Paint By Number Painting
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Paint By Numbers
Paint by numbers pictures have been around since 1951 when the Palmer Paint Company sold the first kits. Max S. Klein was owner of the Detroit, Michigan company, and Dan Robbins, an artist, came up with the idea for paint by number paintings. Most paint by number kits contained scenes like landscapes and seascapes, or clowns or animals as the subject.
This relatively easy painting medium lets beginning artists dabble in painting an entire scene just by following the number-coded canvas. Each number corresponds to a specific paint color.
The amazing work of art pictured here was painted by my brother at least 40 years ago. I can't believe no one else wanted this vintage paint-by-number work of art!
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Photo Source: Peggy Hazelwood
This relatively easy painting medium lets beginning artists dabble in painting an entire scene just by following the number-coded canvas. Each number corresponds to a specific paint color.
The amazing work of art pictured here was painted by my brother at least 40 years ago. I can't believe no one else wanted this vintage paint-by-number work of art!
Information Source: artagogo
Photo Source: Peggy Hazelwood
Contents at a Glance
My Painting By Numbers Attempt
I'd Never Done a Paint By Numbers Before (Click the small images to see the steps in my paint by numbers project.)
This is the blank canvas of "The Queen."
Paint By Number Kits
Landscapes and Seascapes to Paint
For hours of fun and to have a work of art of your own when you finish, get one of these scenic paint-by-number kits for yourself or to give as a gift.
Paint By Numbers Featured in Mona Lisa Smile
Do you remember this part of the movie?
In the movie Mona Lisa Smile, Julia Roberts plays Katherine Watson, an art history teacher at Wellesley College in the 1950s. As part of their curriculum, she has all of her female students paint on a new medium--a paint-by-number painting kit. They paint the same paint by number painting, but the paintings all look different. It's a fun scene from the movie.
Paint By Number Paintings Repurposed
Leave it to Etsy Artists; They're so talented!
Etsy sells handmade wares. Some creative artists have recycled paint by number paintings and made some truly fabulous new items with just a small portion of an original paint by number painting. These Etsy items are for sale.
- Belt Buckle with Deer in Headlights Look
- Notebook with Simple Scene
- Strolling Gnome Print--Photographed with Paint By Number Scene in Background
- Stag and Doe Crystal Brooch
- Paint by Number Ballerina Domino Pendant
- Belt Buckle with Deer in Headlights Look
- Notebook with Simple Scene
- Strolling Gnome Print--Photographed with Paint By Number Scene in Background
- Stag and Doe Crystal Brooch
- Paint by Number Ballerina Domino Pendant
- Paint by Number Leather Belt Buckle Deer in by Squeekyrightshoe
- Actual images of paint-by-numbers are heat bonded to leather belt buckles. Buckle base is high quality antiqued metal. Original and
- Upcycled Paint by Numbers Notebook with Clouds and by shoploverly
- What do you do with a so-so paint-by-numbers painting? Upcycle it into something useful and quite wonderful, thats what you do! This little
- strolling gnome with paint by number background print by doecdoe
- 8x10 photographic print {image is 7 x 5.25} on premium Kodak Endura Matte paper. each print is signed & dated - in addition, they are carefully
- Stag and Doe crystal brooch by TrixieAndBeever on Etsy
- These darling deer from a vintage paint by numbers set have been brought together to revel in autumn splendor. Original image design layered
- Vintage Paint By Number Ballerina Domino Pendant by reVIVALism
- * THIS ITEM CAN BE MADE AS A PIN/BROOCH OR AS A KEYCHAIN * SPECIFY IN YOUR ORDER IF YOU WOULD PREFER THIS OPTION. This necklace is made from a
A PBS Video on Paint By Number
An Exhibit and How This Technique Can Teach Beginning Artists
curated content from YouTube
Do you paint by numbers?
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Nature-Inspired Paint By Number Kits
Grab a paint-by-number kit and make a masterpiece for your wall!
Color By Numbers
An Easier Medium for Children
Let kids have fun with color by numbers, a simpler way to begin matching a color to a number to make their own work of art.
Vintage Paint By Number Paintings
Ready to Hang on Your Wall
Movie Props -- Paint by Numbers Paintings
Checking out the Decor
I love to watch movies. Recently I spotted a cool paint-by-number painting in a movie. I'll track them here.
Paint By Number Tales
Many People Painted by Numbers -- Read About It
- Painting Made Easy With A Paint By Number Kit | Information And Web Site Links
- Have you ever noticed that things that you make fun of or dislike as a child have a way of haunting you in adulthood? I have had a number of experiences like this and I also use some of my sister's dislikes to get back at her now that she is an adult.
Tell us about your paint-by-numbers experiences.
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curious0927
Jan 9, 2012 @ 7:32 pm | delete
- Years ago as a kid, I remember loving it! My Mom who is 86 yrs old mentioned she wanted some paint by number or coloring books for adults. I told her what I found on Squidoo, and it inspired her. She is really sharp and needs some therapy. Any suggestions on which paint by # I should choose for her? TY! and, GREAT LENS! Bookmarked for later ..after I talk to Mom.
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scarlettohairy Jan 9, 2012 @ 7:52 pm | delete
- That is a great idea for seniors to paint by numbers. Thanks so much for the Squid Angel blessing!
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I've always like the look of paint by number paintings. They don't look too "perfect," and that's a good thing!
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