About Us
Our story
Maison Artsen, the art of painting, made simple.
— Alice, founder of Maison Artsen
Alice
Founder of Maison Artsen
Maison Artsen was born from one simple wish: to make painting available to everyone, with no prerequisites, no pressure, no judgment. Just the joy of creating something beautiful with your hands.
How it all began
The idea for Maison Artsen started with something personal. Alice always loved art, color, and museums, but she'd never dared to paint herself. Like a lot of people, she thought painting was reserved for "real artists."
One day, trying a paint-by-numbers kit out of curiosity, everything changed. The repetitive motion, the colors taking shape, the satisfaction of watching a real painting appear under her fingers, it was both calming and rewarding. She thought: "if it gives me this much, other people need to feel it too."
That's how Maison Artsen was born in Paris, with one clear idea: to offer complete, beautifully made, and easy paint-by-numbers kits. Kits you want to give as much as you want to keep for yourself.
What we actually do
At Maison Artsen, we design and curate paint-by-numbers kits for every level. Each kit contains everything you need to create a painting: numbered canvases, acrylic paints, brushes, and natural wooden frames. Just open the box and begin.
We offer more than 100 different designs, from landscapes and animals to abstract art and city scenes. And for those who want to go further, we can even turn a personal photo into a paint-by-numbers kit.
Our values
🎨 Creativity for everyone
No talent or experience required. Our kits are designed so anyone can paint their first picture and be proud of it.
✨ Thoughtful quality
Vibrant paints, precise canvases, brushes that last. We don't compromise on what matters.
🧘 Wellbeing & unplugging
Painting is a moment for yourself. Our customers often tell us it's their favorite way to de-stress. We're proud of that.
🇫🇷 A French brand
Maison Artsen is a French brand based in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Designed and run from France, with friendly, responsive customer care.
Why our customers trust us
Since we launched, thousands of kits have been delivered to happy painters. What moves us most are the messages we get: photos of finished paintings on the wall, notes from people who found a moment of calm in their day, grandparents painting with their grandkids.
We make a point of answering every message, shipping quickly, and making sure every order arrives in perfect condition. It's that simple: we want the experience to be as enjoyable as the painting itself.
What truly makes us happy
What convinces us every day that we're doing something good isn't the numbers, it's your messages.
Our loyal customers write to us all the time to say how much they love our kits. They always tell us the same thing: painting calms them, relaxes them, helps them think about something else. It's their escape, a real break from the everyday noise.
In a world where we spend hours scrolling on our phones, where everything moves fast and the brain never stops, putting a brush to canvas, following the numbers one by one, watching the colors take shape… it's a simple act that feels incredibly good.
When we get a photo of a finished painting with a note that says "thank you, this really did me good," we know exactly why we do what we do. It's the best reward there is.
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