For a lot of us, the end goal is a major focus of any endeavor. Too often, we find ourselves desperately seeking out perfection—and sometimes this can be a good thing. However, with Paint By Numbers, there is simply no place for it. Throw out that pesky voice that keeps telling you to make your projects better. That voice doesn’t understand the beauty and heart of these projects, which is why we are here to tell you why there is no place for it in the studio. In this post, we’re going to throw aside your notion of artistic perfection and remind you why numbers painting while carefree is so gre ..read more

If you’re currently battling to keep stress and anxiety at bay, then you are certainly not alone. It may feel as if you are the only one feeling this way when you are overwhelmed. However, there are many people just like you who are struggling to cope with a variety mental health concerns for a wide variety of reasons. Inspiringly, the fact you’re reading this article already highlights your willingness to overcome what you’re going through. In recent years, we have been faced with more social isolation, professional expectation and financial pressure than ever. On top of all these stress-ind ..read more

Paint By Numbers must-haves and where to buy Your most asked questions answered! Which art supplies are included in your Paint By Numbers The good news is, when you’re starting a Paint By Numbers (PBN) project, it should come with almost all the supplies you need. This includes the acrylic paints, paintbrushes and of course the design printed canvas itself (either hard mounted on a board or softer canvas fabric). The paint will already be separated by number and colour making the process pretty straightforward and easy! Additional supplies to make painting a breeze To paint comfortably and po ..read more

Whether you’re picking up the paint brush for the first time, or the tenth, everyone loves helpful hints, Paint by numbers tips or tricks that might help you with your practice. Here are our top 3 best-practice, paint by numbers tips. Mistakes In the words of artist Bob Ross: “We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” However, if something does go amiss and repainting with the right colour doesn’t work, you can paint over the area in question with white paint and once dry repaint with the correct colour. Once the paint has dried, if you can still see a number poking through ..read more

If you’re looking for something to keep your young ones occupied on the weekend or during the school holidays, look no further than paint by numbers. Paint by numbers is simple, yet addictive fun. It is an artistic or craft style project activity where you purchase a canvas with an image already (lightly) printed on it separated by areas with different numbers. The numbers (usually from 1-24 for a standard kit or around 6-8 for kids) each correspond to the colour of paint to use in those areas on the canvas. So, for instance, the paint colour yellow might be #1 and orange might be #2. If th ..read more

Just like physical exercise boosts endorphins, embarking on a creative activity such as painting by numbers, helps with the serotonin levels and your overall mood.   Let’s face it: life is busier than ever, and it’s all too easy to get caught out in the rat race. Mental health management and taking time for your own mindful self-care go hand and hand. If painting is something you enjoy or you’re interested in pursuing, there’s much joy that can come from painting by numbers! A good idea is to set one day aside each week or perhaps a few hours in the morning or evening where you can real ..read more