Potato Eaters

Nearly the whole canvas is dark, and that decides how you work on it — the lamp is the only bright thing in the room, and everything else is painted in browns and olive greens that sit close together.

This Potato Eaters paint by numbers kit is Van Gogh's first major picture: five people around a table, one hanging lamp, a plate of potatoes between them.

The design comes in two versions, one printed in 24 colors and one in 36. With 24 colors the faces and hands stay in firmer blocks of tan and shadow and the interior reads more graphic. With 36 colors those same areas get more steps between them, so the lamplight falls off more gradually across the table.

The faces are the reason to take your time — five of them, all lit from one side, all carrying an expression.

Around them the room is generous: a dark ceiling, wooden beams, a wall in flat shadow, wide sections that ask for nothing but a steady hand.

We recommend the 24-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)

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.