The Art Of Reducing Stress Through Paint By Numbers

Do you remember the feeling of igniting your imagination as you sat down with paper and crayons as a child? There is something inherently relaxing about putting pen or paint to paper.

Most people grow up and give up artistic hobbies as they believe that their talents are not worthy, but they forget about the benefits that art can provide!

Is Art Therapy A Real Thing?

Art therapy is a form of therapy which is used by millions of people worldwide. Art is a way for people to disconnect from their problems and express themselves through colours and shapes.

Professional art therapy is facilitated by expert therapists, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the benefits of art therapy from the comfort of your own home.

Paint By Numbers Is A Great Choice For Stress Relief

Many people are intimidated by a blank, white canvas and don’t know where to start, especially if they’ve never been particularly arty in the past.

One way to take the pressure off is to use a paint by numbers kit. These kits still allow you to enjoy yourself and relax, but take the pressure off of having to come up with your own designs.

You may have done various paint by numbers or colour by numbers as a child. Paint by numbers kits include a canvas with an image printed on it. Each segment of the image has a number which corresponds to a colour. Simply add in the colours and your end result will be a gorgeous painting!.

Tips For Getting Started

Let’s get started! All you’ll need is one of our paint by numbers kits as well as paintbrushes, a cup and some water. It is as simple as that.

It is very important that you choose an image that you truly love and connect with as that will make your experience even more rewarding. We have an exceptionally wide variety of image options to ensure that there is something for everyone.

To ensure your paint by numbers is experience is as relaxing as possible and relieves all levels of stress use the following guidelines:

• Dedicate a specific time to painting
• Use a comfortable chair
• Play soft music
• Don’t be hard on yourself if your painting is not ‘perfect’

The most important thing is to enjoy the process and all of the stress-relief benefits that come with it!

Interested in buying a kit to start your stress-relief journey? Have a look at some of our featured kits and see if any images connect with you! Don’t hesitate to call us should you have any questions or requests.