Painting by number: we make a big deal out of it  😊

 

WHAT IS PAINT BY NUMBER?

Painting by number is an art method and a creative hobby which consists of painting a work on a pre-printed canvas, broken down into a multitude of numbered areas.

The principle is therefore to paint each numbered area (corresponding to a color) with the associated paint pot, to ultimately create a complete work from A to Z.

Many designs are available with complete kits that include all the materials needed to paint.

BUT IT IS NOT FINISHED !

Painting by number highlights the fact that a painting is constructed with a multitude of shapes and colors. Separated they appear quite abstract, but put end to end they then take on their full meaning.

Painting by number also allows you to learn, from a photo, to clearly identify different areas, tonal changes and color variations. This is part of the learning methods to gradually paint works from a blank canvas. With experience, you will become more and more fluid in your brush strokes and will be able to easily visualize the different areas from any photo.

Isn't that clear yet? Nothing beats a good diagram, don’t you think?

Diagram showing the numbered areas of a simple 8-color paint

Result after painting (simplified 8 color model without details, for explanation)

WE EXPLAIN TO YOU WHY SUCH SUCCESS: YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT!

In today's society, where everything is moving faster and faster and while many people find themselves in situations of "unhappiness", painting by numbers allows you to take your mind off things while learning in a fun way. art of painting.

Some choose meditation or sports to stay in control, others prefer to try their hand at art and paint-by-numbers paintings are perfect for this desire.

Clear your mind completely and move forward step by step in creating very high quality works. Once finished, you can display and hang them in your home.

Take back control of your life with paint by number: Relaxation through Art

HISTORY QUESTION? YOU'LL NEVER GUESS HOW IT ALL STARTED!

Painting by number appeared a long time ago. This fun activity was popularized in the 1950s in the United States by the artist Dan Robbins, an artist who worked for the American company Palmer Show Card Paint Co of Max S. Klein.

But Leonardo da Vinci was certainly the precursor and the first to model this painting technique. He is known for teaching his students painting by numbering certain areas of blank canvases to guide his students in choosing which paint colors to use.

Dan Robbins' genius idea was to take the basic idea and make the art of painting accessible to everyone with different designs.

The success was immediate and the Palmer Show Card Paint Co. then developed numerous paint-by-number kits for adults.

Dan Robbins: The pioneer of paint by numbers

The message at the time was quite artistically oriented: you can all become a famous painter, you might be the new Rembrandt!

Millions of Americans, like then President Dwight Eisenhower, then began to paint numbered canvases with their corresponding small pots of paint.

Many artists of the time also used the paint-by-numbers technique in preparing canvases to reproduce works from photos.

It was also the appearance of the Pop'art effect in the 1960s, when Andy Warhol launched semi-finished Pop'art paintings to paint, what we call in English DIY, Do It Yourself, " to do it yourself” in French.

The movement is launched: Get your brushes!

A PAINT BY NUMBERS KIT? WE'LL EXPLAIN WHAT IT IS!

The  paint by number kit  contains everything you need to get started:

• Brushes of different sizes, suitable for painting areas of varying dimensions.
• A linen canvas, the size of which may vary depending on the model chosen, numbered to clearly represent the different areas to be painted.
• Numbered paint pots, acrylic-based (diluted and cleaned with water), specifically designed for the kit you have chosen. 
• Optional: a wooden frame to assemble yourself to stretch and support your canvas
  
  
  
  
  
• A thumbnail photo of the expected result, to guide you when painting.
• A suspension kit, including 2 screws and 2 hooks.

Each pot has a number written on it. The paint corresponding to the number indicated will need to be applied to each area (no mixing of colors will be necessary).

YOU ARE AN ARTIST, IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE US: READ BELOW!

Once the canvas is unrolled and the paint pots are at hand, how do you go about creating a painting by numbers?

Many people are asking this question. It can actually be tempting to start with one area and try to paint all the surrounding areas in order to quickly complete a part, however you have to think about opening/closing the paint pots, rinsing brushes with water when changing color etc.

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF KITS AVAILABLE: WE EXPLAIN EVERYTHING TO YOU

Today, printing techniques and quality have evolved and it is now possible to offer many kits of a wide variety.

Acandyl you will find a very wide choice of adult painting kits that will satisfy all your desires. Whether you are a fan of Japanese painting, dance, boats, flowers, landscapes of Provence, animals, or even teddy bears, you will always find a painting to satisfy your desires.

We also thought of those who would like to get started with Pop Art painting by number, painting nudes or representing paintings by masters such as Van Gogh's Starry Night for example.

We also offer dozens of children's painting kits for which we have selected a whole range that is simple, fun and colorful.

Your finalized work mounted on a canvas support frame

In addition to our adult and children's painting kits, Acandyl lets you discover its personalized painting kits  based on your own photos.

The principle is as follows:

After receiving your photo, we use a technique that allows us to analyze the different areas and colors and define the marking area on canvas. Next comes printing on canvas and creating pots of paint corresponding to the necessary colors.

Whether you want to spend a relaxing moment alone or with your children, or bring your walls back to life by personalizing the wall decoration of your interior, discover the experience of our paintings by numbers to enjoy a real moment of pleasure.

Take your time to enjoy the process of creating your works. Relax with Art.

You see ? You too are an Artist!