
From Kit to Canvas
How It Works
Custom Paint By Numbers People is exactly what it sounds like: a relaxing, structured way to paint without needing any experience.
Every area on the canvas is marked with a number that matches a pre-mixed color pot. You just fill in the sections. What you get is a clear image that slowly builds with every brushstroke.
What’s in the Kit
Each Custom Paint By Numbers kit includes everything you need to get started right away:
- Pre-printed, numbered canvas (your uploaded image mapped by hand)
- Full set of acrylic paints, pre-mixed and labeled
- Three brushes in different sizes
- Easy-to-follow reference guide
- Optional frame (if selected)
Choosing the Right Photo: What Works Best
Your custom kit is only as good as the image you upload. To make sure your Custom Paint By Numbers People result looks clear and detailed, follow these simple photo tips:

✅ Great Uploads
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Clear Lighting: Well-lit subjects with natural light or soft indoor lighting
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Sharp Focus: Faces, pets, or key details must be crisp, not blurry
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Centered Subjects: Keep the person or pet in the center, not far off in the background
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Few Subjects: 1–4 people or pets max per image for best clarity
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Minimal Background Distractions: A simple or soft background helps the main subject stand out
❌ Not Recommended
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Too Many People: Group photos lose detail in faces
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Backlighting or Harsh Shadows: Faces become dark or blown out
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Blurry or Low-Resolution Images: Small details won’t come through
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Too Distant: If the subject is far from the camera, features won’t translate well
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Overexposed or Washed Out: Photos with strong sunlight or poor color balance don’t convert cleanly
A Personal Image Worth Painting
Most painting kits feel distant, scenes you didn’t choose, faces you don’t know. This one keeps it close. You’re working from a photo of someone real: someone you remember, live with, or miss. It’s still creative, still hands-on, but now there’s a reason to care about the result. You’re not just painting to paint. You’re painting someone who actually matters.
Customer Approved

So impressed with how this turned out. The likeness is amazing, and it was such a special experience painting this memory myself.
Emily R.

Turned out so clear and fun to paint. The colors really pop and it looks just like the photo we sent. Loved the whole process!
Elden Cain

Didn’t expect it to turn out this bold. The colors are rich, and it actually looks like a real painting, not just a paint by numbers. Super cool to see it finished.
Rubin Schwartz

Takes some focus with all the detail, but it’s coming together better than I thought. Their expressions are spot on.
Jess M.

Captured our family perfectly, messy, real, and full of love. It was fun to paint and came out better than I expected. Definitely keeping this one up year-round.
Ariel Potts

Way better than I expected. The lighting, the expressions, even the stuffed toy, all came out super clear. It honestly feels like a real keepsake now.
Maria Torres

The soft tones give it a dreamy feel, and it almost looks like a vintage photo. Didn’t feel repetitive to paint, and the result has a nice warmth to it.
Angela Hensley

Took some time, especially with the faces, but it’s solid. Feels personal and actually looks like the photo. Glad I stuck with it.
Cesar
The Scene Holds Your Attention
Faces you know always have more going on than you notice at first, an expression that lingers, the shape of a smile, a glance that says more than it should. As you move through each part of the painting, those details surface slowly. Even the lighting in the photo, a soft sunset, a quiet room, starts to affect how you see it. There’s a kind of romance in painting someone this way. Not dramatic, just honest. The closer you look, the more it feels like you’re spending time with them again.
FAQ
Go for a photo that’s sharp and naturally lit. The subject should be clear, well-defined, and easy to make out, ideally with little background distraction. Avoid dim lighting, blurry shots, or photos where the main part is too far away.
Yes, you can, but keep in mind that too many faces or shapes can reduce the clarity. 4 people, pets, or a small scene works well. The simpler the composition, the better the final result.
Not at all. The canvas is pre-numbered and each number matches a specific paint color. Just follow the guide at your own pace.
Each kit comes with your custom-printed canvas, pre-mixed acrylic paints matched to the image, three paintbrushes of various sizes, and an optional frame if you added it to your order. Everything’s set up so you can get started right away.
That depends on the level of detail and how you like to work. Some people paint in long stretches, others fit it in gradually. There’s no timeline—you can go as slow or steady as you like.
Yes. The photo you upload is converted by hand into a detailed paint by numbers format that keeps the likeness clear and the shapes balanced.