Jane and I are both fascinated by Paint by Numbers! Some are really beautifully done. Jane describes them as the democratization of art. Everyone could be painter and have a copy of a masterpiece hanging in their living room – that they created themselves !

One such Paint by Number we have in the store is a copy of the “Age of Innocence” – the famous painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds. This kit of 40 oil colours from the 1960s was part of the Masterpiece Series. The person who painted it was so proud of her work that she signed it: M.Butler 1969. It’s our favourite right now.

Age of Innocence paint by number in original frame, 1969 ($75).

And we have others in the store as well, including clowns…

Pair of clown paint by numbers called “Funny Fellows” in original frames
(SOLD)

and deer…

“Autumn Glen” 40 oil colours, original frame (SOLD)

and ships…

“Sea breezes” and “Lookout Point” paint by number pair in original frames (SOLD).

Paint by number of a wharf. Part of a series called “Pounding surf” ($30).

And we are not alone in loving paint by numbers. There is actually a Paint by Number museum where you can research the names and years of the kits. You can check that out at <www.paintbynumbermuseum.com>