When we looked at our best-selling paint-by-numbers kits, one thing stood out — many of them were inspired by real Australian places.
Landscapes, wildflowers, native animals, and iconic city views appear again and again in our community’s favourites.
Not just because they’re beautiful, but because they feel familiar, grounding, and connected to the places people love most.
Painting these scenes is more than a creative hobby —
it’s a small, calming ritual that helps you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with colour.
Below are four designs that continue to inspire our painters across Australia.
1. Where the Ocean Carves the Land
Twelve Apostles Coastline – Paint by Numbers
Few sights feel as timeless as the Twelve Apostles —
towering limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean, shaped over millions of years by wind and waves.
Their colours shift throughout the day: deep blues, misty greys, and warm gold at sunset.
It’s one of our most-loved coastal kits because it captures both power and peace.
Painting the Twelve Apostles invites you to follow the rhythm of the ocean.
Brushstroke by brushstroke, the mind begins to settle —
much like standing on a windy cliff, listening to the sea breathe.
A favourite among nature lovers, travellers, and anyone who wants a daily reminder of Australia’s dramatic coastline.
2. Blossoms of the Bush
Golden Acacia in the Wild – Paint by Numbers
Australia’s identity is painted in colour, and few hues are as symbolic as the warm yellow of the Golden Acacia, our national floral emblem.
Its soft, sunlit blossoms brighten even the quietest corner of bushland.
The palette — yellows, olive greens, soft earth tones — creates a design that feels both soothing and uplifting.
Painting the Golden Acacia is like capturing a little sunlight.
The rounded blossoms and repetitive strokes create a calming, meditative flow — perfect for unwinding after long, busy days.
This kit resonates with those who love native flora, warm palettes, and the gentle charm of the Australian bush.
3. Voices of the Wild
Kookaburra in the Wild – Paint by Numbers
If Australia had a soundtrack, the kookaburra’s laughter would be at the centre of it.
Framed by soft natural light and lush greens, our Kookaburra in the Wild kit celebrates the lively character of one of Australia’s most beloved native birds.
Painting animals offers a unique kind of calm —
the textures, the patient strokes, and the moment the creature begins to come alive on canvas.
Many painters tell us they feel a sense of companionship while working on this kit,
as if the kookaburra is keeping them company, watching the artwork slowly emerge.
Perfect for bird lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone deeply connected to Australia’s natural world.
4. When Nature Meets the City
Sydney Harbour Twilight – Paint by Numbers
Where the curves of the coastline meet the spark of human creativity, you’ll find Sydney Harbour — a place full of movement, celebration, and colour.
The twilight palette makes this design unforgettable:
soft pinks, glowing purples, ocean blues, and shimmering reflections over the water.
Painting this scene feels like re-creating a favourite summer memory — warm air, harbour lights, and the quiet hum of the city settling into night.
It brings a sense of nostalgia and gentle excitement,
a different kind of calm born not from silence, but from beauty.
Loved by travellers, former Sydneysiders, and anyone who holds a special memory of the harbour.
Why These Designs Matter
A Connection to Place, Colour, and Calm
Across all four designs — coastlines, wildflowers, native birds, and skylines — there’s a shared thread:
Each one offers a moment of presence.
A chance to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with a place that feels like home.
Painting isn’t only about the final artwork.
It’s about the small, soothing moments in between — mixing a colour, filling a shape, watching the image slowly unfold.
For many of our painters, these scenes are more than beautiful pictures.
They’re grounding. Familiar. Comforting.
And, in their own gentle way — healing.
Explore more Australian-inspired paint-by-numbers kits at DIYpaintsy.
