
Complete a “Paint by Numbers” piece of art
🌍 Anywhere🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages
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Paint by numbers gets an unfair reputation as being too simple, but it's actually a great way to learn color relationships and brush techniques while creating something genuinely attractive. Choose a design that appeals to you—landscapes and animals tend to be most satisfying—and work in good lighting. The process is relaxing and almost meditative, plus you'll end up with art worthy of framing.
Difficulty
15/100Easy
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Cost
$5 – $25
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Time
2hours
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People
1–1
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Setting
indoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
paint brushes, acrylic paints
People who tried this
“I remember sitting down the first time thinking, "this is going to take forever," but as it slowly started coming together, it actually became emotional, seeing our photo turn into a painting piece by piece, especially little details like Mango's fur or our faces, just hit differently than I expected, I also became more aware of my face haha. Now I genuinely love it. It's become my go to way to unwind in the evening, and to avoid screen time. Plus, it's really satisfying (and sentimental) watching the whole image come to life.”
“It arrived and I got to it and found it a brilliant way of relaxing my too-busy brain. The methodical nature of it meant that there’s no over-thinking involved and I enjoy the way the picture gradually appears. What I enjoy about doing it is that it’s easy to pick up and leave so you can do it in short bursts, no need to put hours aside [...] For me, paint-by-numbers is an easy way to get into a meditative state and really helps me to empty my mind.”
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