Paint by Numbers on a Budget: How to Get Started Under $20
Want to try paint by numbers but worried about the cost? Good news: you can get a quality paint by numbers kit under $20 that includes everything you need — canvas, paints, brushes, and reference image. No hidden costs, no extra supplies needed.
At ArtistryByNumbers, our kits start at $19.95 with everything included. Free Worldwide Shipping (yes, really). Buy 2 Get 1 Free drops your per-kit cost to as low as $13.
What $19.95 Gets You
- Pre-stretched canvas on wooden frame
- 24+ pre-mixed acrylic paint pots
- 3 brushes (fine, medium, broad)
- Full-color reference image
- 10-20 hours of relaxing creative entertainment
- A finished painting ready to hang on your wall
That is about $1-2 per hour of entertainment — cheaper than Netflix, coffee shops, or movie tickets. And at the end, you have actual art.
Best Budget Starter Kits
- Easy landscapes — simple compositions, satisfying results
- Small animal portraits — cute, quick to complete
- Bold florals — vibrant colors, forgiving subjects
- Abstract minis — modern, fun, great for beginners
Maximize Your Budget
- Buy 2 Get 1 Free — 3 kits for the price of 2
- Take care of brushes — clean properly and reuse across kits
- Save leftover paint — use for touch-ups on future kits
- No additional supplies needed — just a cup of water and paper towels
No experience needed. Money-back guarantee. Joined by thousands of painters worldwide who started for under $20.
Free Worldwide Shipping • Buy 2 Get 1 Free