Painting Kit for Adults: What's in a DIY Painting Kit and How to Choose One

A painting kit for adults is a box with everything you need to make one finished painting: a canvas, the paints, the brushes and a guide. The most popular type in India is the paint by numbers kit, where the design is printed on the canvas as numbered shapes and each paint pot is numbered to match. You don't need any experience, and you end up with something you'll want to hang on the wall.

This guide covers what a DIY painting kit should include, how an art kit differs from a paint kit, which sizes and colour counts to pick, and what you should expect to pay.

What should a DIY painting kit include?

Check for these before you buy:

• A pre-printed canvas, not paper. Canvas takes acrylic paint well and can be stretched on a frame.
• Numbered acrylic paints in sealed pots, with enough paint to cover every area twice.
• At least three brushes: a fine one for detail, a medium one, and a flat one for large areas.
• A reference sheet so you can check numbers when a shape is hard to read.
• Protective packaging. A rolled canvas in a tube arrives without creases; a folded one won't.
• Frame options. Some kits include a wooden frame or offer a DIY frame kit so the painting is ready to hang.

Every Eazy Arts kit has the numbered canvas, all the paints, brushes, a reference guide and directions, packed in a protective tube.

Art kit vs paint kit vs colour painting kit

• Art kit for adults: usually a set of loose supplies such as sketch pens, pencils, pastels and pads. Great if you already know what you want to draw.
• Paint kit or colour painting kit: often just paints and brushes. You still need a canvas and a design.
• DIY painting kit (paint by numbers): one complete project, designed so a beginner finishes with a gallery-style piece.

If you've ever bought an art set and left it in a drawer because you didn't know where to start, a paint by numbers kit solves exactly that problem.

How to choose the right painting kit for adults

Pick the size for your wall, not just your patience

Our kits come in sizes such as 30×46 cm, 40×60 cm and 50×76 cm, plus square options. A 30×40 cm-class canvas suits a side table or a small wall; 40×60 cm and up holds its own above a sofa or in a pooja room.

24 or 36 colours?

24 colours keep it simple and quicker to finish. 36 colours give smoother skin tones, skies and shading. First-timers usually enjoy 24; if you like detail, go for 36.

Choose a design you love

This matters more than anything. People finish kits they're excited about. Popular choices are devotional designs like Radha Krishna, landscapes and nature, and glow-in-the-dark kits that light up when the room goes dark.

Or use your own photo

A custom paint by numbers kit turns a photo of your partner, family, pet or wedding into a numbered canvas. It's the most personal option, and a favourite for gifts. Here's how the custom process works.

How much does a painting kit for adults cost in India?

• Ready-made paint by numbers kits: about ₹499 to ₹2,499, depending on size and colour count.
• Glow-in-the-dark kits: from ₹699.
• Custom kits from your photo: from ₹1,499.
• Useful extras: gloss varnish from ₹79 and a premium brush set from ₹249.

On Eazy Arts, shipping is free over ₹999 and Cash on Delivery is available on ready-made kits between ₹699 and ₹3,000.

The best painting kit for a complete beginner

Start with a 24-colour, 40×50 cm-class design with medium-sized shapes: a landscape, a floral or a devotional piece. You'll learn how acrylics behave without fighting tiny details, and you'll finish with something wall-worthy. Browse our full range of DIY painting kits for adults, and if you want a walkthrough first, our beginner's guide to paint by numbers covers setup, technique and framing. Wondering about the alternative? See paint by numbers vs diamond painting.

Quick answers

What comes in a DIY painting kit?

A good DIY painting kit has a pre-printed canvas, numbered acrylic paints, at least three brushes and a reference sheet. Some include a wooden frame or offer one as an add-on.

Which painting kit is best for adults who are beginners?

A paint by numbers kit with 24 colours and a 30×40 cm or 40×50 cm canvas. It is detailed enough to look like real wall art but not so fine that it gets frustrating.

What is the difference between an art kit and a painting kit?

An art kit usually bundles loose supplies such as sketch pens, colours and pads for open-ended drawing. A painting kit for adults is built around one finished piece: a canvas, matched paints and brushes.

Is a paint by numbers kit the same as an art therapy kit?

People often search for art therapy painting kits when they want a calm, absorbing activity. A paint by numbers kit is a creative hobby, not a medical treatment, but many adults find an evening of focused painting a welcome break from screens.

How much does a painting kit for adults cost in India?

Ready-made paint by numbers kits typically cost ₹499 to ₹2,499 depending on size and colours. Custom kits made from your own photo start at ₹1,499.