Monet Springtime

Monet's Springtime (also called The Reader), 1872 — his wife Camille seated in a pale dress under a canopy of lilacs at Argenteuil, absorbed in a book.

The whole scene runs on dappled light: sun filtering through the leaves onto the white dress and the grass, dark greens closing in behind, flecks of blossom and wildflower scattered across the shade.

Detailed figure work. The face, the light on the dress, and the flecked foliage are the demanding parts; the shaded greenery gives steadier stretches.

Muted greens and soft whites read gentle and classic — fits a bedroom, reading nook, or living room.

The dappled light pushes this to 36: the greens shift through many close tones as sun breaks through the lilacs, and the pale dress needs several near-whites to hold its folds against the shade. 24 would flatten both. 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.