Painting your own photo is the single most satisfying way to use a paint by numbers kit.
Here's exactly how to do it.
Step 1: Pick the Right Photo
Look for clear lighting, a sharp subject, and a relatively clean background. Pets, portraits, landscapes and buildings all convert beautifully.
For more detail on photo selection, see the seven photo types that convert best.
Step 2: Upload It
Use the photo to paint by numbers tool. You'll see a preview within seconds.
Step 3: Approve the Preview
Adjust the crop, confirm the colour count and approve. Nothing goes to print until you're happy.
Step 4: Receive Your Kit
Linen canvas, numbered acrylic pots, brushes, colour card and reference sheet — everything you need to start painting that night. If you would rather it arrived ready to hang, there is also a framed 40×50cm kit.
Step 5: Paint It Slowly
Backgrounds first. One number at a time. Twenty minutes a day is more than enough.
Painting your own photo turns a quiet evening into a real keepsake.
— Be Artistic Club