DIY La Tour Kits on Amazon
February 26 2025
Picture: Amazon.co.uk
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
I was rather bemused to see (spotted via. @neiljeffares on 'X') that Amazon are selling some rather curious DIY painting kits at the moment. These 'paint by numbers' on canvas boxes will allow you to make copies of some rather interesting portraits by Maurice Quentin De La Tour, for example, and cost a mere £17 to purchase.
Here are some of my favourite lines from the instructions supplied:
This DIY Oil Painting provide great painting process for kids who are over 6 years old and adults, even if the beginners. Can not eat, put far away from children.
IT SHOULD BE PAINTED BY YOURSELF. [...]
The Canvas:
It is made of high quality pure cotton, and was treated by a special process.
The Paint:
This paint is propylene dye and green nontoxic but not edible.
Paint can be directly colored, no need to add water.
Paint coverage is strong, if made error during painting process, cover it with the correct color. [...]
Due to the painting reason, there maybe some discrepancy of the colors between the reference picture and the products.
It really is that easy.
I would be grateful to know if any readers of this blog ever give one of these a go. I'll be most happy to share your reviews here in full!
