Mini Painting Kits

Our mini painting kits come with everything you need to create a mini masterpiece! In addition to the mini 4”x4” canvas panel, pre-printed with a design, we include two brushes and a whole rainbow of paints to choose from!

You can reuse the packaging as a work surface and palette! The box is a perfect place to set the canvas while painting, and the plastic sleeve makes a perfect place to mix custom colors!

The paint is gouache (rhymes with squash), which is like an opaque watercolor. Unlike acrylic paint, gouache is not permanent (although, some colors may stain). It is more like a watercolor, which can be reactivated if rewet. This means that even if you accidentally leave paint on a paintbrush that dries, it will rewet and wash off even weeks later.

If you apply the gouache directly from the paint pot, it will be thicker and more opaque like an acrylic. If you have more water on your brush or water it down some on the palette, it will be thinner and more transparent like a watercolor. Experiment and see which you like better or mix both in a painting! Note that if you have a layer of paint that is dry on the canvas and want to apply more over it, you’ll want to leave the paint fairly thick. If it is too watery, it will reactive and mix with the previous layer!

After finishing your painting, be careful not to splash it with water. You may want to seal it by spraying lightly with a sealer/varnish.

Below are some of the designs we offer, with suggestions for colors. But feel free to choose your own colors and add things to your painting, like patterns, backgrounds, etc.!

Note that some of the samples show the paint covering the outlines, while others are showing black outlines. If you like the dark outline look, the easiest method is to go over the outlines with a Sharpie or other permanent marker before painting. You may also touch up after the painting is completely dry.

We hope you enjoy your painting kit!

If you have ideas for other designs, let us know by sending us an email at info@rosellefa.com.

Thank you!