Create three animal paintings with the Royal & Langnickel Painting by Numbers pack. Numbered areas show where each colour belongs, giving you a route through the picture step by step. Choose the dogs or cats version; each pack contains three projects in that theme. Start with a small area and complete your painting over several sessions if you prefer.
Contents of your chosen set
- 3 preprinted painting boards and 3 corresponding practice sheets.
- 12 pots of acrylic paint, 2 brushes and 1 palette with 25 wells.
- 21 pieces in total; one theme per pack.
- Dogs: PBN-SET43. Cats: PBN-SET45.
Which version should you choose?
Choose dogs if you enjoy painting puppies, or cats for kitten pictures. You receive three pictures from your chosen series, not both series together. The kit suits ages 8 and up and beginners who enjoy working with a clear colour layout. The boards have a printed design, so you do not need to sketch an animal yourself. A frame is not included.
Getting started with painting by numbers
Place the practice sheet beside your board and follow the project’s numbers and instructions. Use the practice area to try your brushstroke and paint quantity first. Take a little paint on the tip for narrow areas and work carefully along the boundaries. Keep the reference until the painting is finished so you can look up a number after it disappears beneath the paint.
Mixing colours and caring for your tools
Use the palette wells for small amounts of paint and mix only where the project calls for it. Keep a water jar and cloth nearby to clean your brush between colours. Dab off excess water before picking up more paint. Close the paint pots after use and clean the brushes and palette before the acrylic dries. Let a painted area dry before moving your hand over it.
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