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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)
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Virgin Mary in Ochre Veil and Blue Cape Paint by Numbers
This Virgin Mary in ochre veil and blue cape paint by numbers shows a mother holding her sleeping child Jesus. Numbered canvas, acrylic paints and 3 brushes are included.
- SubjectVirgin Mary holding the child Jesus in her arms
- 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 Mary in ochre veil and blue cape paint by numbers
The Virgin Mary has her eyes raised and holds her sleeping newborn against her. An ochre veil covers her head and falls over a teal blue cape. The child wears an off-white garment, his hands resting on his mother's arm. The beige and olive green background stays neutral, so the two faces keep the attention. The portrait format follows the vertical line of the subject. Detail is medium and the level is intermediate: the folds of the fabric and the skin tones need the most care. Allow around 12 to 30 hours depending on the size, which runs from 15x15 cm to 70x80 cm.
The calm palette of teal, ochre and beige suits a bedroom or a quiet corner. If you like religious paint by numbers, see our religious paint by numbers of the Virgin Mary. For other classical paintings, browse our famous paintings paint by numbers.
Tips for painting this design
Start with the blue cape and the ochre veil. They are the two largest areas and fill quickly. Leave the skin tones until the end, because beige and light brown are judged by comparison with the shades around them. On the Virgin's face, paint areas of two or three sections at a time to avoid visible joins. The beige and olive green background goes on last. Choose 40x50 cm or larger: below that, the lines of the child's face become too tight.
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 carries the outlines of the Virgin with her eyes raised and the sleeping child Jesus.
Paint:The acrylic pots hold the teal blue of the cape, the ochre of the veil and the off-white of the child's garment, ready to use.
Brushes:Use the fine brush for the lines of the Virgin's face, the medium for the blue cape and the wide for the beige and olive green background.
Guide:The paper guide lets you check the numbers of the areas on the ochre veil and the mother's hands.
Optional:The wooden frame to assemble stretches the printed canvas, so you paint on a flat surface without creases.
Without frame
The canvas arrives rolled in a tube. You paint 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 Mary?
40x50 cm is the best compromise: the faces stay readable and the background fills without taking hours. 20x30 cm is a smaller option, but the lines of the child's face are tight at that size. Sizes run from 15x15 cm to 70x80 cm.
Are the face and hands difficult to paint?
They are the trickiest areas. The skin tones mix beige, brown and off-white in small sections. Take the fine brush and apply one colour at a time, without trying to blend on the canvas.
How long does this kit take?
Allow around 12 to 30 hours depending on the size. The medium areas of the cape and veil go quickly, while the faces, hands and fabric folds take most of the time. The 24, 36 or 48 colour option sets how many shades appear on the canvas.
Who is this kit a good gift for?
For a believer who likes classic religious images, or for someone who already paints and wants a calm subject. The 30x40 cm with frame can go straight on the wall once dry.
Which colour should I start with in paint by numbers?
Begin with the blue cape and the ochre veil, the two largest areas. The paper guide lets you check the numbers of the areas before you load the brush.
What are the tips for painting by numbers?
Paint the Virgin's face in areas of two or three sections to avoid visible joins. Choose 40x50 cm or larger, because below that the lines of the child's face become too tight.
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- Theme
- Virgin Mary
- Subject
- Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus in her arms
- Style
- Classical painting
- Orientation
- Portrait
- Dominant colours
- Teal, ochre, beige, off-white, brown
- 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
