Paint by Numbers for Beginners

Starting your first kit? Our paint by numbers for beginners collection brings together easier designs from across animals, flowers, landscapes, pop art and more. These paintings have been selected for a more approachable level of detail, so you can learn how numbered canvas painting works without beginning with one of the most intricate designs. Free UK shipping is included.

Paint by Numbers for Beginners

Your first paint by numbers kit does not need to be the simplest picture on the site. What matters is choosing a design with enough clear space to learn the process without spending the whole project working through tiny numbered areas.

This collection pulls together beginner-level designs from different themes, so you are not limited to one type of artwork. Animals, flowers, sea views, portraits and brighter pop-art designs all appear.

What We Look for in a Beginner Design

Large colour areas, clear outlines and less crowded backgrounds generally make a kit easier to follow. Fine hair, dense foliage, intricate architecture and large numbers of tiny colour changes tend to push a painting towards the next difficulty level.

The subject alone is not enough. A simple tiger portrait may be easier than a flower garden packed with hundreds of petals, even though flowers can look less intimidating at first glance.

Pick a Subject You Actually Want to Finish

Difficulty matters, but so does interest. If animals are what you enjoy painting, start with Animal Paint by Numbers. If you prefer colour and flowers, Flower Paint by Numbers gives you more options. Scenic subjects can be found through Landscape Paint by Numbers.

The beginner collection is simply the quickest way to see easier choices across those themes in one place.

If you are choosing specifically for a younger painter, Paint by Numbers for Kids narrows the range further around brighter subjects and designs selected with younger painters in mind.

Smaller Projects for Beginners

If you would rather begin with a more compact format, explore our Mini Paint by Numbers Kits, Paint by Numbers Postcards, Paint by Numbers Notebooks, and Paintable Coasters & Placemats. These smaller projects offer another way to get used to numbered painting before moving on to a larger canvas.

Ready for More Detail?

Once larger sections and basic colour changes feel comfortable, Intermediate Paint by Numbers is the natural next step. It introduces more small areas and detail without jumping straight into the most demanding designs.

For the full catalogue regardless of difficulty, see All Paint by Numbers Kits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any painting experience before starting paint by numbers?

No. The numbered canvas gives you a clear structure to follow, so previous painting experience is not required.

Do I have to paint the numbered areas in order?

No. There is no required numerical order. You can work by colour, start with larger areas, or simply begin with the part of the picture you find easiest to follow.