There is a distinct difference between looking at a Van Gogh in a museum and actually painting one. When you stand in front of a canvas, recreating the swirling sky of The Starry Night or the delicate light of a Monet, you stop being a passive observer. You become a participant in art history.
Our Famous Art Paint by Numbers collection is curated for those who want to understand the masters, not just admire them. We have meticulously adapted iconic works from the Renaissance, Impressionism, and Art Nouveau movements into high-quality, guided kits. These are not simplified cartoons. They are complex, rewarding projects designed to help you study composition, colour theory, and brushwork from the comfort of your home.
Explore the Masters
We have divided our collection by artist and movement to help you find your perfect challenge:
- Vincent van Gogh: Known for thick, expressive brushstrokes (impasto) and bold colour choices. His works, like The Starry Night and Sunflowers, are perfect for painters who enjoy rhythm and movement.
- Claude Monet: The father of Impressionism. Kits like The Japanese Bridge focus on light, reflection, and soft transitions of colour. They are ideal for a meditative painting experience.
- Gustav Klimt: If you love pattern and geometric detail, the Art Nouveau style of The Kiss offers a unique, structured challenge unlike any other.
- The Old Masters: For those who appreciate realism and subtle glazing, we offer classics like Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Choosing between Renoir and Hokusai can be difficult. We recently ranked the top kits based on popularity and painting experience. Read our full guide on The 10 Most Famous Paintings You Can Paint by Numbers (And Why They Matter) to see which artwork suits your style.
Alternatively, if you have a specific photo of a place or memory you want to turn into a masterpiece, you can use our Custom Paint by Numbers service to create a truly personal work of art.
What Makes Our Museum Kits Different?
Cheap reproductions often lose the nuance of the original painting, turning a masterpiece into a blur of colour. We take a different approach:
- Colour Accuracy: We use a high-density pigment palette to match the original tones as closely as possible, from the specific Prussian Blue of Hokusai’s wave to the Chrome Yellow of Van Gogh’s sunflowers.
- Canvas Quality: We use premium linen canvases that lay flat and hold paint better than standard cotton, giving your finished piece a professional texture.
- Detailed Mapping: Our numbering system preserves the small details, such as the expression in a portrait’s eyes or the distant boats in a seascape, so the final result looks like a painting rather than a print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these kits difficult to paint?
Famous art kits range from Intermediate to Advanced. Because they replicate complex paintings, they often have smaller sections and require more patience than a simple graphic design. However, no prior experience is needed. Just patience. For a detailed breakdown of difficulty, check the description on each product page.
Is it legal to sell these paint by numbers?
Yes. All the artworks in this collection (Van Gogh, Monet, Da Vinci, etc.) are in the public domain. This means the copyright has expired, allowing us to legally adapt them into paint by numbers kits for you to enjoy.
Do I need to mix paints?
No. Every kit comes with a set of acrylic paints that are pre-mixed to the exact shades required for that specific artwork. You can paint directly from the pot.
How do I frame the finished painting?
These masterpieces deserve to be displayed. We recommend stretching your canvas or using a wooden frame kit. Read our tutorial on How to Frame Your Paint by Numbers for a step-by-step guide.