Literary History Brought to Life Through Premium Paint-by-Number Kits 📖
The Ernest Hemingway Collection
The Ernest Hemingway Paint-by-Number Collection by Mitten Masterpiece features premium paint-by-number kits inspired by both the Northern Michigan places that shaped one of America’s most celebrated authors and historically accurate images of Ernest Hemingway himself. Drawing from archival photographs, vintage postcards, and documented references, these designs capture Hemingway’s Northern Michigan — including Petoskey, Horton Bay, and other locations tied to his early life — alongside authentic portraits and moments from his story.
Each kit is crafted in Michigan using artist-grade Golden Acrylic paints and high-quality canvas to deliver rich color, smooth coverage, and a true painted result worthy of display. Designed for adults who appreciate literature, history, and fine art, this collection brings Hemingway’s world to life through an immersive paint-by-number experience rooted in authenticity, craftsmanship, and Michigan heritage.
Ernest Hemingway, Painted Through the Years
This portrait series traces Ernest Hemingway’s life through historically inspired images — from the youthful passport years and moments of writing woven into the landscape, to the quiet ritual of a well-lighted drink, the steady gaze of maturity, and the final years of reflection. Each paint-by-number portrait is grounded in archival reference and crafted to honor the evolution of Hemingway’s life, presence, and enduring legacy.
$44.95 per kit
20” x 16” Premium cotton canvas
Highest-grade artist acrylic paints
Made in & shipped from the USA 🇺🇸
Hemingway’s Northern Michigan, Restored in Paint
These paint-by-number kits recreate special places Ernest Hemingway visited in Northern Michigan, remastered from historical photographs and archival references to reflect how they truly looked at the time. Each scene preserves the character, atmosphere, and quiet moments that shaped his early years.
Iconic Works, Enduring Legacy
These paint-by-number kits showcase Ernest Hemingway’s most well-known literary works and the official U.S. postage stamp issued in his honor. Together, they celebrate the influence, recognition, and enduring place of Hemingway in American culture.
$44.95 per kit
20” x 16” Premium cotton canvas
Highest-grade artist acrylic paints
Made in & shipped from the USA 🇺🇸
About Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway was an influential American author and journalist, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Born in 1899, Hemingway spent formative years in Northern Michigan, particularly around Walloon Lake, where the landscapes, small towns, and outdoor life deeply shaped his voice as a writer. These Michigan experiences later inspired many of his early short stories, including those featuring the character Nick Adams.
Known for his concise, powerful prose and themes of courage, adventure, and resilience, Hemingway authored iconic works such as The Old Man and the Sea, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and The Sun Also Rises. His connection to Michigan remains an essential part of his literary legacy, influencing the natural realism and emotional restraint that define his timeless storytelling.
Crafted with Artist-Grade Golden Acrylic Paints 🎨
USA-Made Premium Paint-by-Number Kits for Adults
Discover Mitten Masterpiece, a paint-by-number brand proudly crafted, printed, and hand-assembled in Michigan, USA. Every kit features professional-grade Golden Acrylic paints and triple-primed, red-numbered canvases that are rolled, never folded, ensuring rich color, smooth coverage, and truly gallery-worthy results.
Our collections celebrate both iconic Michigan scenes and master artists of art history. What you see is exactly what you paint — every product image shows the true finished painting, never a digital mockup or misleading rendering, so your completed artwork matches the beauty and quality you expect.