Collecting Paint by Numbers
At the beginning of the summer I found two framed paint by numbers. They were perfect in every way including their condition, colors, subject (sailboats on the ocean), and price. Then they just sat around all summer in a corner because I didn’t know where to hang them.
A few weeks ago I found the little beauty above at an indoor flea market for $8.00. It was under glass, so I took the glass off to reveal the paint, and suddenly I had the beginnings of a collection.
I wish yard sale season wasn’t over, because I’d really like to search for some more paint by numbers to add to the wall.
Here a few more paint by number galleries that are inspiring.
Haute Nature
I think the hardest part of collection is letting it grown organically over time.
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This looks great! And I love the shutter on the wall ~ is that discussed in a previous post?
I love paint by numbers, too. You can find quite a few on ebay.
Your paint-by-numbers have found the perfect home near your fabulous weathered shutter! I’ve seen quite a few of them in my visits to antique shops, but they’re usually hunting scenes. Now your barn painting would be right up my alley. Love it!
Mary, I can remember doing a couple of this as a very little girl! I love your collection and the artful way you display them! I love the shutter made into a peg hanger!
What a fun collection to begin! I’ve been feeling drawn to these when I see them in magazines but have yet to come across any that I like in person yet…. I’m hopeful that I’ll find some soon! I love how your collage is looking – especially with the fabulous old shutter!! Good luck finding more pieces!
BTW- I just jumped over to ebay and there were a bunch on there at varying prices – just in case you can’t wait for the next yard sale season 🙂
I love the shutter and paint by numbers-looks great!! I’m visiting via Jennifer Rizzo, and am now a subscriber! I’d love you to visit 🙂
Susan
No way! Those paintings look fantastic. I never would have guessed they were paint by numbers. My little beach ball painting sure didn’t turn out that well. I used to love paint by numbers.
And I completely agree with your last statement about waiting for a collection to evolve over time.
I love the ones you found! I’m sure you’re going to find more, that’s something good about collections, they keep growing with time! Those inspiration pictures are wonderful too!
I love your paint by numbers, so many, I’ll have to be on the lookout for some. I really like the one with the church on the hill. I’ve been decorating this fall with thrift store “oil” paintings, found 5 really nice ones, and just picked up two “winter’ ones. I feel like we are “honoring” past forgotten artist!
Oops, forgot to mention stopping by from Linda, CC.
I love yours as much as the ones you showed. I think the shutter adds so much interest! It’s looking so pretty! Hope you find more.
yes, let your collection grow over time…it’s a beautiful start
Hi Mary,
How lucky for me that you decided to stop by today! I think I have just spent a good hour(!) touring your lovely home and blog; I’m in awe! You have done such a beautiful job decorating this special house. I adore everything about it! It reminds me very strongly of Canadian artist Janet Hill’s interiors. Have you heard of her?
Your paint by number post also takes me back to my childhood in Canada. I spent hot summer days painting away and dreaming of those charming images. Thanks for refreshing those memories for me. Your new place for your collection is perfect.
I’ve added you to my Favourite Pastimes (blog list). Wanted to follow but couldn’t find the feature.
Poppy 🙂
What a great collection! I would have never guessed those were paint by number. I also LOVE the shutter and the little hooks on it.