With our vast experience with Paint by numbers we have compiled a set of tips for paint by number artists.
How-to
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO PAINTING BY NUMBERS
Painting by numbers require very little previous experience from the painter. All you have to do is get your painting kit out and bust your painting moves. We will go through a step-by-step process of completing a paint by numbers kit.
- PREPARE THE WORK SURFACE
The first thing to do before you start your painting is to arrange all your painting supplies in an orderly manner. Get a couple of water containers to clean brushes in and a scrap cloth or a paper towel to keep brushes on between uses.
- STUDY THE CANVAS
Once you have all your supplies in front of you, take a look at the painting. It is better to decide which colors you will paint in first and which brushes can used for which colors to increase efficiency and make sure that you don’t have to clean your brushes again and again.
- PAINT YOUR FIRST COLOR, THEN RINSE AND REPEAT UNTIL DONE
Start with the color you have decided to go with first and complete painting all its corresponding spaces until you are done. Wash the brush and continue with the second. Repeat the process until your painting is completed.
- PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHES ONTO YOUR PAINTING’
Now that you have completed a first coat of paint, you can go back and touch up on areas where the canvas shows through. You can also clean up the edges of the painting for a better finish.
- DRY THE PAINTING
Now that your painting is finished, it is time to dry it properly. While the surface of the painting may feel dry after a few hours, it is better to keep the painting out to dry for a week or so to ensure that it is dry under the surface too.
- VARNISH, FRAME, AND HANG YOUR PAINTING
Once your painting is completely dry, dress it up as you like and frame it. You can also hang it on the walls in your room or keep the painting as a memory. All that matters is that you created a beautiful painting all by yourself.
