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- Univers : Fish 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
Dolphin and Tropical Fish Paint by Numbers
A dolphin at the centre of a coral reef, surrounded by tropical fish and sea turtles. The kit contains the printed canvas, numbered paint pots and three brushes.
- SubjectDolphin surrounded by tropical fish
- Sizes15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 sizes)
- Time~20 to 40 h depending on size
- KitLinen canvas · 24/36/48 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 this dolphin and tropical fish by numbers yourself
This dolphin and tropical fish paint by numbers kit centres on a dolphin, surrounded by multicoloured fish, sea turtles and coral. The underwater background moves between turquoise blue and deep blue, with rays of light passing through the water. Bubbles and seaweed complete the scene. The realistic style means following the outlines printed on the canvas. The bright colours of the fish, orange, yellow, green and pink, stand out against the blues of the reef. The square format makes the most of the dolphin. The kit contains the printed linen canvas with numbers, numbered acrylic paint pots, three brushes and the paper reference chart. Allow around 20 to 40 hours of work depending on the size you choose.
Tips for painting this design
Start with the large areas of deep blue in the background, then the turquoise blue around the dolphin. Next paint the dolphin in grey and white to establish the silhouette. The orange, yellow and pink fish need care: their scales are small and the numbers touch. Keep the fine brush for the coral and bubbles. Choose a 40x50 cm size or larger to follow the details of the reef without tiring. The 30x30 cm is suitable if you are a beginner.
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 20 to 40 hours depending on the size.
What's in the kit
Canvas:The printed linen canvas carries the outlines of the central dolphin, the tropical fish and the sea turtles of the reef.
Paint:The acrylic pots cover the turquoise blue, deep blue, orange, yellow, green and pink of the design.
Brushes:The fine brush is for the bubbles and the outlines of the fish, the broad brush for the underwater background.
Guide:The paper chart lets you check the numbers for the coral, seaweed and underwater rays of light.
Optional:The wooden frame to assemble stretches the dolphin canvas, otherwise it arrives rolled in a tube.
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 dolphin picture?
The 40x50 cm offers a good balance between detail and readable numbers. The 30x30 cm is still possible for a first kit, but the fish and coral are smaller. Above 50x70 cm, plan several sessions.
Are the details of the tropical fish difficult to paint?
The scales and fins of the fish need precision, as the areas are narrow. The fine brush and the paper chart help you follow the outlines. The blue background and the dolphin are easier to paint.
Who is this paint by numbers kit a good gift for?
This design suits an adult or teenager who likes sea animals and underwater scenes. The square format and central subject make it a gift for a birthday or a calm family activity.
Is paint by numbers difficult?
The deep blue background and then the turquoise are painted in large areas. The grey and white dolphin establishes the silhouette. The orange, yellow and pink fish need care because their scales are small and the numbers touch. The paper chart helps you check the numbers of the areas.
How do you paint by numbers?
Start with the large areas of deep blue in the background, then the turquoise blue around the dolphin. Next paint the dolphin in grey and white. Keep the fine brush for the coral, bubbles and scales of the tropical fish. The paper chart is there to check the numbers of the areas.
In the same theme
Dolphin Jumping Through a Colourful Ring Paint by Numbers · Swirling Sardine School Mosaic Paint by Numbers · Dolphin Underwater Paint by Numbers · Koi Fish and Pink Water Lilies Paint by Numbers · All Fish designs
- 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
