Yes the kit does contain everything. Some come with a hard board like this one. Others come with a soft canvas. I have not yet tried the canvas ones, but I think it would be easier if those were mounted before painting. The only other thing that I needed was a 3x magnifying glass! It made a huge difference...but then my eyes are not the greatest. It also helps if you have good lighting. I paint at a table under a flourescent shop light where I was planning to start my tomato plants! Hmmm, will have to rethink that one.