keeping the darkest greens for the back. The armour needs the most care: the grey and black plates are small and close together. Use a fine brush for the lacing and the katana. Given the level of detail, choose a 40x50 cm size or larger, with the 36 colour option to vary the greens.
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 20 to 40 h depending on the size.
What's in the kit
Canvas:The printed linen canvas carries the outlines of the kneeling samurai and the numbers for the bamboo in the misty forest.
Paint:The numbered acrylic pots cover the greens of the bamboo, the greys of the mist and the black of the armour.
Brushes:The fine brush is for the details of the katana and armour, the broad one for the mist and moss areas.
Guide:The paper guide to the design lets you check the numbers for the greens and greys on each area.
Optional:Optional wooden stretcher bars to assemble stretch the canvas of the samurai in the bamboo forest.
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 samurai in the bamboo?
40x50 cm works well for the armour and the bamboo stems. Below 30x30 cm, the armour plates and lacing become too small. 50x70 cm makes the mist areas easier.
Are the armour details difficult to paint?
Yes, it is the densest area of the picture. The grey and black plates are numerous and close together. Allow for a fine brush and the 36 colour option to tell the shades apart.
Who is this paint by numbers kit a good gift for?
For fans of Japanese culture and warrior scenes. The subject also appeals to people who already paint and are looking for a detailed picture. The kit contains the canvas, numbered paint pots and three brushes.
How do I start a paint by numbers?
Begin with the mist areas in white and light beige, which blend into each other and give you a reference point. Carry on with the bamboo, stem by stem, keeping the dark greens for the back. The paper guide helps you check the numbers for the areas, not the order of painting.
How do you paint by numbers?
Paint area by area, following the numbers on the canvas. After the mist, work on the bamboo and then the armour, whose grey and black plates are small and close together. Use the fine brush for the lacing and the katana. The kit contains 3 brushes and numbered paint pots.
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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
