Mountain Lake

I have just completed my second pbn and love how it came out. While it took awhile, I spent time on detailing based on the original which was challenging but fun. The quality of these canvases are wonderful. I did try clear gesso before painting which made the paint go on much easier. Now on to the Venice at night! Loving this new hobby.

I got this on a pre-framed canvas and I’m super happy with how it turned out! Good quality canvas & stretched well. Paints are pretty good quality. I did have 2 paints that were a bit streaky and 2 other colors that required an extra layer to cover the numbers and lines, but the vast majority were very creamy and pigmented. I love that it comes with a reference sheet and a small picture of what the finished piece looks like. Of note, I did a layer of clear gesso and a little extra blending in some of my colors. Lastly, the included brushes are mediocre. They got me through this painting but anything with more detail you’re going to want to buy better quality brushes (which is my plan for my next one)

This was a great activity! It took me an about 2 months to finish but I was only putting in a few hours a week. 4 stars rather than 5 because I don’t think the colors were very well portrayed in the online picture. Turned out much browner in real life.

Thank you MBN for another fabulous painting! I’ve painted ten now, and this is another beauty. I’d rate it “easy,” a fine choice for beginners. The colours are so pretty, and I love how much it evokes N Italy.

I was looking forward to this painting. The colours were thick and not streaky, the canvas was really good and the after sales follow up was excellent.
However, when I started, I realized that the colours were nothing like the original. Too many browns and beiges for the trees, bushes and even the sea. I ended up inventing my own colour scheme.
I am hoping that this is an exception as I have ordered two more pbn’s.