It has been scientifically proven that painting has a positive effect on our brain: as we engage in the creative process, the body reduces stress hormones. As a result, we subconsciously relax as we swing the brush. But what if you have no talent for drawing or painting? Not everyone has a creative streak and can easily create new images. In this case there is painting by numbers for adults. We’ll reveal what exactly it is and why such a hobby isn’t just suitable for children.
The good thing about painting by numbers is that you don’t have to think of a motif – instead, you order a picture of your choice and just color the pre-drawn areas. And so that the result is successful, there is a number in each field that stands for a certain color. It sounds entertaining, but it’s not: depending on how large or detailed a motif is, coloring it can take several days or even weeks. Depending on how much time you devote to the hobby. But what’s even more important is that while you concentrate on the numbers and move the brush over the fields, your body relaxes and reduces stress. You will recharge your batteries, escape from everyday life and, last but not least, have created something creative: Once the picture is finished, you will not only enjoy the feeling of achievement, but you will also have a creative mural for your home. And that’s a good feeling.
1. “Starry Night” by van Gogh
It is one of the most famous pictures that Vincent van Gogh ever painted: The famous Starry Night was created in 1889 and is considered a pioneer of early Expressionism. With this template for adults you can recreate the motif in great detail and breathe new life into the work of art. The included acrylic paints give the painting a real structure and therefore appear more colorful and three-dimensional than a poster on the wall.
2. Culinary herbs (Quattro)
This set includes various garden herbs: basil, rosemary, sage and parsley get a Mediterranean touch through painting by numbers and are ideal as kitchen paintings when finished. The so-called Quattro is delivered in four parts, so that the “work” can be shared. Be it with your better half, a child – or you simply color in all the fields yourself.
3. Star Wars: Darth Vader
If you think painting by numbers for adults is just a romantic hobby, you’re wrong. In fact, there are a variety of creative motifs from the science fiction cosmos. And of course there’s one saga that shouldn’t be missing: Star Wars. Whether Darth Vader or Master Yoda, Chewbacca or Stormtrooper – with or without a frame – at Shukqueen you will find a large selection of colorful motifs with characters from the legendary Star Warrior universe.
4. New York (Polyptychon)
The term polyptych refers to a painting that consists of several parts – in this case there are five different ones: two measuring 26 x 48 centimeters, two measuring 26 x 60 centimeters and one measuring 26 x 72 centimeters. Put together they create the New York skyline with the Big Apple and the Brooklyn Bridge in the early hours of the morning. The scope of delivery includes brushes and water-based acrylic paints, a control sheet and instructions.
5. “Mario and Cop” von Banksy
Banksy is also a famous (street) artist, who achieved cult status worldwide thanks to his creative and profound stencil graffiti. One of his famous motifs is “Mario and Cop,” which even made it onto a paint-by-numbers picture for adults. The work is on a non-woven canvas that has been stretched onto a wooden stretcher frame – this makes the finished motif stand out even better.
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