Quick answer: the Gustav Klimt-inspired collection is Artistry Rack's most-ordered artist line — seven different Klimt-inspired kits sold 400+ copies combined in the past six months, led by Ethereal Woodland. Each kit is $19.99 and paints up at 40cm x 50cm.
We stock kits inspired by dozens of artists — Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Hokusai and more — but no collection gets ordered like the Klimt-inspired line. Over the past six months, customers bought more Klimt-inspired canvases than kits inspired by any other artist, and five of them landed in our store-wide top ten best sellers.
Why Klimt's style works so well as paint by numbers
Gustav Klimt (1862–1918), the Austrian painter behind The Kiss, built his famous "Golden Phase" on flat, decorative planes of pattern and shimmering gold — mosaics of circles, spirals and ornament rather than smooth photographic gradients. That's precisely what makes the style so satisfying in numbered form: the designs break naturally into crisp, self-contained sections, so every filled shape looks intentional. You get a rich, gallery-worthy result without ever needing to blend a gradient.
To be clear about what these are: our kits are inspired by Klimt's visual language — the golden palettes, the ornamental patterning, the dreamlike mood — they are not reproductions of his paintings. Each design is an original composition in that spirit.
All seven Klimt-inspired kits, ranked by orders
| Rank | Design | The vibe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethereal Woodland | An enchanted teal forest hung with golden orbs, a glowing path winding through birch trunks |
| 2 | Twilight Blossoms | Flowers under a starlit sky — rich purples and shimmering golds |
| 3 | Elegant Floral Fusion | Ornamental florals woven with gilded pattern work |
| 4 | Gilded Elegance | Dense golden ornament — the most "Golden Phase" of the set |
| 5 | Celestial Symbiosis | Dreamlike celestial forms intertwined with pattern |
| 6 | Flower Symphony | A joyful field of stylized blooms |
| 7 | Charming Cats | Klimt-style patterning meets cats — the sleeper hit for cat people |
Every one of these sold at least 45 copies in the past six months — there is no weak link; pick the mood that fits your room.
Tips for painting all that gold
- Save the golds for last where you can. The metallic-toned sections are the highlight of these designs; painting the surrounding darks first makes the golds pop cleanly against finished edges.
- Two thin coats beat one thick one. Acrylics dry fast — if a light gold looks patchy over a dark neighbor, let it dry a few minutes and add a second thin layer.
- Use the small brush for the orbs and dots. Each kit includes three brush sizes; the smallest is meant for exactly this kind of detail work. If you love fine detail, the miniature detail brush set goes even finer.
- Work top-to-bottom if you rest your hand on the canvas. It keeps drying sections smudge-free.
What's in the box, and how big it paints up
Each Klimt-inspired kit includes the pre-printed numbered canvas, a numbered acrylic paint set matched to the design, three brushes (small, medium, large) and instructions. The canvas is 40cm x 50cm with an extra 4cm border, so it drops neatly into a standard frame — the solid wooden frame in 16x20 is the closest match, in black, brown, beige or white. A stand is not included.
FAQ
Are these actual Klimt paintings?
No — they are original designs inspired by Gustav Klimt's style: the golden palettes, decorative patterning and dreamlike mood of his work. They are not reproductions of his paintings.
Do I need painting experience for the detailed gold work?
No. Every section is numbered and outlined on the canvas, and the kit includes three brush sizes plus instructions. The detail takes patience, not skill — most painters find the pattern work meditative.
What size are the finished paintings?
The canvas is 40cm x 50cm (roughly 16x20 inches) with an extra 4cm border around the design for framing.
Explore the full Gustav Klimt Art collection, or browse every artist-inspired collection — if golden forests are your thing, the Frida Kahlo-inspired Mystical Garden delivers the same magic in a bolder palette.