Dolphins and Lighthouse at Sunrise Paint by Numbers

A dolphins and lighthouse paint by numbers scene

Two dolphins break the surface in front of a white and red striped lighthouse. This fish paint by numbers scene brings together a pink sky, a low sun on the horizon and turquoise waves. The lighthouse sits on the left of the composition, on dark rocks. The dolphins cross in the centre, one higher than the other. The navy blue of the rocks contrasts with the pale pink of the sky. The soft orange of the sun marks the vanishing point. The square format keeps the balance between sea and sky. The printed canvas shows every area with its number. The finished piece stays an illustration, with clean flat colours and simple gradients.

Tips for painting this design

Start with the pink sky and the sun, the largest areas. Keep the navy blue of the rocks and dark waves for the end, as it needs a fine brush to avoid going over the lines. Paint the lighthouse last: the white and red stripes touch each other, so apply the paint in a thin coat. Choose a 30x40 cm size or larger to keep the dolphins' details clear. The 20x30 cm works if you are a beginner.

Sizes, colours and painting time

The design comes in 20x30 to 60x80 cm (9 sizes). You choose a 24, 36 or 48 colour kit, on rolled canvas, with a wooden frame to assemble or with the canvas already mounted on its frame (except in 50x70 and 60x80 cm, delivered rolled). Allow around 12 to 30 h depending on the size.

What's in the kit

• Canvas:The printed linen canvas carries the outlines and numbers of the two dolphins, the striped lighthouse and the waves.
• Paint:The numbered acrylic pots contain the pale pink of the sky, the turquoise blue of the ocean and the white of the lighthouse.
• Brushes:The fine brush is for the details of the dolphins and the lighthouse stripes, the broad one for the waves and the pink sky.
• Guide:The paper guide to the design lets you check the numbers for the coastal rocks and the rising sun.
• Optional:Optional wooden stretcher bars to assemble stretch the printed canvas of this coastal sunrise scene. You can also choose it already mounted on its frame, ready to hang.

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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.

Mounted canvas

The canvas arrives already stretched on its wooden frame. You start painting right away and hang the picture on the wall.