Paint By Numbers painting is such a great means of enjoying painting, irrespective of one's experience. However, there are so many different types of kits available that finding the right one, which would suit your skill level, is quite necessary to make your work both enjoyable and rewarding. Here are six tips in helping you find an ideal Paint By Numbers kit according to your abilities.
- Assess Your Experience Level
Be honest about your painting experience before purchasing a kit. Having no prior experience, you should start with a "simple" or "novice-friendly" kit. The sections are larger, and the variation in color is less; thus, it would be easier to finish without being overwhelmed. Only as your confidence and skill build should you attempt an intermediate or advanced kit with more complexity in detail.
- Complexity of Design
The second important factor to consider is the complexity of the design. Intricate designs with several small sections can even be challenging for more experienced painters. If you are new to Paint By Numbers, a design with larger less complex sections will help you get used to the process. Once your skills improve, you can then proceed with more complex designs that call for precision and patience.
- Pay attention to the number of colors.
The number of colors in a Paint By Numbers kit can be less than two dozen, sometimes up to hundreds. Generally speaking, kits with larger numbers of colors produce more differentiated and realistic results, but they sometimes become more complicated to manage. Beginners are probably better starting with a limited color palette kit, while more advanced painters find the challenge and variety provided by Broad Color Range kits interesting.
- Monitor Canvas Size
Another thing to consider would be the size of your canvas. Of course, a bigger one promises more details and is more impressive once it is finished. On the other hand, big ones take so much time and labor to accomplish. If you are a starter, it would be better if you get on with a small canvas that can be completed relatively fast. You will surely end up with a sense of accomplishment, and with time, perhaps you will want to work on larger pieces.
- Reading reviews and recommendations
Read reviews and recommendations from other customers before you buy a kit. Many of these in reviews will tell you what to expect with regard to the difficulty of the kit, material qualities, and challenges you might face. If you are not sure whether you can handle a particular kit, the reviews of others who have done it may better help you make your decision.
- Choose a Design You Love
Finally, choose a design that you are really interested in-be it a landscape, portrait, or an abstract one. That way, you will be motivated through and through with your painting process. You'll love it if the subject 'calls your name,' which means you might be proud of it once it's done or would love doing it whatever the complexity level of the kit is.
Conclusion
Choosing the correct Paint By Numbers kit is very important to guarantee a fulfilling and entertainingly endearing painting experience. You can find the ideal kit that fits your skills by determining the level of your experience, considering design complexity, paying attention to the number of colors and size of the canvas, reading the reviews, and choosing a design that speaks to you. The farther you go, the more comfortable you'll get and complete more complex works until you're finally able to enjoy those therapeutic and creative sides of this activity.
