Your Paint Box
- Creative art projects taking you step by step into the world of oil painting! It's a journey you will never regret. Oils are called the buttery medium, they are a joy to paint with.
- Each month you will receive two colorful beginner painting lessons with written instructions and access to YouTube video tutorials with artist and instructor Kathryn Gray.
- The first box comes with a set of water mixable oil paint, a high quality brush and a palette knife. Subsequent boxes come with additional brushes or painting tools, and a large tube of paint. Canvases are always included as well.
- Kathryn has been teaching beginner to advanced oil painting for twenty years and has a large following in Louisville, Kentucky. She has studied with many of today's Master Oil Painters and has won numerous awards for her work. Her students love her gentle nature and ability to communicate her vast knowledge of art, oil painting, drawing, brushwork, composition and color theory. Each box comes with a beautiful, collectible card with a valuable lesson about one of these topics.
- A new journey starts with just one step! Welcome to the joy of oil painting, it could change your life (I've seen it happen, many times!!)
Questions
Q: Thinking of gifting this subscription to a Baby Boomer. Do you have a line-up of themes for March, April, and May 2021? Asked by Jacquelyn P., February 2021
Hello Jacquelyn,
I have the March projects ready, they are of a lamb and a daffodil. The April projects will probably be a bunny and a child with a big umbrella. I'm not sure about May yet, perhaps a beautiful swan and pink roses in a blue and white vase. (I don't see a way to include pictures of my March projects through this CrateJoy response box.) I'm a baby boomer myself, so hopefully these will appeal! Thank you for your interest, Kathryn
Q: I am thinking of getting this for my 14 year old granddaughter for Christmas. Is it suitable for that age group Asked by Linda B., December 2020
Hello Linda,
Yes, the age range is for 12 and up. I've had many children your granddaughter's age do the projects successfully and enjoyed them. I do also have another box: Your Paint Box, Junior Edition for ages 7-11. Thank you for your interest, Kathryn
Q: I'm getting ready to order a subscription but don't see the storefront where I can get the starter box for $20. Do you have a separate link for this?Asked by Cindy T., November 2020
The Starter Kit is now included in the first box!
Q: In the description it says 'an initial starter kit is helpful'. Where would we get that from? I have never painted before.Asked by Kathryn W., October 2020
Hi Kathryn,
The Starter Kit is available on my full Cratejoy Storefront website, it is $20. I am brand new to Cratejoy, as of yesterday! The website has a glitch this morning, Cratejoy is currently helping me to work it out. I would be glad to throw in the Starter Kit for you at no charge, while the website is being fixed. I would love to teach you the joy of oil painting! Kathryn Gray
You are so wonderful!!
Your kindness made me cry. I signed up for the box and I can not wait to start learning to paint.
and due to money reasons, I will take you up on your very kind offer of the starter kit! I would not have been able to start any other way.
Thank You!!
Kathryn
Your Paint Box reviewsReviews
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Average Subscriber RatingVery beginner friendly!!
Nov 04, 2020
Kathryn W.
I needed a distraction today of all days and decided to overcome my fear of making an ugly painting and just went for it by starting with the small Pumpkin painting.
The Video included was a must for me. I learn by seeing and not reading. Though directions were wonderful to have to refer back to in case you could not remember everything from the video or did not want to go back and watch it again for whatever reason.
I learned a lot from doing the small painting first. The first thing was to make enough paint. It needs to be thick to look correct. I got over being worried about mixing paints very fast so all in all not making enough paint had its good points too.
I needed this distraction today I am very happy with my lopsided pumpkin for my first ever oil painting.
Great Box!!
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Had so much fun with our Paint Box!!
Nov 20, 2020
Laura B.
This was such a fun project to complete with my niece! She has minimal experience with painting (although she does love it and is wanting to get more into it) and also is only 9, but she was able to pick up the lesson rather quickly! I think the way Kathy talks through the steps is very easy to follow as is the way she instructs mixing the colors, etc. This was such an enjoyable activity for us and my niece has been quick to show everyone who comes to her house her new painting. She is proud of herself- I think she is amazed how well it came together! I am looking forward to completing another paint box with her soon!!
Great art teacher!
Feb 18, 2021
Anne B.
Such an amazing teacher. Great gift idea. Bought for a friend in Kansas City! I’ve Been a student of Kathryn Gray for 16 years! My friend is truly enjoying this painting journey with me!
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Thank you, Anne, for the nice review. You started with me as a beginner all those years ago! So glad to be teaching your friend in Kansas City now, too!
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Past boxes from Your Paint Box…
April Box 2020
Our April Box is about Spring, with a painting of a big white bunny rabbit and some red rain boots under an umbrella. You know the old adage "April showers...." and yes, maybe our May box will include "May flowers"!
May Box 2020
The May Box was inspired by Mother's Day. Two pretty projects, the beautiful white swan and the blue and white vase with pink roses.
June Box 2020
The June Box was inspired by Father's Day. A father and son fishing scene and an adorable golden retriever puppy.
July Box 2020
The July Box has a classic summer theme with a painting of a blue bike on the boardwalk and a watermelon slice.
November Box 2020
This box has an autumn theme, with a rural red barn and a pumpkin.
December Box 2020
The December Box has a winter Holiday theme. A vintage red truck is bringing home a Christmas tree in the 8x10 project and a pretty wreath hangs on some faded barn wood for the smaller project.
January Box 2021
Winter is here, let's paint some snow! The 8x10 project this month is of beautiful snow draped evergreens. The smaller project is of a bright red cardinal.
February Box 2021
The February Box will include supplies for two, so you can make it a date night project! Happy Valentine's Day!!
