{"product_id":"paint-by-numbers-ocean","title":"Natural History Museum Paint by Numbers Ocean Hanging Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"apex_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apex_cols apex_span_4\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"uRegion uBorderlessRegion  clearfix\" id=\"R258475069150386283\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uRegionContent clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apex_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apex_cols apex_span_5 alpha\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"P25_DISPLY_TOTALS_HTML_CONTAINER\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apex_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apex_cols apex_span_20 alpha omega\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fieldContainer vertical\" id=\"P25_DESCR_CONTAINER\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fieldControls\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePaint by numbers has had a well-deserved revival in recent years, and this Natural History Museum licensed kit is one of the most compelling examples of what the format can do when the subject matter and design are taken seriously. The ocean design draws on the Natural History Museum's extraordinary marine collections — one of the most extensive in the world — and translates that scientific and artistic heritage into an accessible painting project for adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe design is printed on a 400 x 500mm canvas, with each area numbered and corresponding to one of the 24 included paints. The result, worked section by section, is a detailed, finished painting of genuine visual quality — not a children's activity but a properly absorbing creative project for adults, particularly those who want to paint but feel uncertain about where to start. The numbered system removes the most intimidating part of painting — the blank canvas — while still requiring real attention, patience, and the pleasure of watching a complex image emerge gradually from individual areas of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe finished piece is designed to hang directly on the wall, making it a genuinely displayable work rather than something to be tucked away once complete. Three brushes are included for working at different scales — broader areas and finer detail — and the 24-paint set gives a full palette for the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEverything needed to complete the project is in the box. No additional materials are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400 x 500mm numbered canvas, 24 acrylic paints, and 3 brushes. Everything needed to complete and hang the finished painting is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs paint by numbers suitable for complete beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it is specifically designed for people with little or no painting experience. The numbered system guides you through the process section by section, and the included brushes cover the range of mark sizes needed to complete the design. The result is a finished piece that looks considerably more accomplished than most beginners expect from their first attempt at painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the finished painting?\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 x 500mm — a substantial size that makes a genuine impact on the wall and rewards the level of detail in the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it linked to the Natural History Museum's collections?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The NHM range is produced in partnership with the Natural History Museum in London, with imagery and subject matter drawn from their collections. The Natural History Museum holds some of the most significant marine natural history collections in the world, making ocean life a particularly fitting subject for this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an excellent gift — particularly for anyone with an interest in the natural world, ocean life, or marine biology, or for anyone who has been curious about painting but hasn't known where to start. The large format and wall-ready finish mean the completed piece is something the recipient will want to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"West Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57012179632503,"sku":"NHM550101","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/2288\/5428\/files\/pbnocean.jpg?v=1776262277","url":"https:\/\/craftandcanvas.co.uk\/products\/paint-by-numbers-ocean","provider":"Craft and Canvas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}