Paintings by number: what are they, types, who is suitable for them?

Even those who have absolutely no talent for drawing can create beautiful paintings. This is possible thanks to the invention of Max Klein and Dan Robbins, which appeared in 1951. They invented painting by number. You can even make copies of paintings by famous artists.

What is a painting by number

The most popular are paintings by number with a set of acrylic paints in small jars or tubes. Each of them is numbered. The thumbnail is divided into small fragments, which also have numbers corresponding to the numbers on the paints. It helps to choose the right colors for each area of the picture. The amount of paint is precisely calculated for the picture, so the set is enough for one image. The set also includes:

• matching diameter brushes;
• a sample drawing, instructions;
• fasteners for the finished picture to place it on the wall.

Types of paintings by number

Drawings are created on cardboard or canvas with acrylic. There are coloring by number with oil paints. They are not very popular because they are more difficult to work with. Acrylic painting can be matte or glossy, similar to oil painting in the type of surface.

Paintings by number differ in the type of subjects drawings: portrait, landscape, still life. There are sets for children and adults. For young artists, the paintings by number are uncomplicated and bright. In sets for teenagers and adults, sketches consist of many fragments, more complex images are obtained.

There are several styles of paintings by number:

• Classic Number Paintings. The set includes an image, a numbered sketch, paints, brushes.
• Luminescent coloring by numbers in addition to the standard set contains paint, which gives a glow in the dark. It covers the finished painting.
• Painting Clock by Number. Instead of the canvas in a set of wooden or cardboard base, the clock mechanism. You get not just a picture, but a useful decoration for the house.

Coloring by number varies in the format of the canvas. There are both small and large size paintings. For the first work, it is better to choose a small set to understand whether or not you like such creativity.

Who can do with a painting by number?

For people who rest, engaged in laborious needlework, coloring by number is a real anti-stress. In the process, a person focuses on working with paints, looking for the right pieces on the canvas. For some, it helps to organize their thoughts and distract them from their daily routine.

Painting by number is a useful activity for children. It develops fine motor skills, perseverance and attention. A child also learns to combine colors. Coloring by number helps to instill a love of creativity even restless boys. They can be carried away by drawing cars or favorite characters.

Coloring by number can also be an unusual gift for a person who loves to do this kind of creativity, or has long wanted to draw, but does not dare to learn it. Choosing a set, take into account what kind of subject a person might like to paint. A busy person can choose a small painting by numbers, and a large set will be useful if you have a lot of free time.