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DIY KIT TIPS

This work is your own and you are welcomed to let your creativity flow where it wants to go, but if you need a little more assistance, I will show you a very simple way to decorate your portrait while still keeping some freedom in process.

Step 1: Pick 4 colours and white. If you’re unsure, start with the ones you know you want in your painting, and revisit later for the other colours.

Step 2: Imagine that each body part is split in 2 sections. This does not need to be perfect and I do not recommend using pencil on your canvas. Simply make an approximate separation of the left and right side of each body part showing in your portrait.

Step 3: Start with your first colour. Mix some of it with white. You will have a darker, and a lighter version of that colour.

Step 4: You can choose to use the lighter shade of your colours on the left or right side. The darker shades will be used on the opposite side.

Step 5: Use the darker shade of the same colour, and repeat the pattern on the opposite side to the lighter shade.

Step 6: Repeat the same steps for each colour until your body is covered.

Step 7: If there are still some white spots, just go back to the previous colours and make some adjustments.

Step 8: If you are wearing any clothing, I recommend painting them in a block colour.

Step 9: The final touch, your background!

PAINT BY NUMBERS KIT INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Each paint container’s number is matching a section on your canvas that will show the same number.

  2. Before you start, make sure you mix numbers 1 to 4 well! You can do this using the other end of your brush, or anything else that works!

  3. It is recommended to do one colour at a time.

  4. Some colours naturally lack opacity, so you may need to add a second coat on some of the sections.

  5. Enjoy the process!!

The paint by numbers kits are quite self-explanatory, but here’s a couple of things you need to know!