Number Artist sells paint-by-numbers kits through numberartist.com, a Shopify storefront with a catalog of several thousand ready-made designs plus a custom option that turns a submitted photo into a kit. This guide looks at the actual kit sizes, what ships inside the box, how the color-detail options work, and the brand's own pricing, shipping and return terms, pulled from Number Artist's product pages and policies rather than marketing copy alone.
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What Number Artist Sells
Number Artist runs its store on Shopify and organizes its catalog into dozens of collections, split two ways: by difficulty (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and by theme. Theme collections pulled directly from the site include Nature & Landscape, Animals & Pets, Flowers, Seascape, Cities & Urban, Abstract, Portraits & People, Fantasy & Mythology, Spiritual, Food & Drink, Vehicles, Zodiac, Anime and a Famous Paintings line built from public-domain classics such as Van Gogh's Starry Night and Cafe Terrace at Night, Monet's Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies, Klimt's The Kiss, and Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring. Seasonal and occasion collections cover Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Valentine's Day, Fall, Mother's Day and a Gifts for Her grouping, and the catalog also includes a Mini Kits line, Mini Kit Bundles, a Retro Collection, a "Community Collection," and a Paint by Numbers for Kids section. Beyond canvases, Number Artist sells painting accessories on its own: extra brush sets, an adjustable artist easel, a number-remover marker, a DIY wooden frame kit, acrylic gloss medium, a brush holder, an artist apron and a portable magnifying glass. On its own homepage, Number Artist describes itself as "Trusted by 500,000+ Art Lovers," and its FAQ page displays an on-site review widget showing a 4.9-out-of-5 average across more than 20,800 ratings — figures from the brand's own site rather than an independently audited source, but specific enough to be worth noting.
Kit Sizes and What's Included
Every Number Artist kit, regardless of size, ships with the same core set of supplies, listed on the brand's own product pages under "What's Included": a numbered linen canvas, numbered paint pots, a set of six brushes, a color card, a reference sheet and a paint-by-numbers guide. Canvases come in three fixed sizes. The standard size, used for most of the catalog, is 16" x 20" (40 x 50cm) and is the only size offering a choice between 24, 36 and 48 colors. Mini kits measure 8" x 8" (20 x 20cm) and are sold with a single color-detail level rather than a choice of three. Large kits measure 23.5" x 29.5" (60 x 75cm), also sold at one fixed color-detail level. On every size, buyers choose between "No Frame" (a canvas you mount or frame yourself after painting) and "Framed Canvas" (the canvas arrives in a finished frame), which is the main decision beyond picking a design.
Choosing a Color-Detail Level: 24, 36 or 48 Colors
For standard-size kits, Number Artist's own size-and-detail guide spells out what each color count means in practice. The 24-color option is described as a "simple design with fewer details," pitched at beginners or anyone who wants to finish faster. The 36-color option adds more shading and detail and is positioned as "a good balance for most painters" without feeling overwhelming. The 48-color option is the most detailed, built for "skilled artists seeking a challenge," with finer shading and more subtle color transitions. The same picker tool estimates that the 36-color version adds roughly 6 hours of painting time over the 24-color baseline, and the 48-color version adds roughly 12 hours over that same baseline. Separately, Number Artist's FAQ gives a general estimate of 6 to 12 hours of painting time for a standard-size kit, while noting that painters should work at their own pace rather than rush to a finish time.
Custom Photo Kits
Alongside its ready-made designs, Number Artist sells a Custom Paint by Numbers Kit built from a photo the buyer uploads. It follows the same structure as the standard catalog — a choice of No Frame or Framed Canvas, and a choice of 24, 36 or 48 colors — but costs about $10 more than the equivalent ready-made kit at every tier (for example, a No Frame, 24-color custom kit runs $34.95 versus $24.95 for a ready-made design in the same configuration, and a Framed, 24-color custom kit runs $54.95 versus $44.95). Number Artist's own FAQ sets expectations clearly: a custom kit "will resemble your photo, but as it is an artwork, it cannot have 100% resemblance," and because a typical photo contains far more than 24, 36 or 48 distinct colors, the kit reduces it down to the chosen palette rather than reproducing every shade. Per the brand's refund policy, custom kits are made to order and are not resellable, so they are not eligible for the standard free-return window; if a custom kit arrives damaged, defective or incorrect, Number Artist says it will provide a free replacement instead.
Themes, Difficulty and Who Each Kit Suits
Because Number Artist lets shoppers browse by difficulty as well as by theme, the catalog works for a fairly wide range of painters. Someone who has never picked up a brush can start with a Mini Kit or a 24-color Standard kit from the Beginner collection, while a painter who wants a weekend-long project can go straight to a 48-color Large kit from the Advanced grouping. Collections such as Bestsellers, New Arrivals and a "Trending Designs" grouping surface currently popular pieces, and gift cards are available for buyers who aren't sure which specific design a recipient would want. The custom photo option, meanwhile, is aimed less at browsing and more at buyers turning a specific pet, portrait or landscape photo into a one-off piece — worth it for a personalized gift, but with the accuracy caveats noted above.
Pricing, Shipping and Returns
Across the catalog, prices run from about $24.95 for a No Frame Mini kit up to $99.95 for a Framed Large kit, with Standard-size kits priced between $24.95 and $34.95 unframed (depending on color level) and $44.95 to $54.95 framed; custom kits run roughly $10 higher at each matching tier. Prices on the site are listed in US dollars, and Number Artist also offers a currency selector for shoppers browsing from outside the US. Checkout accepts major cards, PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay. On shipping, Number Artist states that orders are processed Monday through Friday, with a daily cutoff of 5 PM Eastern Time and up to 2 business days of processing before a package ships; the brand's main fulfillment center is in the United States, with backup fulfillment — including a Hong Kong facility — used when an item isn't available domestically. Estimated delivery is 6 to 14 days within the United States and roughly 7 to 14 days for the UK, Canada, Germany and Mexico, extending to 8 to 14 days for Australia and the UAE and 9 to 14 days for most other destinations; a tracking number is issued once an order ships, though Number Artist notes it can take 24 to 48 hours to become active. On returns, ready-made kits qualify for a 30-day free return if they're unused, unstarted and shipped back in their original packaging with every item included; approved returns get a free prepaid label and require a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) obtained from customer support before shipping anything back, and refunds are processed within 10 business days of the return being received. Order cancellations or address changes are only guaranteed within 24 hours of placing an order, since kits can move into fulfillment quickly after that window closes.
A few practical things worth weighing before ordering: pick Framed Canvas only if you want a ready-to-hang finish, since No Frame kits need to be framed separately after painting; match the color-detail level to how much time you actually want to spend, given the jump from a 24-color to a 48-color kit; build in extra time for delivery if a kit is meant as a gift, since even US shipping can take up to two weeks once processing is included; and look closely at your photo before submitting a custom order, since custom kits are made to order and can't be returned the way a ready-made design can.
Frequently asked questions
What comes in a Number Artist kit?
Every kit — Mini, Standard or Large, ready-made or custom — ships with a numbered linen canvas, numbered paint pots, a set of six brushes, a color card, a reference sheet and a paint-by-numbers guide, per the brand's own product listings.
What's the difference between the 24-, 36- and 48-color options?
They're different detail levels of the same design, available on Standard-size kits. Number Artist describes 24 colors as a simpler, faster option for beginners, 36 colors as a balanced middle option with more shading, and 48 colors as the most detailed option for experienced painters, with an estimated 6 extra hours of painting time at 36 colors and 12 extra hours at 48 colors compared with the 24-color baseline.
Can I turn my own photo into a kit?
Yes. The Custom Paint by Numbers Kit uses an uploaded photo instead of one of the brand's own designs, with the same No Frame/Framed Canvas and color-level choices as a standard kit, for about $10 more per tier. Number Artist's FAQ is upfront that the result will resemble the photo rather than reproduce it exactly, since the image is reduced to the chosen 24, 36 or 48 colors.
Does Number Artist ship outside the United States?
Yes. The brand ships to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and most countries worldwide, with estimated delivery of 6 to 14 days in the US and roughly 7 to 14 days to 10 to 14 days elsewhere, depending on destination.
What is the return policy?
Ready-made kits can be returned free within 30 days if they're unused, unstarted and in their original packaging with all contents, with a free prepaid label after approval. Custom kits are made to order and aren't eligible for that same free return, though Number Artist says it will send a free replacement if a custom kit arrives damaged, defective or incorrect.
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