Do a paint by numbers

“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.”

“Years later, in 2016 at a Christmas market in Oslo, I discovered a stand where it was possible to paint on a huge canvas which was a gift to the royal family. Everyone had the chance to paint a little-numbered section. I fell in love immediately with the concept so I bought my first canvas by numbers. After that, I never stopped. [...] In the beginning, I told them: “It is simple, I just follow the numbers and voilà”. They reacted saying it was not that simple because it demands concentration, patience, and precision. Now I can say I agree with them. It is an art to paint by numbers because it challenges your mind, soul, and patience.”