Every Mitten Masterpiece kit is proudly produced and shipped from the Greater Lansing area of Michigan. Unlike many paint-by-number kits on the market—which are manufactured overseas—ours are designed, printed, and assembled right here in the USA. All components are carefully sourced from trusted American suppliers: our paints are mixed in-house, our canvas is printed locally, and every detail is crafted with a focus on quality and Michigan pride.

Our Individual Kits include a 16” x 20” rolled canvas—crafted from triple-primed, textured cotton and designed to be framed (not stretched) after painting. These canvases offer a refined surface for smooth brushwork and a gallery-worthy finish.

Our paints are fluid and high-quality (we only use Golden Acrylics brand). Our paints are never watered down or too thick like you often see in cheap acrylics found in many mass-produced kits. Crafted for smooth, consistent application, they deliver rich, vibrant coverage with every brushstroke, so you can enjoy a painting experience that feels effortless and refined.

We use Golden Acrylics, recognized worldwide as some of the finest paints available. These premium pigments deliver rich, vibrant color and smooth, even coverage. Each kit’s palette is hand-mixed in-house to ensure perfectly balanced tints, shades, and tones tailored for your painting. The fluid, creamy texture makes painting effortless and satisfying, with excellent flow across the canvas. While we use the most opaque base colors possible, lighter hues like yellows and oranges may require a second coat for full vibrancy due to the natural characteristics of these pigments.

Our hand-mixed acrylic paints stay fresh much longer than most people expect. When lids are sealed tightly and the pots are stored at normal room temperature, the paints typically remain in great condition for a year or more. Many customers report using them well past that timeframe with no issues. For the very best experience, we recommend beginning your kit within the first 6 months.

That is correct! We purchase Golden Fluid Acrylics (a well known, quality, artist-grade brand) and hand mix each color to match the kit designs as close as possible.

No, we never fold canvases. Our canvases come rolled so you do not ever have to worry about folds that are hard to get out that ruin your canvas.

All Mitten Masterpiece designs and paint mixes are created in-house by the owners, Bobbie and Gavin. We aren’t kidding when we say we hand-mix every single color—once your order comes in, we begin custom mixing your paints. Kits sold online (not in stores or at craft fairs) are typically not pre-made so that your paints arrive as fresh as possible when your kit reaches you.

We put a great deal of care into making sure each Mitten Masterpiece design is based on imagery that’s ours to use—whether it’s photography we’ve captured, artwork we’ve commissioned, or illustrations we’ve created from Michigan’s most recognizable landscapes and landmarks.

Michigan’s most beloved landmarks—like the Mackinac Bridge, Charlevoix’s red lighthouse, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and the harbor towns—are photographed by thousands of visitors every year from very similar vantage points. Because most tourists naturally stand in the same scenic spots, many photos of these iconic places can look alike. This can create the impression that images across the internet resemble each other, even when they were taken separately.

We fully embrace AI (artificial intelligence) as the world moves toward automating many creative and operational tasks, and we do use AI at times throughout our design process. That said, all final paint-by-number designs are created, refined, and finished by us. We take great care to ensure every design is unique, Michigan-authentic, and truly ours.

Because Michigan’s iconic landmarks are photographed from common viewpoints—and now, with the convenience of drone cameras, from similar higher vantage points—images across the internet can sometimes resemble one another. That said, we always welcome questions. If you ever have a concern about a specific design, please reach out to us.

We always appreciate ideas from our customers and Michigan fans. If you have a landmark, scene, or theme you’d like to see as a future kit (not a custom order), feel free to share it with us. We regularly review suggestions when planning new releases, and your idea may become part of a future Mitten Masterpiece collection.

Yes. When required, we pay for proper licensing and royalties to ensure all artwork is used legally and ethically. We’re actively working on university licensing partnerships and are always open to collaborating with photographers, artists, and creators who would like to work with us.

Yes, we’re happy to offer free refills for any colors you run low on while working on your kit. Just fill out our quick refill request form, and we’ll mix and send the colors you need so you can keep painting without interruption.

We’re always happy to hear from you. For any questions, special requests, or support with your Mitten Masterpiece kit, simply email us at hello@mittenmasterpiece.com. Whether you're looking for extra paint, need help with your order, or just want to share your finished artwork, we're here to help and typically respond within 1–2 business days.