Advanced Paint by Numbers
Advanced paint by numbers kits are the long projects: sections only a few millimeters wide, broad palettes, and skies, water and feathers broken into fine transitions of color. Plan on several weeks of sessions rather than a few evenings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our advanced paint by numbers kits are specifically designed for seasoned painters or those looking for a real challenge. If you're new to paint by numbers, you may want to start with one of our easy kits to build confidence first.
Easy kits feature larger spaces and fewer color changes, making them ideal for beginners. Intermediate kits offer moderate complexity, while advanced kits have intricate details and a higher color count. Explore our intermediate paint by numbers collection if you want something in between.
Advanced kits generally take between 20 and 40+ hours to complete, depending on the design complexity and your painting pace. They're a rewarding long-term project for dedicated artists!
Yes! You can turn a personal photo into a custom paint by numbers kit. Choose a higher color count to increase the level of difficulty and detail for an extra rewarding experience.
If you're looking for a quicker, less detailed painting experience, starting with an easier kit is a great option. It allows you to enjoy painting without the longer commitment required for advanced projects.
Advanced Paint by Numbers for Experienced Painters
Advanced kits are the long projects. Sections are small, palettes are wide, and skies, water, feathers and faces are broken into fine transitions of color. They suit painters who have finished a few kits and want something to settle into over several weeks. The reward is a canvas that looks remarkably close to a hand-painted original.
What Makes an Advanced Paint by Numbers Kit
Smaller sections
Many areas are only a few millimeters wide, so a fine brush and steady light make a real difference.
More colors
A bigger palette allows soft shading, gradients and realistic texture that simpler kits cannot show.
Fine detail
Foliage, reflections, lace and brushstroke patterns are drawn as many small shapes, just like the original.
Longer journey
Plan on several weeks of sessions rather than a few evenings. Many painters enjoy that slower pace most.
Challenging Advanced Kits Worth the Effort
The Starry Night
Van Gogh's swirling sky is built from hundreds of little strokes, and each one becomes its own numbered shape.
Cafe Terrace at Night
Warm lamplight against a deep blue sky, with cobblestones that reward patience.
The Kiss
Klimt's gold robes are full of spirals, squares and tiny flowers. A true showpiece when finished.
Great Horned Owl
Layer upon layer of feathers and a piercing gaze in one of our most detailed wildlife kits.
Tips for Detailed Canvases
Set up for precision
Bright daylight and a fine-tipped brush help the most. A magnifier is handy for the smallest numbers.
Work top to bottom
Start at the top and move down so your hand never rests on wet paint. Finish one area before moving to the next.
Cover every number
Two thin coats hide printed numbers better than one thick one, especially with pale colors. A whiteout pen fixes any that still show.
Make Your Own Challenge
Turn a favorite photo into a custom paint by numbers kit and choose the 48-color option for the most detail. It is the most personal way to take on a challenging paint by numbers project.
Not Quite Ready for Advanced?
If you are coming from beginner kits, a jump straight to advanced can feel like a lot. Build up with our intermediate kits, which add detail without the tiniest sections, or start with easy paint by numbers if you are new. You can browse every level in our full range of paint by numbers kits.
