Quick answer: our best-selling paint by numbers kit right now is the Create Your Own custom photo kit, ordered more than 400 times in the past six months — roughly four times as often as any single pre-designed kit. Behind it: Gustav Klimt-inspired designs and vivid florals.
"Which kit should I start with?" is the question we hear most, so instead of guessing, we pulled the numbers. This ranking comes from more than 3,400 real Artistry Rack orders placed between mid-January and mid-July 2026 — not editor picks, just what customers actually bought (and came back for).
The top 10, ranked by actual orders
| # | Kit | Why people pick it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Create Your Own Paint By Number Set | Your own photo turned into a numbered canvas — pets, couples, family moments | $19.95 |
| 2 | Gustav Klimt Inspired Ethereal Woodland | A glowing golden forest with serious wall presence | $19.99 |
| 3 | Blossoming Hues Canvas Kit | Watercolor-style wildflowers; two sizes; suitable from age 8 | from $22.49 |
| 4 | Stained Blossoms | Hydrangeas with a stained-glass glow, 16x20 inches | $19.99 |
| 5 | Stained Glass Elegance | Intricate luminous patterns inspired by stained glass windows | $19.99 |
| 6 | Klimt Inspired Twilight Blossoms | Flowers under a starlit sky in purples and golds | $19.99 |
| 7 | Celtic Legends | Intricate Celtic knots and mythic motifs | $19.99 |
| 8 | Klimt Inspired Elegant Floral Fusion | Ornamental florals in the golden Klimt style | $19.99 |
| 9 | Klimt Inspired Gilded Elegance | Rich gilded patterning, very gift-able | $19.99 |
| 10 | Klimt Inspired Celestial Symbiosis | Dreamlike celestial pattern work | $19.99 |
Yes — five of the ten are Gustav Klimt-inspired. That collection is popular enough that we wrote a separate guide to our Klimt-inspired kits.
1. The custom photo kit — in a league of its own
The Create Your Own kit outsold every pre-designed canvas by a wide margin: 400+ orders in six months. You upload a favorite photo — a pet, a wedding shot, grandkids, a holiday view — and we convert it into a numbered 40cm x 50cm canvas with a matched acrylic paint set. It costs $19.95, and no painting experience is needed. If you want the full walkthrough, read how the custom kit works.
2–5. Golden forests and glowing florals
Ethereal Woodland is the best-selling pre-designed canvas in the store: a dark teal forest lit by golden orbs, with a shimmering path winding between slender trunks. It photographs beautifully once framed, which probably explains how often it gets gifted.
Blossoming Hues is the family favorite — a delicate wildflower composition rated for painters as young as 8, available in 12x16 or 16x20 inches. Stained Blossoms (lush hydrangeas, age 14+) and Stained Glass Elegance share a luminous stained-glass aesthetic that looks far harder to paint than it is — every section is numbered and outlined.
6–10. Klimt, Celtic knots and celestial patterns
The back half of the list belongs to pattern lovers: Twilight Blossoms, Celtic Legends with its knotwork and mythology, and three more Klimt-inspired designs — Elegant Floral Fusion, Gilded Elegance and Celestial Symbiosis. Fantasy fans should also see the Tolkien-inspired Fantasy Mountain Adventure, which finished just outside the top ten.
What every kit includes
- A pre-printed, numbered high-quality canvas (standard kits are 40cm x 50cm with an extra 4cm border for framing)
- A numbered acrylic-based paint set matched to the design
- Three brushes — small, medium and large
- Easy-to-follow instructions
A stand is not included with standard kits. If you plan to hang your finished work, the solid wooden picture frame comes in sizes up to 16x20 and four finishes.
FAQ
Are these kits suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. Every canvas is pre-printed with numbered sections that correspond to numbered paint pots, and each kit ships with step-by-step instructions. No drawing or painting experience is required.
How much is shipping, and how long does delivery take?
Shipping is a flat $8.95 per order for the USA and worldwide. Orders take around 3-5 days to process, then around 5 to 15 business days to arrive, and you receive a tracking link by email.
What if my kit arrives damaged?
Inspect your order when it arrives and contact us right away at info@artistryrack.com if anything is defective, damaged or incorrect — we will evaluate the issue and make it right.
Can I return a kit?
We have a 30-day return policy: you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return, with the kit unused, in its original packaging and with proof of purchase. Email info@artistryrack.com to start a return.
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