We were out thrifting again (big surprise) and I came across an untouched paint-by-number kit. I already had an untouched one at home, but this one was a hummingbird, and it was my livingroom colours, so I thought what the hell.
On the weekend, I decided I needed to start at least ones of them or they would sit there forever. So I opened the hummingbird box and got to work.
Its been decades since I did a paint by number. The ones I remember were on a solid piece – like a hardboard – nice and smooth. This is on piece of primed canvas. It was rolled up in the box, so I had to tape it to the table.
I worked on it for several hours and managed to get most of the background and larger areas done. It’s much slower than I expect, but I find these paints need a second coat. That or I have to get better about putting it on thicker in the first coat.
I’m thinking I might see if I can dig out my easel, and tape the canvas to a piece of wood and work on it that way. It might be a little easier on my back than working hunch over the table.
Of course… I have to remember where I stashed my darn easel first! I haven’t seen it since we moved! And I have a sneaking suspicion I might have given it away.
Wandering Cat Studio 
How fun! I haven’t done a paint by number for years! It looks like you’re coming along great with it though.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
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Oh my gosh! I remember doing paint by numbers back in the 60’s!!
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The Mister loves his PBN projects. He can sit there for hours. He does complain about the paints not covering but the finished results are amazing.
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Interesting! I also remember paint by number on hard board. I know yours will be beautiful.
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That is the only way I could paint! I wish I had the skill, or the desire to perfect it, but I would just half-ass it and then would be sad. LOL. It’s good to know your strengths and weaknesses. Happy painting! And the bird photos from yesterday are just gorgeous!!! I would kill for a watercolor of the first bird.
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Looks like fun!
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That’s funny, as I lay in bed before I opened my eyes my purchased but never worked on paint-by-number came to mind! Your design is going to be stunning!
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