Turn any photo into a paintable canvas
Upload a photo you love and we rebuild it as a ready-to-paint numbered kit — the most personal gift you can give, or keep.
A photo you love, turned into a canvas you paint
A custom paint-by-numbers kit takes one of your own photos and rebuilds it as a numbered outline on real artist canvas. Every area is matched to a numbered pot of paint, so anyone — no experience needed — can recreate the image one color at a time and end up with something worth framing.
It is part craft project, part keepsake, and one of the most personal gifts you can give. Upload a picture in our online Paint by Numbers tool, preview the finished design in about thirty seconds, and we make the kit to order at our Beaverton studio.
From upload to finished painting in four steps
Upload your photo
Drop in a portrait, pet, landscape, or wedding shot. Higher-resolution photos with a clear subject give the cleanest result.
We map the colors
Our software converts the image into numbered regions and matches each to a specific paint, with a portrait mode that keeps faces natural.
We print & pack the kit
The outline is printed on canvas and packed with the matched acrylic paints, brushes, and a guide — ready to ship or pick up.
You paint by number
Fill each numbered area with its color. The image comes to life as you go — no drawing skill required.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Printed canvas — your design, pre-numbered on quality artist canvas.
Matched acrylic paints — numbered pots that line up exactly with the canvas.
Brushes — a fine brush for detail and a wider brush for fills.
A simple guide — tips to get clean edges and even coverage.
Choosing the right photo
Send the largest original photo you have. Pixel dimensions determine the detail available; changing a DPI label or enlarging a small image does not restore missing detail. Review the generated preview before approving artwork.
One clear subject
A single focal point — a face, a pet, a building — reads far better than a busy, crowded scene.
Good lighting
Bright, even light keeps detail in shadows and highlights, so the color mapping has more to work with.
Sharp, not blurry
A crisp, higher-resolution photo turns into cleaner edges and more paintable areas.
Pick your difficulty
More colors mean more detail and richer shading, but also more painting. Fewer colors are calmer and quicker — a great first project or a kit for kids. Most people land in the middle.
Painting a gift for a beginner? Choose fewer colors and a simpler photo. Framing it as wall art? Go for more colors and a high-resolution image.
Occasions people love these for
Thoughtful gifts
Birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays — a photo of the two of them becomes a painting they make together.
Pet portraits
Turn a favourite photo of a dog or cat into a kit — a fun project and a keepsake in one.
Memorials & milestones
A wedding, a first home, or a loved one — a meaningful way to slow down and remember.
Kids & classrooms
Simpler, low-color kits make a screen-free activity that builds focus and patience.
Frequently asked questions
How do custom paint-by-numbers kits work?+
Upload any photo and our software maps it into numbered regions, each matched to a specific paint color. We print the design onto artist canvas, pack the matched acrylic paints and brushes, and ship the complete kit to you. You simply paint each numbered area with its color.
What photos work best for paint by numbers?+
Clear, well-lit photos with a strong main subject work best — portraits, pets, landscapes, and wedding shots are favourites. Our engine has a portrait mode that keeps faces looking natural, and you can preview the finished design before you order.
How many paint colors should I choose?+
Kits range from a relaxed 16 colors up to a detailed 48 colors. Fewer colors are calmer and beginner-friendly; more colors capture finer shading and detail. Most people pick the middle tier for the best balance of detail and ease.
Do you ship custom paint-by-numbers kits?+
We offer appointment-only pickup at our Beaverton studio and nationwide shipping. Confirm current kit availability and the production estimate with us before ordering; shipping transit is additional.
Does a custom paint-by-numbers kit make a good gift?+
It is one of the most personal gifts you can give. A photo of a couple, a pet, a family home, or a loved one becomes a canvas the recipient paints and keeps. We can ship the kit directly to them.
Turn your favourite photo into a painting
Upload a photo and preview your custom paint-by-numbers kit in about thirty seconds — no account needed.
Create your canvasTechnical references
These sources explain general technical principles. Product availability, materials and production requirements are confirmed on your Diyar quote.
