Mont Marte Acrylic Paint Basics Kit - 25 pieces

Mont Marte Acrylic Paint Basics Kit — 25 pieces. The complete acrylic painting starter pack for NZ beginners, gift-buyers, NCEA students and paint & sip groups. Everything you need to start painting in one box — canvas, paints, brushes, palette, and easel. $39.99 from our Morningside Auckland warehouse, free NZ shipping over $75.

What's in the kit (25 pieces)

• 18 × Mont Marte Signature acrylic paint tubes (12 ml each — a full colour wheel)
• 1 × Mont Marte Signature stretched canvas (20 × 25 cm, triple-primed, ready to paint)
• 3 × brushes (small detail, medium round, large wash — covers every move)
• 1 × mini wooden tabletop easel (folds flat for storage)
• 1 × plastic mixing palette with thumb hole
• 1 × quick-start instruction sheet

Why this kit (over buying individual pieces)

If you bought every component separately at our normal prices you'd pay around $55. The kit comes in at $39.99 because Mont Marte packages it as a complete starter — same Signature-grade paint, brushes and canvas you'd buy individually. It's the right choice if you (a) are a complete beginner unsure what to buy, (b) are buying a gift, (c) need a paint & sip kit, or (d) are an NCEA art student setting up your folio kit.

Best for

• Beginner painters — everything you need in one box, no decisions to make
• Gift buyers — presentable box, no missing pieces, $39.99 price point
• NCEA art students — covers all of Level 1 and most of Level 2 folio painting
• Paint & sip nights — each kit serves one painter
• School holiday projects — keeps kids busy for a full afternoon

Step up from here

Once you've worked through this kit and want to upgrade, our most common next purchases are: a larger canvas (30 × 40 cm or A3), a detail brush set for finer work, and individual 75 ml tubes of your favourite colours from the Mont Marte acrylic paint range. For students working larger pieces, add a table easel or floor easel.

Frequently asked questions

Is this acrylic paint set good for beginners?

Yes — it's specifically built for beginners. The 18 colours cover the full colour wheel (so you can mix anything), the brushes cover small detail through large wash strokes, the canvas is triple-primed so paint sits cleanly, and the instructions get you painting in 5 minutes.

What canvas size is in the kit?

A 20 × 25 cm stretched canvas. Good for a first painting; experienced painters usually want to upgrade to a larger canvas which we sell separately.

How many people can one kit serve?

One painter. For a paint & sip night with 6 painters, buy 6 kits.

Is the paint in this kit student-grade or artist-grade?

Mont Marte Signature is the beginner-friendly student-grade line — non-toxic, water-based, lightfast for indoor art, and easy to clean up. For artist-grade work (galleries, professional sale) step up to the Premium acrylic range.

Is this a good NCEA art folio starter kit?

Yes — this covers all of NCEA Level 1 acrylic painting and most of Level 2. For Level 3 major work you'll likely want larger canvas, more brushes, and possibly individual artist-grade tubes.

Can you give this as a Christmas or birthday gift?

Yes — it's one of our top gift items. The packaging is clean enough to wrap as-is, the $39.99 price point fits most gift budgets, and the receiver can start painting the same day.

Do you ship this kit NZ-wide?

Yes — ships from our Morningside Auckland warehouse 1–2 business days after order. Tracked courier 1–3 business days to main centres, +1–2 days rural. Free shipping over $75 NZD (just add a second item to qualify).