Collection: Abstract & Modern Paint by Numbers

Abstract & Modern Paint by Numbers

This collection is for paintings where colour, shape or graphic style matters more than realism. Faces can be broken into strong blocks of colour, animals become geometric, and familiar subjects are pushed towards pop art or decorative illustration.

That does not automatically make them difficult. Bold modern artwork can have fewer natural textures than a realistic portrait, although geometric sections and sharp colour changes may still create plenty of smaller areas to paint.

Colour Comes First

Many of these designs use colour in ways you would never expect from the real subject. Bright dogs, multicoloured wildlife and strongly coloured portraits are meant to look decorative rather than photographic. They suit painters who want the finished artwork to stand out rather than resemble a traditional landscape or portrait. The same decorative use of colour also appears in some Cocktail & Drink Paint by Numbers, particularly the neon and beach-inspired designs.

Modern Portraits and Figures

Several paintings use the human face as the starting point but treat it in a more graphic way. If the person matters more to you than the style, compare them with Portrait & Figure Paint by Numbers, where realistic and stylised figures sit together.

Animals in a Different Style

Geometric kangaroos, colourful dogs and other stylised animals also overlap with Animal Paint by Numbers. Sometimes the animal is what catches your attention first; in other paintings it is the unusual colour or shape that makes the piece work.

From Picasso to Pop Art

Modern and abstract ideas also appear in recognised artworks. Picasso, for example, connects this collection with Famous Paintings. It is a useful route when you want something less traditional but still enjoy recognisable artists and art styles.

For the complete standard range, see All Paint by Numbers Kits.