Paint-By-Numbers, Dale Deer

This is Dale Deer, who loves knitting sweaters and going bowling. This paint-by-number kit for kids showcases a vintage deer portrait with a pre-printed purple pinecone pattern for the background.

This project can take between 3-5 hours. When completed, select a frame at your local craft store and display your new handmade home decor! 

This DIY craft is recommended for children age 8 and up.

Contents:

• An 8x10 sturdy 100% paper painting board with pre-printed background
• (8) American-made, non-toxic, acrylic paints
• (2) Princeton Brush synthetic sable hair paint brushes (vegan)
• Instructions

You will need:

• Cup of water to wash brushes
• Rag or paper towel for drying brushes
• Cotton swabs for fixing mistakes
• Toothpicks for stirring paints (optional)
• 8x10 frame or clip board to display your completed artwork (optional)

Paint-by-number kits provide a calming, creative experience that helps develop fundamental painting basics. This interactive project promotes hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and enhances cognitive memory function. Paint-by-numbers build important artistic skills like brush control and color recognition. Most importantly our kits encourage confidence in every budding artist.

Made by elle crée - or “she creates” in French - is the work of Portland-based illustrator Rachel Austen.