L'Arlésienne

Most Van Goghs sell on their skies. This one has no sky at all — a flat yellow ground behind a woman in black, chin propped on her hand, looking off to one side.

The face is what the color count decides in this L'Arlésienne paint by numbers kit. With 36 colors the skin moves through six or seven steps between cheek and jaw and the likeness holds its softness. With 24 the same face resolves into clear planes, the portrait reads firmer and more graphic, and the yellow behind her hits harder against the black.

Around that face the canvas is unusually generous for a Van Gogh: the yellow ground fills the top half in long strokes, the dress is one dark mass, and the table and chair are broad blocks of green and rust.

He painted this sitter more than once. This is the version where she looks past you rather than at you, which is what makes it a portrait worth living with.

We recommend the 36-color version for this design.

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)

24 or 36 colors — which version?

It's simply how many different shades the design is painted with. The 24-color version has a clean, classic look and is a little easier to paint. The 36-color version adds extra shades for smoother blending and a more realistic finish. Both come with all the paint you need to complete your canvas — the number is about shades, not how much paint.

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.