Elle Crée – or “she creates” in French – produces artist-quality paint-by-number kits that foster creativity and self-care! Our company was founded by Portland illustrator Rachel Austen in late 2016 out of her desire to create a nostalgic product from her illustrations that customers could interact with and that would spur their own creativity. Her kits feature a diverse array of subject matter, including still lifes, botanicals, and inspirational history-makers! Kits may be purchased online or in-store at over 500 retailers across the United States.

Elle Crée seeks to reduce our impact on the environment by carefully sourcing components that are eco-friendly and locally made. Our custom paint colors are mixed by hand from non-toxic USA-made acrylic, and our kits are assembled with the help of a small staff in Portland, Oregon. We strive for green business practices in our workplace and as close to zero waste as possible. As well as being an eco-friendly brand we’re also committed to being an organization of diversity, inclusion, and most importantly inspiration for budding artists everywhere.