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 Shipping (US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia) (yes, really). Buy 2 Get 1 Free drops your per-kit cost to as low as $13.
Want to paint this yourself?
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.
Or pick a ready-made design
- Bold and Free Painting by Numbers Premium Kit (from $19.95)
What $19.95 Gets You
- Premium canvas, shipped unframed (DIY frame kit optional)
- 24+ pre-mixed acrylic paint pots
- Brushes in several sizes (fine detail through broad coverage)
- Full-color reference image
- 10-20 hours of relaxing creative entertainment
- A finished painting you can frame and put 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 Shipping (US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia) • Buy 2 Get 1 Free
