Free Printable Paint by Numbers

Looking for a relaxing, screen-free thing to do at home? Paint-by-numbers is one of the easiest ways into painting — no drawing skills needed. These free templates print at home and come with a matching color chart, so you always know which shade goes where. Pour a coffee, pick a design, and fill it in one number at a time.

Your free templates (print at home)

Tropical Forest with Monkeys (Rousseau)

Rousseau's lush jungle — bold shapes and rich greens, a joy to fill in.

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Matamoe (Gauguin)

Gauguin's sunlit landscape with peacocks — warm color, big relaxing areas.

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What you need (it's cheap to start)

A printer and thick paper (cardstock holds paint best), a set of acrylic or craft paints, a few brushes including one fine tip, water and a scrap plate for a palette. That's it — no experience required.

How to print and paint it

1. Print on the thickest paper your printer allows so paint doesn't bleed.
2. Keep the color chart beside you — it maps each number to a shade.
3. Work light colors first, then darker ones, for clean edges.
4. Two thin coats beat one thick one; let each area dry before its neighbor.

From paper to something you'd frame

A printable is a lovely way to try the hobby. When you want a piece worth hanging, a Winnie's Picks kit gives you a numbered linen canvas, pre-mixed acrylics and the right brushes — no printer, no color-matching.

More free paint-by-numbers

Looking for something specific? We have free printable collections for every mood:

Famous paintings → Christmas & winter → For kids →

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