I am in process of collecting and completing similarly-themed diamond art and this one is the second of 3 of have come across. Though it is originally offered in blue, I opted for a purple suit. I love it!!! Once framed, I can’t wait to display it with the others. I am very happy!
This is a customized version of an existing painting. I love the ability to adjust to just what I want. It came out beautifully and I couldn't be happier with it. Great quality paints and production. Really enjoyed painting it.
I’m midway through my custom Paintly kit. I used the AI tool to generate a Christmas scene that looks like my cat and home. I’ve done other paint by number kits off Amazon so I appreciate that this canvas didn’t come creased due to folding. The paints are nice quality and soak into the canvas well. Most of the colors cover the numbers fairly well, but the lighter tones seem to need more coats over the number or it still shows through. I do recommend buying a better set of paintbrushes to get the best results.
8x8 size is nice but the numbers are so small and squished together it was hard to paint even with a lit magnifying glass. I know I missed a few color spots because of the size. Still it turned out ok.
The numbers and colors were easy to follow, they included a paper version which will be helpful as I go back and redefine the nose where I blended a bit much. Was my first one but I am going to frame for my mom as its her favorite picture of my father who we lost last year.
The drills fit nicely together; the stickiness is perfect.
BIUT the labeling on the drill bags was terrible. I had to check off each bag because the DMC numbers were not legible. Using black stamps on dark colors makes no sense.
It took forever to get kitted up. I am working on the lighthouse and still have the other two to do.
I will be ordering more. Just fix the labeling on the drill bags.
I love the artwork and the drills are almost perfect. The reason I didn’t give this 4 or 5 stars is because of the printed symbols. The symbols are very faint, especially the 2’s and 4’s, making it very difficult to see. I’ve had to use my phone camera several times to zoom in on the symbols, and even then I have to guess at times. Also, I was missing a color from the set, but the company was prompt shipping the missing drills.
Almost done! I've bought kits from a few different companies and Paintly has the best paint, best canvas, and in my opinion - the best art. I want to try a 80 color painting next.
I did not realize how difficult painting a small picture is. This is my first try at numbers. Im enjoying the project however it is extremely tedious and tiring. Im using 4X eye glasses and painting at 4in. away from the canvas.
Not quite finished yet but love it. Quality canvas and paints. Does take awhile to arrive but worth the wait for the overall quality and by far the best that I have brought. Highly recommend
paint‑by‑numbers work is a meditation on patience and transformation. Each numbered space begins as a fragment of order, yet through careful attention and time, those fragments merge into something unexpectedly alive. Working with 80 colours demands discipline and calm — a rhythm that slows the day and lets me lose myself in the evolving image.This is my third painting, part of a progression that began with 14 colours, then 24, then 48. Each stage has deepened my understanding of tone, texture, and the quiet satisfaction of precision. The process is intricate and relaxing, a way to watch time pass while creating something lasting.When my previous painting was admired by a framer who doubted it was a number kit, I realised how far I’d come. That disbelief was a compliment — proof that patience and persistence can elevate a structured method into genuine artistry.For me, paint‑by‑numbers is not about following instructions; it’s about discovering how structure can lead to freedom. Every completed section reveals more of the story, and every colour adds emotion. It’s a reminder that creativity doesn’t always begin with chaos — sometimes it starts with numbers, and ends with beauty
Chris
This was my first 80 colour PBN and my first from Paintly.
I love it and I'm so pleased with result.
The paints were great quality.
It took me about 7 weeks