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- Univers : Poppy 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
Red Poppies on Black Background Paint by Numbers
This red poppies on black background paint by numbers kit puts layered red petals and thin red stems on a flat black ground. The dark backdrop makes the reds stand out sharply, so the finished picture has a clean, graphic look.
- Subjectred poppies on a black background
- 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 : Beginner
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.
Red Poppies on Black Background Paint by Numbers
This design shows a group of red poppies set against a flat black background. The blooms sit at different angles: each one either faces forward or turns to the side, so you paint the petals from several viewpoints. Each flower has layered petals in bright red and deeper crimson. The centres are black, with a little dark grey to separate them from the petals. Thin red stems run down between the flowers, and nothing sits behind them but solid black. The style is realistic, with medium detail in the petals and centres, and the kit is rated intermediate. Every area is numbered on the printed linen canvas, so you can follow the overlapping petals without guessing where one red ends. The strong contrast makes the finished picture stand out on a pale wall.
If you like this subject, browse our full range of poppy paint by numbers kits, or see flower paint by numbers for other blooms.
Tips for painting this design
Start with the black background. It covers the largest area and sets the contrast for everything else. Use the large brush and work in small sections so the paint dries evenly. Move on to the red petals next, using the medium brush for the main colour and the fine brush along the edges where petals overlap. Keep the deep crimson for the shaded parts of the petals, and the black and dark grey for the flower centres. The 36 and 48 colour options give you more shades to work with in the petals, which helps them look rounded rather than flat. Rinse the fine brush well when you switch between the reds and the black so the colours stay clean. Allow around 12 hours for the smallest size and up to 30 hours for the largest.
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:Printed linen canvas with numbered outlines for every poppy, petal and stem against the black background.
Paint:Numbered acrylic pots, ready to use, covering bright red, deep crimson, black and dark grey.
Brushes:Three brushes. Fine for petal edges and flower centres, medium for the red blooms, wide for the black background.
Guide:A paper guide showing the finished poppies so you can check each numbered area.
Optional:A wooden frame to assemble keeps the black background flat and ready to hang.
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
What size works best for this poppy design?
The kit comes in 12 sizes from 15x15 to 70x80 cm. A mid size such as 40x40 cm leaves enough room for the petal edges and flower centres. Smaller sizes take around 12 hours, while the largest take nearer 30. Choose a larger size if you want the red to dominate a wall.
The black background looks like a lot of painting. Is it difficult?
It is the largest single area, but it is one flat colour, so it is straightforward. Use the wide brush and work in small sections to keep the paint even. The red petals and black centres need the finer brushes, so save those for after the background.
Should I choose the 24, 36 or 48 colour set?
The kit is offered with 24, 36 or 48 colours. The larger sets give you extra shades to blend within the petals, which helps them look rounded. The 24 colour set keeps the palette simpler, with fewer numbers to track across the canvas.
Does the canvas come with a frame?
You can order it rolled without a frame, or with a wooden frame to assemble. The frame keeps the black background flat and ready to hang. Without it, the canvas arrives rolled, so you will need to frame or stretch it once you have finished painting.
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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
