Life's Reward paint by numbers artwork: a lit log cabin beside a lake at dusk
Finished Life's Reward paint by numbers canvas on the included wooden easel with paints and brushes
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 Life's Reward paint by numbers canvas on the included wooden easel with paints and brushes
Finished Life's Reward paint by numbers canvas on the included wooden easel with paints and brushes
Life's Reward paint by numbers artwork: a lit log cabin beside a lake at dusk
Life's Reward paint by numbers artwork: a lit log cabin beside a lake at dusk
Finished Life's Reward paint by numbers canvas on the included wooden easel with paints and brushes
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 Life's Reward paint by numbers canvas on the included wooden easel with paints and brushes
Finished Life's Reward paint by numbers canvas on the included wooden easel with paints and brushes
Life's Reward paint by numbers artwork: a lit log cabin beside a lake at dusk

Life's Reward

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Life's Reward is a paint by numbers kit for adults, taken from Darrell Bush's painting of a lakeside cabin at dusk.

A log cabin with a stone chimney sits under the pines with every window lit, a red canoe turned over on the grass beside it and a dog standing out in the yard. Down at the shore a boat is tied at the dock and a second canoe is drawn up on the bank. In the near corner a fire is going with Adirondack chairs pulled around it. Across the bay another cabin has its lights on, and both sets of windows come back off the water in long orange columns under a blue evening sky.

Bush spent his career painting exactly this hour of the day. 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?

One reviewer of this design was glad the canvas is printed plain rather than tinted, and needed a magnifying glass for some of the smaller numbered pieces. That is a fair summary. Take the 16x20, work under a lamp, and keep the 11" x 17" printout to hand for the foliage.

Who it suits

For anyone who has spent an evening at a lake and would like it on the wall. Middling difficulty: the water, the sky and the cabin walls are broad, while the pine foliage and the lit windows are small work. The reward, as with all the dusk scenes, is that the painting comes alive only in the last hour when the window lights and their reflections go in.

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 Life's Reward 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.

Should I paint the lit windows early or late?
Late, and it is worth the wait. Do the cabin walls and the water first and leave every window and reflection until they are dry. The oranges are the brightest colors on the canvas and they read properly only against finished surroundings.

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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    ARG
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Good Clean Fun!

    This is my first adult paint by numbers and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Very nicely packaged. The numbers and lines are clear. The paints seem to be of good quality. It's much more complicated and will take longer than I anticipated but that is a pleasant surprise. My husband ordered one that needed to be steamed to take out the folds which was a nuisance. Also his brushes are of a lower quality. He ended up ordering replacement brushes. Also his looked like it would have the same complexity, but it is nowhere near as detailed as my picture. I have absolutely no complaints with my set!

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    Ondina C.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Amazing!

    This paint by number was for my daughter who is 21 and she absolutely loves it! And knowing it's from a small business makes me want to buy many more!

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    Beckie
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    The best hobby!

    This paint by numbers is the best hobby for me. I'm really enjoying it. I showed it to my nana, and she wants to have one. So I'm going to purchase another one for her.

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    Lynda A.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Beautiful painting

    I was glad you did not color the canvas. I did need a magnifying glass to read some of the smaller numbered pieces..I was glad that the paint colors were in a strip rather than cut into individual cups.

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    Nicole p.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Great product!

    I love it! It arrived early and in secure packaging

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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