paintbynumbers
Paint by numbers is a painting method in which a surface—typically a pre-printed canvas or board—is divided into shapes, each labeled with a number that corresponds to a specific color. The painter fills in the shapes with the matching colors to produce a complete image. The system is designed to guide color selection and help beginners achieve recognizable results with minimal artistic training.
History and development: The concept was popularized in the mid-20th century through mass-market kits produced by
Process and materials: A typical kit includes a pre-printed canvas with numbered regions, a set of numbered
Variants and reception: Modern paint-by-numbers products range from traditional canvas kits to digital apps and printable