Landscapes

Our Landscapes paint by numbers collection covers ten scenes, from alpine lakes and aurora-lit skies to Mediterranean coastlines and an English autumn walk. Each kit arrives complete with a pre-printed linen-blend canvas, pre-mixed acrylic paints, three brushes, a reference sheet and a getting-started guide, packed in a branded gift box.

Landscapes are the most popular starting point for adult beginners, and for good reason. Skies, water and open ground are painted as large, gently graded areas, so progress feels quick and the finished piece reads well from across a room. Scenes with buildings or dense woodland carry far more sections and take considerably longer.

Choosing a landscape

Calm, wide and beginner-friendly: Sunset Lake Mountains, Snow Sunset Mountain and Beach Sunset Paradise are built from broad horizontal bands of colour.

Atmospheric colour: Northern Lights Aurora and Four Seasons Tree use unusually wide palettes and are the most striking pieces in the collection to hang.

Detail and architecture: Hallstatt Lake Reflection, Lake Como Village and Mediterranean Seaside include buildings and reflections, which means many more small sections. Japanese Cherry Blossom Garden and Autumn Walk sit in the middle, with heavy foliage detail.

Compare difficulty across the whole range with our easy, intermediate and advanced collections, or read how long a paint by numbers takes. To paint somewhere you have actually been, upload a photograph to our Custom Paint By Numbers Kit.

More on choosing a kit: paint by numbers for adults.

Frequently asked questions

Are landscape paint by numbers kits good for beginners?
They are the best subject to start with. Skies, water and open ground are painted as large graded bands rather than fine detail, so the canvas fills quickly and mistakes are easy to correct. Sunset Lake Mountains and Beach Sunset Paradise are the most forgiving designs in the collection.

How long does a landscape kit take to complete?
A straightforward 40x50cm landscape takes most people around 10 to 15 hours, usually spread across several evenings. Detailed scenes with buildings and reflections, such as Lake Como Village or Hallstatt Lake Reflection, can take 25 hours or more at the same size.

Which landscape design is the most difficult?
Hallstatt Lake Reflection and Lake Como Village are the most demanding, because architecture and mirrored water both require a high number of small, precisely shaped sections. Choose the 48-colour Premium detail level for these if you want the finished piece to hold up close.

What size should I choose for a landscape?
Landscapes benefit from width. 40x50cm suits a single focal scene, while panoramic views and village scenes are much better at 50x60cm or 60x70cm, where distant detail stays legible. The smallest 20x30cm size works best for simple, high-contrast designs.

Should I paint the sky or the foreground first?
Start at the top and work down, completing the sky before the land or water. This keeps tonal transitions smooth and stops you resting your hand on wet paint. Within each area, finish every section of one colour before opening the next pot.

Can I have a landscape made from my own holiday photo?
Yes. The Custom Paint By Numbers Kit turns your own photograph into a numbered canvas, which is a popular way to paint a holiday view or a place with personal meaning. Photographs with clear light and a defined horizon convert best.