Be Still paint by numbers artwork: an empty white chair on the sand at sunset
Paint by numbers kit laid out flat: the numbered canvas, the shipping tube, 24 acrylic paint pots, four brushes and the reference print
What is in the set: a 16 by 20 inch rolled canvas, a full set of numbered acrylic paints, four brushes, instructions, a reference photo and a full-size paper printout
A woman painting a paint by numbers canvas at a desk, with brushes in a mug and numbered paint pots beside her
Two hands smoothing a rolled paint by numbers canvas flat, with the numbered paint pots and four brushes shown alongside
Close-up of the numbered, vacuum-sealed paint pots, and a brush filling in one section of a numbered canvas
The four brushes included in the kit, flat, liner and two round, each shown with a paint swatch above the numbered paint pots
Four scenes of people painting by numbers together: a parent and child, a group of friends, a woman on her own and an older couple
Finished Be Still paint by numbers canvas on the included wooden easel with paints and brushes
Finished Be Still paint by numbers canvas on the included wooden easel with paints and brushes
Be Still paint by numbers artwork: an empty white chair on the sand at sunset
Be Still paint by numbers artwork: an empty white chair on the sand at sunset
Paint by numbers kit laid out flat: the numbered canvas, the shipping tube, 24 acrylic paint pots, four brushes and the reference print
What is in the set: a 16 by 20 inch rolled canvas, a full set of numbered acrylic paints, four brushes, instructions, a reference photo and a full-size paper printout
A woman painting a paint by numbers canvas at a desk, with brushes in a mug and numbered paint pots beside her
Two hands smoothing a rolled paint by numbers canvas flat, with the numbered paint pots and four brushes shown alongside
Close-up of the numbered, vacuum-sealed paint pots, and a brush filling in one section of a numbered canvas
The four brushes included in the kit, flat, liner and two round, each shown with a paint swatch above the numbered paint pots
Four scenes of people painting by numbers together: a parent and child, a group of friends, a woman on her own and an older couple
Finished Be Still paint by numbers canvas on the included wooden easel with paints and brushes
Finished Be Still paint by numbers canvas on the included wooden easel with paints and brushes
Be Still paint by numbers artwork: an empty white chair on the sand at sunset

Be Still

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Be Still is a paint by numbers kit for adults, taken from Abraham Hunter's painting of an empty chair on the sand at sunset.

A white wooden chair sits alone at the top of the beach with a striped towel over one arm and a book left open-side-down on the other. The sun is going down behind a bank of cloud and throws a burst of gold across the water, a wave is breaking a few yards out, and a single shell lies in the wet sand. Nobody is in the picture, which is rather the point. Hunter paints light like this better than almost anyone working in the field. Ledgebay licenses the original artwork rather than copying a stock image, so what you finish is a real painting, not a generic design.

What's in the box

  • Pre-printed cotton canvas, rolled in a tube rather than folded, so it arrives without creases to iron out
  • Full set of acrylic paints, vacuum-sealed so they arrive moist
  • Four brushes in different sizes, wooden handles
  • Printed instructions and a full-color reference photo
  • An 11" x 17" printout of the design, useful if you'd rather not lean over the canvas
  • Framed sizes also include a wooden tabletop easel

Choosing a size

The framed 12x16 and framed 16x20 arrive pre-stretched on a wooden frame, ready to hang the moment you put the brush down. No mounting, no separate frame to buy. The unframed 16x20 gives you the same canvas and the same paints for less. It is trimmed close to the printed edge, so it suits taping or mounting to a board rather than stretching over your own frame.

Will I be able to see the numbers?

The 16x20 is the easier of the two sizes on the eyes, and the 11" x 17" printout means you can check a section without leaning over the canvas. Most people paint with a lamp pulled close and reading glasses on. For the finest sections a magnifier helps, and plenty of our customers keep one on the table.

Who it suits

One of the gentler kits to paint and a good first canvas. The sky and the sea take up most of the canvas in wide bands, and the breaking wave is the one place asking for a careful hand. Note that some reviewers found a few sections on this design faintly printed, so paint it under a good lamp.

Common questions

Do I need any painting experience?
None. Every section is printed with a number that matches a numbered pot, so there is no drawing, no color mixing and nothing to work out in advance. Start with the biggest areas and work down.

How long does Be Still take?
Most people spend 10 to 20 hours on a 16x20, a bit at a time over a few weeks. There is no rush and nothing spoils if you leave it a while.

The sunset looks like it needs blending. Does it?
No. The sky is separated into numbered bands of gold, rose and violet that sit next to each other. Stand back once the whole sky is filled and it reads as a gradient, without any blending on your part.

What if a color runs low or dries out?
There is a matching replacement paint set for this design, so a dried pot never ends the project. If a pot has only thickened, a drop of water and a stir usually brings it back.

  • Work from the top down. Painting downward keeps your hand off sections you have just finished, which is the most common way a canvas gets smudged.
  • Finish one color everywhere before moving to the next. Every section marked 4, then every 5. It uses less paint, means less brush cleaning, and the painting comes together faster than working area by area.
  • Two thin coats beat one thick one. Pale colors in particular will let the printed number show through on the first pass. Let it dry and go over it again rather than loading the brush heavily.
  • Keep the reference print beside you. Every kit includes a full-size 11 x 17 print. The numbers on the canvas are small, and the finest sections are much easier under a good lamp, with a magnifier if you use one for reading.
  • If the paint thickens, add a single drop of water. Stir it in and close the pot firmly between sittings. Acrylic dries fast once it is open to the air.
  • Stock designs. 12 x 16 framed, 16 x 20 framed, or 16 x 20 unframed.
  • Custom kits from your own photo. 12 x 16, 16 x 20 or 18 x 24, framed or unframed.
  • How long it takes. A few evenings if you paint steadily, or a few weeks treated as a relaxed hobby. The more detailed designs take considerably longer than the open ones, which is worth knowing before you pick.
  • A pre-printed cotton canvas. It ships rolled in a tube rather than folded, so it arrives without a crease through the middle. Framed or unframed, depending on the option you choose above.
  • A complete set of acrylic paints. Numbered to match the canvas and vacuum-sealed, so they arrive workable rather than dried out.
  • Brushes in a range of sizes. Enough to cover the broad areas and pick out the finer sections without swapping tools constantly.
  • An 11 x 17 reference print. A full-size copy of the numbered canvas, which is a good deal easier to read than the canvas itself.
  • A color photograph of the finished painting. So you can see where the piece is heading before you start.
  • An easel, with the framed sizes. The unframed option does not include one.
  • Orders ship within 2 to 4 business days. Often sooner.
  • Sent from a US warehouse. We ship from the fulfillment center closest to your address.
  • Free shipping on orders over $40. A flat $5.95 below that.
  • 30-day returns on unopened items. Returned unopened within 30 days of purchase and we refund in full.

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    ape
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Enjoyed the process

    was little bit hard hard to read numbers some spots did not have any numbers at all but overall was fun and relaxing

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    moden
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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    Love it!

    Such a great craft to pass the time! Everything was neatly packaged, and it even came with a helpful quote with tips and tricks. Love it! Will definitely buy again!

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    Michelle
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Also good for beginners!

    Good quality canvas and easy to read manual. I have never made anything like this (painting) but if you know how to color within the lines you can figure it out! Very nice design and good for some self-care :)!

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    Andre
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Paint my number

    Given as a presence really liked it all numbers come with paints

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    Kimberly
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Don't pass it up!

    Packaging was top notch! Yes, it came rolled up BUT there were no issues when it flattened out.I kept the business card to make sure I let others know and will definitely order again!

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FAQs

Our Unframed kits include:   Ledgebay provides everything you need to become an inspired artist. Our large paint by numbers kit for adults includes one premium pre-primed canvas, set of instructions, 4 paint brushes of different sizes, 1 vacuum sealed set of acrylic paints, a small photo of the finished painting for reference, and an 11" x 17" printout in case the artist messes up. 

Our Framed kits include:    Ledgebay provides everything you need to become an inspired artist. Our large paint by numbers kit for adults includes one pre-stretched and framed premium pre-primed canvas, set of instructions, 4 paint brushes of different sizes, a tabletop easel, 1 vacuum sealed set of acrylic paints, a small photo of the finished painting for reference, and an 11" x 17" printout in case the artist messes up. 

Yes, we offer 3 different sizes of custom PBN kits in unframed or pre-framed versions.  

https://ledgebay.com/collections/custom-paint-by-numbers/products/ledgebay-custom-paint-by-numbers-from-photo

Ledgebay offers 12” x 16” all the way up to 18” x 24” canvas sizes

Ledgebay includes vacuum sealed pre-mixed paint with every kit.  You will never need to mix paint.

Ledgebay offer Unframed kits as well a pre-framed kits

The majority of the Ledgebay Paint By Number kits are intermediate to advanced

Our customers often advise it takes them anywhere from a week to a month to complete 1 painting.  This will depend on each artist and how much time they spend on their hobby.

Ledgebay sells Paint By Number kits in (4) markets currently.  United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Germany.

https://ledgebay.com/policies/refund-policy

Yes, Ledgebay runs promotions and discounts seasonally

Yes, you will get emails advising on tracking and when your order is delivered.  Additionally you can see the status of your order in your account login.

Ledgebay accepts, Shop Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and PayPal

Ledgebay uses water based acrylic paints in all of the paint by number kits

No, Ledgebay PBN kits are designed for adults.

Yes, Ledgebay offers extra paints for sale.

Here is one of our (over 500) blogs that gives specific details and options to care for your completed Paint By Number kit

https://ledgebay.com/blogs/gift-giving-ideas/frame-or-mount

This happens with water based acrylic paint.  This is very easy to fix, just put 2-3 drops of water in the paint pot and stir.  Rinse and repeat this step as many times as needed to get the consistency you prefer to paint with.

Yes, Ledgebay offers gift cards.  https://ledgebay.com/products/ledgebay-gift-cards

Here is our Paint By Numbers for beginners guide.

https://ledgebay.com/blogs/beginners-guides

Yes, https://ledgebay.com/policies/refund-policy

Go to the link below and it will guide you through how to upload the photo during the purchase process.  There is a button labeled “Choose File”

https://ledgebay.com/collections/custom-paint-by-numbers/products/ledgebay-custom-paint-by-numbers-from-photo

Ledgebay unframed kits arrive rolled in a tube so this is a rare occurrence.  Please Contact customer support for guidance; they may provide tips or offer a replacement.

Yes, Ledgebay has over 500 helpful blogs on the website.

https://ledgebay.com/pages/all-blogs

Ledgebay also has a Facebook page and a Private Facebook Group dedicated to Paint By Numbers that customers share helpful tips and tricks as well as share finished art.

https://www.facebook.com/Ledgebay

https://www.facebook.com/groups/320638635259839

There is a chat feature directly on the website.  You can also email support@ledgebay.com or call 636-324-8636