How to choose the right photo for your custom paint by number kit for an optimal result?

To bring a real sentimental touch to your paint by numbers artwork, a great idea is to get a custom paint by number kit made from your very own photo. Whether it's a person, an animal or a landscape, there are certain rules to follow to get the best results from your photo on a paint by number canvas. Here are some tips for customising your canvas with one of your photos.

Choose the right photo resolution 

To keep the visual quality high, choosing the right resolution for your photo is very important. When your paint by numbers artwork, personalised with your photo, is viewed from near or far, the final result should be optimal. The higher the resolution of the photo, the better the colours will appear on the canvas. This increases the accuracy of the details to give your paint by numbers canvas with a finish very close to that of handmade paintings.

A uniform background

For a custom paint by numbers on canvas, you should ideally choose a photo with a uniform background. The advantage of this background is that the subject of your photo (your pet, a loved one or yourself, for example) is therefore very well emphasised. You also avoid displaying annoying visual elements at the edge of the canvas that could spoil the harmony and charm of your paint by numbers.

The importance of the colours in your photo for your custom your paint by number

The graphic design of your custom paint by numbers kit is free. To produce your paint by numbers canvas, the uploaded photo will be transposed by our graphic designers into isolated areas to highlight the colours and details of the image. For best results, avoid group photos, which usually have many small blocks of colour. The presence of details such as hands, heads or objects will not allow you to make the most realistic paint by numbers artwork possible.

The ideal photo for DIY paint by numbers kit should have large areas of colour that are well differentiated from each other. You also need to ensure that you have excellent sharpness in each of these areas of the photo for your custom canvas number painting kit. Good brightness and contrast are also necessary to achieve the optimum exposure for a pleasing visual effect.

The photo you choose for your paint by numbers canvas should ideally be of professional quality. So don't hesitate to ask a photographer to capture the subject of your custom paint by numbers. We offer you a fine detail upgrade to 24 or 36 colours. However, if you choose a model with 36 colours, you will benefit from a more realistic painting by numbers.

Choose the right canvas size for your paint by numbers

The photo to be painted by numbers can be in portrait or landscape mode. You may decide to give the painting to a loved one as a birthday or Christmas present. It is also possible to decorate a wall by hanging your paint by numbers artwork. Depending on where it will be hung, you can choose the right size canvas with or without a wooden frame.

Try our custom paint by number now! We offer various sizes of canvas for DIY paint by numbers: 40 × 50 cm, 50 × 65 cm, 60×75 cm, 70×90 cm, 80×100 cm or 80×120 cm. For the purchase and delivery of your custom paint by number kit, do not hesitate to contact us. We will provide the highest quality materials and accessories for a completely successful painting experience.