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- Univers : Cat 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
Cat and Butterflies Paint by Numbers
This cat and butterflies paint by numbers kit gives you a blue-eyed cat with purple, turquoise and orange butterflies on a black background. The strong contrast makes each area easy to pick out on the canvas.
- SubjectCat portrait surrounded by multicoloured butterflies
- 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 : 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.
Cat and butterflies paint by numbers: a blue-eyed cat on black
This design shows a cat's head with blue eyes, surrounded by butterflies with purple, turquoise and orange wings. The pale fur stands out against the plain black background. White whiskers run in fine lines on each side of the muzzle, and the upright ears fill the top of the square canvas. Each butterfly carries several shades, with orange highlights along the edges. The detail level is intermediate: broad areas on the fur, tighter outlines on the wings and eyes. If you like this subject, our cat paint by numbers collection has more cat designs.
Tips for painting this design
Start with the black background, as it defines the outline of the cat and the butterflies. Then paint the pale fur in thin layers to keep the shading around the muzzle. Leave the blue eyes until last: two or three shades sit on top of each other and any slip shows. The wings need a steady hand along the orange edges. A 30x40 cm or 40x40 cm size suits this level of detail. Above 50x70 cm, plan for several sessions. Count on around 12 to 30 hours depending on the size.
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:The printed linen canvas shows the outlines of the cat and butterflies and the numbers for painting each area.
Paint:The numbered acrylic paint pots contain the blue, black, purple, turquoise and orange shades used in the design.
Brushes:Three brushes, fine, medium and large, are used for the blue eyes, the fur and the black background.
Guide:The paper guide to the design helps you check the numbers for the cat and butterfly areas.
Optional:Optionally, a wooden frame to assemble lets you stretch the cat portrait canvas.
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 cat and butterfly picture?
30x40 cm or 40x40 cm is enough for the details of the muzzle and wings. 50x70 cm makes the butterflies easier to read but takes longer. 20x30 cm is still possible if you are a beginner.
Are the eyes and wings difficult to paint?
The fur and background are painted in broad areas. The blue eyes and the orange edges of the wings need more care because several shades meet there. Allow 12 to 30 hours depending on the size you choose.
Who is this paint by numbers kit a good gift for?
For someone who likes cats and bright colours. The black background and butterflies also appeal to a teenager starting out. The kit contains the canvas, numbered paint pots and three brushes.
How many colours does the kit have?
You can choose 24, 36 or 48 colours. A higher count gives finer shading on the fur and wings, while 24 colours keeps the painting simpler. Each pot is numbered to match the canvas.
What are the tips for painting by numbers?
Work the black background first, then the pale fur in thin layers. On the wings, keep a steady hand along the orange edges. For the blue eyes, layer two or three shades last.
In the same theme
Multicoloured Cat with Red Flower Paint by Numbers · Grey Cat and Iris Vase Paint by Numbers · Cat with Large Colourful Flowers Paint by Numbers · Chubby Cat with Cocktail Paint by Numbers · All Cat designs
- Theme
- Cats
- Subject
- Cat portrait surrounded by multicoloured butterflies
- Style
- Fairy illustration
- Orientation
- Square
- Dominant colours
- Blue, black, purple, turquoise, orange
- 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
