Michael Jackson Silhouette Paint by Numbers

Michael Jackson paint by numbers: profile against a sunset sky

This Michael Jackson silhouette at sunset paint by numbers shows the singer in profile, wearing a black fedora. His curly hair falls over the collar of a black jacket. The sparkling white glove stands out near the right edge of the canvas. Behind the silhouette, the sky fills half the image: deep orange at the top, golden yellow towards the horizon, with red bands. The contrast between the black figure and the warm tones of the sky shapes the whole composition. The square format keeps the profile centred, with no background detail around it. The level of detail is medium: the sky areas are large, while the face and glove need more attention.

Tips for painting this design

Start with the large bands of the sky: orange at the top, golden yellow near the horizon, red in between. These areas are wide and forgiving of small slips. Save the black of the jacket and fedora for the end, once the sky outlines are dry. The face and white glove need a fine brush: apply the paint in small touches so you do not spill over onto the neighbouring numbers. A 30x30 cm or 40x40 cm size suits this medium level of detail and stays readable on a wall.

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 12 to 30 h depending on the size.

What is in the kit

• Canvas:The printed linen canvas carries the outlines and numbers of Michael Jackson's profile, from the black fedora to the white glove.
• Paint:The numbered acrylic pots cover the black of the jacket and the orange and golden yellow of the sky.
• Brushes:The fine brush is for the black curls and the white glove, the wide brush for the sunset sky.
• Guide:The paper guide to the design helps you check the numbers for the fedora, the profile and the silhouette.
• Optional:As an option, the wooden frame to assemble stretches the portrait canvas, otherwise it arrives rolled in a tube.

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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.