ArtistryByNumbers vs Generic Amazon Paint by Numbers Kits: What You Actually Get
Amazon is flooded with cheap paint by numbers kits from unknown brands. They look similar in product photos. The prices are tempting. So why should you buy from ArtistryByNumbers instead? This transparent comparison shows you exactly what you get, and what you miss, with generic Amazon kits.
Canvas Quality
- Amazon generic Thin polyester canvas, often rolled and creased. Numbers can be blurry or faded. Canvas wrinkles under paint.
- ArtistryByNumbers Premium canvas with laser-printed numbers. Pre-stretched on wooden frame. Smooth, professional surface.
Paint Quality
- Amazon generic 12-20 thin, watery paints that dry out quickly. Colors can be dull. Pots often arrive unsealed or partially dried.
- ArtistryByNumbers 24-48 professional-grade acrylic paints, richly pigmented, properly sealed. Enough paint to finish with some to spare.
Brush Quality
- Amazon generic 1-2 cheap plastic brushes that shed bristles and lose their point after a few sections.
- ArtistryByNumbers 3 synthetic sable brushes (fine, medium, broad) that hold their shape through the entire project.
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Turn one of your own photos into a numbered canvas (from $19.95). We trace it, mix the paints to match, and ship the kit with brushes.
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Design Quality
- Amazon generic 80-150 sections with flat, blocky colors. Result looks obviously paint-by-numbers.
- ArtistryByNumbers 200-400+ sections with subtle gradations. Result looks like a real painting.
The Hidden Cost of Cheap
A $12 Amazon kit seems like a deal until you add
- Frame or stretcher bars: $15-25
- Replacement brushes: $5-10
- Frustration and wasted time on poor quality
- A result you are embarrassed to display
Total cost of cheap: $32-47 for a mediocre result
An ArtistryByNumbers kit at $19.95-$45 includes everything and produces gallery-worthy art. With Buy 2 Get 1 Free, cost drops to $13-30 per kit.
Customer Support
- Amazon generic No-name brand, no support, no guarantee. If paint is missing or dried out, good luck.
- ArtistryByNumbers Real customer support, money-back guarantee, and replacement paints if needed.
The Verdict
Generic Amazon kits work for testing if you like the hobby. But if you want an enjoyable experience and a result you are proud to display, invest in quality. Joined by thousands of painters worldwide who switched from Amazon generics and never went back.
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