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- Univers : Virgin Mary 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
Virgin and Child Blue Veil Paint by Numbers
Virgin and Child Blue Veil Paint by Numbers shows Mary and the infant Jesus beneath golden halos, set against a black background. Paint the printed areas with numbered acrylics, using the fine brush for faces and the wider brushes for the veil and background.
- SubjectVirgin and Child wearing a blue veil
- 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 : Intermediate
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.
Virgin and Child Blue Veil Paint by Numbers to complete at home
Mary holds the infant Jesus beneath two golden halos in this classic religious composition. Her sky blue veil has a gold border and stands out against the plain black background. Beige fabric adds contrast around the blue mantle, while the white and beige facial areas need careful placement. The square design keeps the figures central as you work across the printed linen canvas. Medium-sized sections cover the veil and garment, with finer areas around the faces, hands, eyes and golden borders. The black background gives the finished painting a strong contrast and is easier to complete after the figures have been painted.
Tips for painting this design
This intermediate design suits you if you already have some painting experience. Begin with the faces and hands, where the smaller sections demand a fine brush. Use it again for the Child's blue eyes and the folds in the veil. Paint the blue mantle in broad strips with the medium brush, then use the wide brush for the larger black areas. The golden halos may need two coats to cover the dark canvas underneath. A 30x40 cm or 40x40 cm option gives the facial details room to remain clear without making the background laborious.
Sizes, colours and painting time
The design comes in 15x15 to 70x80 cm (12 sizes). You choose a kit of 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's in the kit
Canvas:The printed linen canvas marks the Virgin, Child, blue veil, golden halos and numbered painting areas.
Paint:Ready-to-use numbered acrylics provide the colours needed for the blue veil, gold halos, beige clothing, skin tones and black background.
Brushes:Use the fine brush for the faces and veil folds, the medium brush for the mantle, and the wide brush for broad background sections.
Guide:The printed guide helps you match each number to the correct area as the classic composition takes shape.
Optional:The wooden frame to assemble keeps the canvas stretched while you paint the figures, halos and black background.
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 Virgin and Child?
Choose 30x40 cm if you want the faces and hands to remain easy to handle while keeping the black background manageable. The 40x40 cm option preserves the square composition and gives the smaller facial areas more space. Larger formats leave more background to cover.
Are the details of the face difficult to paint?
The level is intermediate because the faces, hands and the Child's blue eyes contain smaller areas. The fine brush gives you control around these details. The blue mantle, beige garment and black background use broader sections that are easier to fill.
Who is this painting kit a good gift for?
This Virgin and Child design suits someone who already paints and wants a classic religious subject. Once finished and framed, it can make a meaningful christening or communion gift for someone who values traditional Christian imagery.
What are the tips for painting by numbers?
Paint the faces and hands first with the fine brush, then complete the folds of the blue veil. Work across the blue mantle with the medium brush. Apply the golden halos carefully, using a second coat where the black shows through, and leave the background until last.
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- Theme
- Virgin Mary
- Subject
- Virgin and Child wearing a blue veil
- Style
- Classic
- Orientation
- Square
- Dominant colours
- Blue, gold, beige, black, white
- 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
