Frutta Fresca

There's a particular kind of buyer this one is made for: someone who's been to Italy, or wishes they had, and wants a bit of that warmth on the wall year-round. It's a sun-filled village lane — a fruit stand piled high, café tables dressed in red, green shutters and flower boxes all the way down. Cheerful without being sweet, and right at home in a kitchen or dining room. The pleasure of painting it is in the abundance. Baskets of oranges and lemons, the striped awnings, the potted plants, the cobblestones catching the light — there's a lot going on, so you always have something new to move onto. It never gets dull, but it does ask for commitment, which makes it a rewarding paint by numbers kit for someone who likes a scene with plenty happening. The real magic is the light: bright sun on one side of the street, cool shadow on the other, with those saturated reds and warm golds carrying the whole thing. On color: with 24 you get a bold, vivid street — punchy reds, strong golden walls, clean graphic contrast that suits the lively mood. With 36 you get the finer transitions that add depth: the graded shadow crossing the cobblestones, the softer light on the far buildings, more roundness in the piled fruit. Given how much this design relies on the interplay of sun and shade, the wider range gives it more dimension. We recommend the 36-color version for this design. What's included: 16x20 in (40x50 cm) numbered canvas Available in a 24-color and a 36-color version Acrylic paints and brushes included Choose rolled canvas or pre-stretched on a frame