A Novel Afternoon Reading Paint-by-Number Kit

A good book, a comfortable chair, and nowhere else you need to be.

The A Novel Afternoon paint-by-number kit captures an exceptionally cozy reading nook: a reader curled up with her book, lush tropical houseplants filling the room, and an orange cat napping beside a stack of future reads.

With approximately 12 to 14 hours of painting, this detailed design is made to unfold across quiet afternoons and smaller off-camera moments. The background arrives pre-printed, and the numbered canvas guides you through the remaining details using a warm palette of twelve acrylic colors.

Once complete, place it in an eight-by-ten-inch frame for handmade wall art that belongs in a reading nook, home library, or book lover’s gallery wall.

What’s included

• One 8-by-10-inch artist-quality unmounted canvas
• Pre-printed background with numbered painting areas
• Twelve American-made acrylic paints
• Two Princeton Brush synthetic sable paintbrushes
• Step-by-step instructions

You’ll also need

• Cup of water for rinsing brushes
• Rag or paper towel for drying brushes
• Cotton swabs for correcting small mistakes
• Toothpicks for stirring the paints, if needed
• 8-by-10-inch frame for display, if desired

Project details

• Craft: Acrylic paint by number
• Recommended age: Adults and teens ages 13+
• Estimated project time: 12–14 hours
• Finished size: 8 by 10 inches
• Canvas style: Artist-quality, unmounted canvas
• Design: Cozy reading nook with a reader, houseplants, books, and an orange cat
• Frame: Not included
• Paint safety: Non-hazardous and conforms to ASTM D4236