Scarlet Macaw

Warm gouache color, no hard black outlines, and a bird that sits in the foliage rather than on top of it.

The chest of this scarlet macaw paint by numbers kit runs through a dozen reds before it reaches the wing, and the wing itself steps from turquoise into lime and yellow. That range is what 36 colors is for. At 24 colors the bird becomes flatter blocks of red and blue, which reads bolder but loses the layered feather look the artist drew.

Behind the branch, the jungle is built from overlapping leaves in five or six greens with pink and yellow blooms among them — large shapes, but a lot of them, and the greens sit close enough together that keeping track of the numbers matters.

This one is for a painter who has finished a few canvases and wants a subject with real color work in it rather than a scene.

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)

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.