Crown of Thorns

Head tilted back, eyes closed, thorns radiating out against a gold sky.

The treatment is graphic novel rather than devotional painting — heavy ink lines, hatched shadows, teal against amber with almost nothing between them. It's a version of the Passion aimed at someone who finds traditional religious art too soft.

That makes it an unusual piece to own. Suits a study, a young adult's room, a wall where the rest of the art is bold.

Painting it works differently from a realistic portrait. The black line work carries the drawing, so the color fills in around it — large flat areas of gold and teal, then the warm skin tones catching light on the cheekbones and brow.

The thorns are the fine work: dozens of thin spikes crossing over each other, all needing a steady hand.

The 24-color version keeps the contrast hard and the ink lines dominant, which suits the comic style. This Jesus paint by numbers leans toward 36: the face moves through several warm browns and ambers as the light falls across it, the background carries a few golds and teals, and those steps are what stop the features from flattening into silhouette. We recommend the 36-color version for this design.

What's included:

• 16x20 in (40x50 cm) numbered canvas
• Available in a 24-color and a 36-color version
• Acrylic paints and brushes included
• Choose rolled canvas or pre-stretched on a frame

No experience is required. Every canvas is clearly numbered, guiding you step by step. Thousands of first-time painters have completed their first artwork with our kits – and loved the result.

You'll not only enjoy the process but also experience the "wow effect" when you see your finished painting come to life.

Everything you need arrives in one box:

• Pre-printed numbered canvas (your chosen size)
• Acrylic paint set (24 or 36 colors – always enough to finish, and we'll send extra for free if you ever run out)
• 3 premium artist brushes (different sizes for details and larger areas)
• Reference color chart & printed guide
• Step-by-step instructions
• Optional: Pre-stretched frame (ready to hang)

Fast, Tracked Delivery
Most orders arrive within 7–9 business days. In a hurry? Express delivery typically takes 3–6 business days and can be selected at checkout for most addresses. Every order includes full tracking, so you can follow your kit all the way to your door. Delivery times can vary slightly with season and carrier.

60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
If anything isn't right with your order — missing paints, a damaged canvas, or a printing error — we'll send you a brand-new kit completely free, shipping included. Just reach out within 60 days of delivery and we'll make it right.