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The Joy of Paint By Numbers – Not Just For Kids!

August 24, 2020July 2, 2023 Megan 1 comment
Paint By Numbers Adult Big Ben

Paint By Numbers Adult Big Ben

 

 

I know I’ve been absent for a while, and I apologize. This has been a crazy year, and I have been unmotivated to continue my blog while working full time and dealing with children at home during such unprecedented times. You know what helped me through quarantine??

THIS PAINTING.

I was so thrilled to be presented with this opportunity to choose a paint by numbers of my choosing. As a long life Anglophile (check out my Union Jack table), I naturally chose the “Big Ben By Night” option for my choice. I couldn’t wait to start painting this beauty.

 

 

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Slow and steady…this has been my best mental sanctuary during quarantine… #bigben #paintbynumbers #arttherapy @winnies_picks

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It took a few months, being slightly tedious and intricate as a painting, but it was a wonderful experience.  The cathartic experience of just dialing down and deep into painting the tiny pockets of color was soooooo satisfying. I would recommend this to anyone suffering from anxiety.  I absolutely loved the release of being able to “Bob Ross” little dabs of paint onto a canvas and be able to release the woes of the day. Plus, London!

 

 

 

I love London and England in general. I’ve been obsessed with the history of the country for years. So this was a great fit for me. If you are interested in paint by numbers, I highly recommend Winnie’s Picks. They have a lovely array of options, from basic to advanced. Could be a nice art project for your kids? Could be a nice escape for yourself? Doesn’t matter! Lose yourself in the art! It is SO RELAXING.

 

 

 

I won’t say it goes quickly, even during quarantine. However, the process of paint by numbers is so very satisfying as a quiet, relaxing hobby. I think a few extra paint brushes wouldn’t hurt however, on such a long paint project. I used painters tape to secure the canvas to my crafting table behind my desk. So nice to just swivel away from my email for a few minutes and zen into painting for a mental break. The canvas is great quality, nice thickness.

 

 

 

Guys, I cannot stress enough how much I enjoyed this project, and I love that I now have a new piece of art to adorn my home. My main floor has sort of a travel theme, as I’ve hung multiple scenic photographs from our various travels throughout our main living space. This is perfect! I ended up hanging it on the one blank wall in our kitchen, and I can’t stop looking at it.

 

 

 

If you want to try your hand at this lovely, relaxing craft (and I personally think you should!), be sure to use promo code CMONGETCRAFTY on the website Winnie’s Picks and grab your own paint by numbers kit!

 

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I'm Megan, the crafty brain and sarcastic soul behind this little paint splotch on the interwebs. I drop movie quotes daily while juggling the corporate cold with the joys of boy mom life, all while trying to squeeze in crafty time for my soul. Welcome to my world!

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