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- Univers : William Morris 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
William Morris Snakeshead Fritillary Paint by Numbers
A Victorian floral pattern of red fritillaries and blue leaves, painted area by area. The printed canvas and numbered paint pots guide every step.
- SubjectMorris Snakeshead floral pattern on a cream ground
- Sizes20x30 to 60x80 cm (9 sizes)
- Time~20 to 40 h depending on size
- KitLinen canvas · 24/36/48 paint 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.
A William Morris paint by numbers floral pattern
Red fritillaries and blue leaves repeat across a cream ground. This William Morris floral paint by numbers for adults follows the rhythm of interwoven foliage with touches of gold. The nodding flowers sit at the centre, and the stylised stems draw regular curves. The red of the petals contrasts with the blue of the leaves and the green of the stems. The cream ground stays plain, which lets the motifs stand out. The printed canvas carries the outlines and numbers. The kit contains the numbered acrylic paint pots, three brushes and a paper reference chart. The square format keeps the original composition.
Tips for painting this design
Start with the cream ground, then the large blue leaves. Keep the red fritillaries for the end, as their petals need clean outlines. Paint the gold motifs with the fine brush, last of all, to avoid going over the edges. A 30x30 cm or 40x40 cm size suits this square pattern. The detail is high: choose 36 or 48 colours to tell the shades of blue and green apart.
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 20 to 40 h depending on the size.
What is in the kit
Canvas:The printed linen canvas carries the outlines and numbers of the red fritillary flowers and blue stems of the pattern.
Paint:The numbered acrylic pots cover the red, blue, gold, cream and green seen in the floral pattern.
Brushes:The fine brush is for the flower outlines, the medium for the leaves, the large for the textured cream ground.
Guide:The paper chart of the design helps you follow the regular rhythm of the interwoven foliage and gold motifs.
Optional:The wooden frame to assemble lets you stretch the printed floral canvas before you paint. You can also choose it already mounted on its frame, 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.
Mounted canvas
The canvas arrives already stretched on its wooden frame. You start painting right away and hang the picture on the wall.
Questions about this design
Which size should I choose for this square pattern?
The pattern is square. A 30x30 cm or 40x40 cm keeps the repeat visible without losing the petal detail. The 50x50 cm takes longer but makes the interwoven foliage easier to read.
Are the fritillary details hard to paint?
The red petals have precise outlines and narrow areas. Use the fine brush. The cream ground and large leaves are quicker to paint. Allow 20 to 40 h depending on the size.
Who is this kit a good gift for?
For people who like Arts and Crafts patterns and old wallpapers. The square format hangs on its own or as part of a group. The kit contains everything you need to start.
How do I use the paint by numbers kit?
Start with the cream ground, then the large blue leaves. Keep the red fritillaries for the end, as their petals need clean outlines. Paint the gold motifs with the fine brush, last of all. The paper chart helps you check the numbers of the areas.
What are the tips for painting by numbers?
Paint the cream ground first, then the large blue leaves. Keep the red fritillaries for the end, as their petals need clean outlines. Paint the gold motifs with the fine brush, last of all, to avoid going over the edges. Choose 36 or 48 colours to tell the shades apart.
In the same theme
Sage Green Acanthus Leaves Paint by Numbers · Pomegranates and Leaves Pattern Paint by Numbers · Orange and Navy Chrysanthemums Paint by Numbers · Thrushes and Strawberries Paint by Numbers · All William Morris 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
- 20x30 to 60x80 cm (9 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
