I was approached to paint and then write a review of a paint-by-numbers kit offered to me by Davincified.
Even though I am an artist and am blessed to create my own original artworks, I truly wanted to revisit paint-by-numbers, as it has been fifteen years since I last did one, when I had major surgery and was recuperating for some months.
I went on Davincified's website to choose my artwork image, and boy, that was so tricky.
There are simply hundreds to choose from!
I finally decided on a guitar, as once we shift into our tiny home, the barn lounge will become our music studio.
Delivery was super fast!
I also ordered an extra set of paints. I had memories of the kit from another brand all those years ago, being dried out, with not enough of some of the colours.
Note: I did not use the second set of paints I bought on this artwork, but I will use them on other craft projects
I opened my parcel, and my initial thought was WOW.
This is actually quite a complex paint-by-numbers!
And my kit was a 26-colour beginner's kit on a stretched canvas.
I like that the canvas has the paint colours lightly printed on it too, as an extra guide.
Plus a paper sheet guide.
Once I got started, I thoroughly enjoyed painting it.
Think adult colouring but with paint.
Such fun.
But I have to be completely honest with you, that I did have a few challenges:
1. I have arthritis in my hands, so the three quality brushes supplied were too thin for me to handle.
I fixed that issue by using this brush, which was used to paint the entire artwork.
2. I might be showing my age, but those numbers were quite hard to see, even on the printed paper guide that comes with the kit. Problem solved with a magnifying glass.
3. Getting the wet brush, excess water paint flow sorted for those very thin lines on the piece.
Solved that issue by having a paper towel on the table to dry excess water/paint, and practice.
Once you've worked it out, the paint flows much better on the canvas.
4. Pale colours do not cover the numbers even with two or three layers of paint.
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The problem is solved by using a dry brush and creating texture with thick paint.
I also like that this gives the painting a more interesting textured appearance, which is more my thing.
Davincified does have a number remover product, which I suggest buying as an extra with your kit, if you want to remove the numbers before painting each colour.
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Conclusion:
Would I buy a Davinciified paint-by-numbers kit for myself or as a gift?
Absolutely yes!
And next time I will challenge myself with an advanced painting!
I found that I looked forward to painting a little whenever time allowed, plus it was a fabulous therapeutic activity.
It took me three months to complete this artwork.
And I love it!
This artwork of a guitar and flowers reminds me of the style of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
An artist who has inspired my own original art.
The finished canvas will definitely be framed to hang on the music studio wall.
Why don't you visit "Davincied Premium Paint By Numbers Kits" and check out what they offer:
Easy mini kits, beginner kits, advanced kits, and custom kits from your own photographs.
There is even an AI function that will design your own artwork based on your written prompts.
Happy painting!
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