🎨 About Us – From Our Hands to Your Heart
At DIYpaintsy, we believe that painting isn’t just about colors and canvas—
it's about slowing down, remembering, and feeling something real.
We started this little project in Australia not as professional artists, but as people—like you—searching for comfort in a chaotic world. A place where grief softens, memories live on, and simple brushstrokes offer peace. And so we created a space where everyone can be an artist, no matter their age, skill, or story.
🌿 Why We Exist
It all began with a photo.
A beloved dog we lost during the pandemic.
We turned that photo into a painting—just numbers, lines, and colors.
And somehow, in the quiet hours of painting, we found healing.
That moment became our mission:
To help others turn moments into masterpieces—not because they’re perfect, but because they mean something.
Today, our kits have helped thousands of people paint:
A lost parent’s smile
A baby’s first laugh
A wedding day kiss
A quiet beach in Byron Bay
Or just… a peaceful koala in eucalyptus leaves
🐨 What We Make
We design high-quality DIY paint by numbers kits that are:
Beginner-friendly: no skills needed—just start.
Emotionally meaningful: upload a photo of a loved one, a pet, a place you miss.
Inspired by Australia: our native animals, flowers, and landscapes are woven into every stroke.
Customisable with artistic flair: choose from oil, watercolor, fantasy, abstract styles.
Everything arrives in one box—paints, brushes, canvas, and love.
💌 You’re Not Just Painting. You’re Remembering.
Some of our customers are grieving.
Some are gifting memories.
Some are just trying something new.
And all of them say the same thing:
“It brought me calm. It brought me closer.”
So from our little team in Australia to your hands,
we want to say thank you—for letting us be part of your story.
✨ You Don’t Need to Be an Artist.
You just need a quiet afternoon.
A memory.
And the courage to start.
We’ll take care of the rest.
🙏 With love,
The DIYpaintsy Team
Sydney, Australia
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 373 reviews.
I wanted to make something for a friend (who does a lot of painting). She definitely doesn’t use paint by numbers artwork kits. I was hesitant when I started as a few numbers were missing in place on the canvas or hard to read. I guessed a bit for hair/eyes/mouth. I am thrilled with the end result. Will definitely do this again xx
This is my second painting and I love it! The quality of these paints are amazing, only 1 coat of paint required. Colours match really well and it’s gives me a project I can work on for a long time and have a beautiful personal piece of art to show off after! Would highly recommend as a gift or for a self care de-stress activity.
Really loved the process and outcome considering it was my first attempt
I was happy with result only wished we could have got it in alot small size, I painted it for my Mum as my Dad recently passed away unfortunately it is a very large portrait and in her small home was very overbearing so unable to display for her..
I have really enjoyed doing this painting and looking forward to doing the other ones I received. The canvas was incredible to paint on. The brush glided across the painting easily. Highly recommend and will definitely order again in the future.
It was a wonderful experience and the painting itself was a gift for my brother of his dog and ge absolutely loved it. The really captured the photo I sent in well. Will definitely be purchasing again from this company and couldn't recommend enough 😊
Bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife and she is really enjoying it :)
Enjoying seeing this come to life. Still tweaking my painting and how to neatly do tiny narrow areas and the best way to use brushes but having a seperate sheet with painting guide on it means I can neaten any areas i wish to. Very calming to do. Looking forward to the end result
Absolutely loved the out come of my dog Daxter RIP Little man
The canvas, paint and brush quality are great, the packaging is lovely. However, for my personalised painting the paint colours are very dark compared to the image on the guide sheet unfortunately. I also ordered two stock paintings and I'm looking forward to completing them.
It was good to just clear the mind with this piece.. happy with the outcome.
The kit came with everything I needed and the quality was amazing — smooth paint, clear numbers, and good brushes. My dog’s portrait turned out better than I expected!
Painting my pet’s portrait was honestly so much fun! Watching their face appear on the canvas little by little was such a satisfying process — and the final result looks just like them!
We had a custom painting made of our wedding day! It turned out absolutely perfect. It captured the love, the joy, we’ll treasure it forever.
I loved painting my granddaughter. The paints and brushes were also great quality. Much better than others I had used in the past. I would have preferred that the set came pre framed but it was ok as I am going to frame the painting anyway.
Custom People & Family Portrait – Paint by Numbers
Store owner replied: Thank you so much for sharing your lovely painting! 💛 We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the kit. Our frames are DIY style, and here’s a quick video guide to help you assemble it easily: https://diypaintsy.com.au/blogs/news/framed-paint-by-numbers-the-perfect-handmade-gift-for-any-occasion — we hope it’s helpful!
The canvas is high quality and the numbers were easy to follow. The final result looks just like my kitty!
I ordered a custom travel kit of the mountains I visited last summer, and the result is breathtaking. Painting each detail felt like reliving the trip!
I’m a beginner at painting by numbers, and these brushes made the whole process so much easier. My mom, who paints regularly, also loves them.
This was my first paint-by-numbers kit and it couldn’t have gone better. The numbers were clear, the colors vibrant, and the whole process was so enjoyable.
Bought this as a gift and it was such a hit! Way more meaningful than a store-bought present.
I ordered this custom paint by numbers of my cat and it turned out amazing. The details look so much like her and the whole process was really fun.
Just finished my custom paint by numbers of my cat and I love it! The details really look like her, and it was actually relaxing to work on. Such a nice way to keep a memory of my pet.
I bought this custom painting of my kids for my parents as a gift. When they opened it, they were speechless.
Bought one for my friend’s anniversary and they loved painting it together. It became a memory as well as a gift.
The kit was easy to use and I loved watching the picture come together step by step. It turned out super cute.
This wasn’t just a painting project — it was about capturing a memory of us. Every brushstroke felt special, and the result was more beautiful than I imagined.
The numbers were printed clearly, the colors were rich, and the brushes handled both big areas and tiny details really well.
Really enjoyed the painting process, it was relaxing and the final result looks very true to the original photo.
This was my first custom paint by numbers kit. I love it.
The whole process was so easy too. I just sent in a photo of my pups, and they turned it into this beautiful outline with numbered sections. It felt like a fun little project, and every time I filled in a number, I could see my corgis coming to life bit by bit.
The colors dried vibrant, and the end result looks like something you’d find in a gallery. I’ve shown it to friends and now they all want to try one too.
I ordered a custom paint by numbers kit of my cat and I’m honestly blown away! The canvas looks just like her, every detail is there. It was super easy to follow and really relaxing to paint after work. Such a fun project and now I’ve got a beautiful artwork of my fur baby to hang at home.
This wasn’t just a painting kit — it was a way to celebrate our love. Seeing our photo turned into art was such an emotional and joyful moment.
I love William Morris designs, so I was excited to paint this one. Even though it was challenging, it was a beautiful project to work on.
This custom painting of my cat is absolutely stunning!!!
Such a meaningful way to remember my cat. Painting each section feels like bringing her back to life stroke by stroke. Truly special.
The print was really clear and the final result came out so nice. Super happy with how this painting turned out!
Just started painting this one of my cat and it’s already looking so cool. Can’t wait to see it finished!
Had so much fun painting my pup, it looks super cute on canvas! Totally love how it turned out.
I’m so happy with how this turned out! The details of Bella look amazing and the colors came together beautifully. Such a fun and relaxing project.
