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 to the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia and New Zealand (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.
Free shipping to the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia and New Zealand, with no minimum order. Buy two kits and the third is free, applied automatically at checkout.
