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Painting (Arts & Photography, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Painting (Arts & Photography, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $15.99, median 294 reviews, average rating 4.7 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 36/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.15 – $18.32 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.7 |
| New releases (90 days) | 10% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 28% of the parent category Arts & Photography (1,058), one of the easier corners under it.
Top 10 Painting best sellers
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Learn to Watercolor: 20 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Lessons on Watercolor Paper - Includes Watercolor Pad with Sketches – No Drawing Required! (Watercolor This Book)
by Lacey Walker
- List rank#2
- Price$12.70
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,599
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Thomas Kinkade Studios® 2027 Deluxe Wall Calendar
- List rank#3
- Price$11.64
- Rating5.0
- Reviews49
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Thomas Kinkade Gardens of Grace 2027 Wall Calendar with Scripture
- List rank#4
- Price$9.96
- Rating4.6
- Reviews29
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Sweet Cutie: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Cute and Groovy Designs for Relaxation, Simple and Big Drawings Featuring Adorable Things and Lovely Items (Bold & Easy Coloring)
- List rank#5
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews651
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John Sloane's Country Seasons® 2027 Deluxe Wall Calendar: Forty-First Annual Collection
by John Sloane
- List rank#6
- Price$14.43
- Rating4.7
- Reviews46
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Thomas Kinkade Special Collector's Edition 2027 Deluxe Wall Calendar with Print: Lights of Home
- List rank#7
- Price$18.63
- Rating5.0
- Reviews41
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Watercolor Workbook: 25 Beginner Botanical Projects on Premium Watercolor Paper (Watercolor Workbook Series)
by Sarah Simon
- List rank#8
- Price$12.20
- Rating4.7
- Reviews3,029
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Anne Neilson's Christmas Angels: Devotions and Art of Hope and Joy for the Advent Season (A 28-Day Devotional) – The Perfect Christian Holiday Gift for Women
by Anne Neilson
- List rank#9
- Price$11.72
- Rating4.8
- Reviews108
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Thomas Kinkade Collector's Scripture Edition 2027 Deluxe Wall Calendar + Print: Lights of Home
- List rank#10
- Price$19.98
- Rating5.0
- Reviews8
Subcategories
FAQ
Is Painting a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 36/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 294 reviews and sells for $15.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Painting?
The median best seller has 294 reviews, and 33% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Painting best sellers cost?
The median price is $15.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.15 and $18.32.
Can new books break into Painting?
10% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.