Turn Your Painting into a Paint by Numbers Kit: The Smart Way for Artists to Sell More Art

You're a painter. Your original artwork is unique – and that's exactly why it only sells once. What if thousands of people could own, paint, and fall in love with your art?

That's the power of turning your painting into a custom Paint by Numbers kit.

Paint by Numbers isn't just a craft trend. It's a $2.1B global DIY art market that lets everyday people connect with real artists. For you, it means a new, scalable income stream, massive brand exposure, and fans who spend 20+ hours painting YOUR work stroke by stroke.

Here's how to turn your painting artwork into a best-selling paint by numbers kit – and how we help you do it right.

Why Paint by Numbers Is a Game-Changer for Painter Artists

1. Sell Your Art 1,000 Times, Not Just Once

An original painting sells once. A Paint by Numbers version of that same painting can sell 500, 1,000, even 10,000 times – with zero extra painting hours from you. You earn licensing royalties on every kit.

2. Get Discovered by a Global Audience

Paint by Numbers buyers are not typical gallery visitors. They are Amazon shoppers, Etsy crafters, TikTok DIYers, and mindfulness seekers. Your art ends up in living rooms in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan.

3. Build True Fans, Not Just Followers

Someone who paints your artwork for 15 hours develops a deep emotional connection with your style. 68% of PBN painters frame their finished canvas. They become collectors, commission clients, and super-fans.

4. A Perfect Low-Risk Entry Product

At $24.99-$49.99, a Paint by Numbers kit is an accessible way for people to buy your art, long before they can afford a $2,000 original.

5. Passive, Recurring Income

Once we convert your artwork, it sells 24/7 on your Shopify store, Etsy, and Amazon – while you're busy painting your next original.

How It Works: From Your Painting to a Premium PBN Kit in 4 Steps

We handle the entire production process so you can stay focused on creating.

Step 1: Submit Your Artwork
Send us a high-resolution image of your painting at 300 DPI or higher. Oil, acrylic, watercolor, digital painting – all work. We sign a full Artist Licensing Agreement. You keep 100% copyright.

Step 2: Professional PBN Conversion
This is NOT an auto-filter. Our artists manually trace your painting, optimizing it into 24-48 color zones that preserve your brushwork, color harmony, and focal points. We send you a proof to approve before printing.

Step 3: Premium Kit Production
Your approved kit is produced with artist-grade materials:

• Canvas: 16x20" / 40x50cm premium linen-textured canvas, pre-printed with clear, easy-to-read numbers, pre-framed option available
• Paints: Non-toxic, safety-certified acrylic paints. High pigmentation, perfect coverage in 1-2 coats. Pre-mixed and numbered to match your original colors
• Brushes: 3-piece high-performance brush set – fine detail, medium fill, and large background brushes with smooth nylon bristles
• Extras: Reference image, wall hanging kit

Step 4: Custom Packaging With YOUR Brand
This is where you stand out. We offer fully custom packaging with your logo, artist name, signature, bio, a QR code to your Instagram/website, and your social handle. Your collectors unbox YOUR brand, not a generic factory box. Low MOQ starting at 50 kits.

What Makes Our Artist PBN Kits Different?

If you've seen cheap PBN kits on Amazon, this is not that. We build kits designed for artists who care about their reputation.

1. Color-True Matching: We color-match to YOUR original palette, not a generic 24-color set.
2. High-Performance Brushes: No shedding, no fraying. Brushes that actually feel good to paint with.
3. Safety Certified Paints: EN71-3, ASTM D-4236 & ACMI certified non-toxic acrylics. Safe for ages 8+.
4. Your Logo, Your Story: Full-color custom retail box. Add your signature to the finished canvas print.
5. Artist-Friendly Royalties: 12-18% royalty per kit sold, or buy wholesale and keep 100% margin. No exclusivity lock-in.

Perfect for: Landscape painters, pet portrait artists, abstract artists, botanical illustrators, fan-art creators, and art teachers.

How to Sell Your Custom Paint by Numbers Kit

You don't need a big audience to start. Here are 3 proven channels:

1. Your Own Shopify/Etsy Store – Highest Margin
List it as: "[Your Artwork Name] – Paint by Numbers Kit by [Your Artist Name]". Price at $32.99 - $44.99. Your fans will love it.

2. TikTok / Instagram Reels / Pinterest
Time-lapse videos of the painting process get millions of views. The hook "Paint MY art yourself" converts incredibly well.

3. Amazon & Wholesale
We can provide Amazon FBA-ready barcoded packaging. We also connect artists with our retail distribution partners in the US and EU.

Pro Tip: Offer a bundle: "Buy the PBN Kit + get a signed 8x10 art print FREE". AOV goes up 41%.

Frequently Asked Questions – Artist Paint by Numbers

Q: Will a Paint by Numbers kit devalue my original paintings?
A: No. It does the opposite. Think of it like art prints. PBN kits introduce your work to a mass market and create collectors who later upgrade to originals and commissions. Most of our artists see a 2- to 3x increase in original art inquiries after launching a kit.

Q: What kind of paintings work best for Paint by Numbers?
A: Paintings with clear shapes, good contrast, and 3-5 focal colors convert best. Landscapes, animals/pets, florals, portraits, cityscapes, and bold abstract work are top sellers. We'll give you a free suitability review before you commit.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity?
A: Our Artist Launch Pack starts at just 50 kits per design with full custom packaging. Reorders are 30 kits minimum.

Q: Do I keep the copyright to my art?
A: 100% yes. Always. We only license the right to produce the PBN kit. You can sell prints, originals, and license them elsewhere.

Q: How long does it take?
A: Conversion proof in 3-5 days. Production + custom packaging in 12-18 days. Worldwide shipping available.

Q: Can I sell paint by numbers of fan art or portraits?
A: For your own original work, yes, immediately. For client pet portraits, that's our #1 bestseller category. We can set up a "Turn Your Photo into PBN" service under your brand.

Ready to Turn Your Artwork into Income?

Your painting deserves more than one buyer on one wall. Let thousands of people experience the joy of painting your art with their own hands.

We offer a FREE PBN Conversion Preview for artists. Send us your painting, and we'll send back a numbered mockup and color palette in 48 hours – no obligation.

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