Andy Warhol’s 1962 Paint-by-Number Series
The Andy Warhol Museum had to give up five artworks to get ahold of “Do It Yourself (Sailboats).” Clearly, this paint-by-number painting is significant. www.segmation.com
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Fall in Love with Paint-by-Number All Over Again, or For the Very First Time
Are you one of those people who used to love to paint-by-numbers on a rainy day (or any day)? Do you remember when paint-by-number was all the rage? Are you currently obsessed with paint-by-number? Or, have you heard of paint-by-number but really aren’t sure what it is? If so, keep reading!
DetailsMusicians Use Interactive Paint-by-Numbers to Connect with Fans
Bands are always trying to come up with creative methods of advertising new music and connecting with fans. Recently, the band Real Estate released an interactive paint-by-numbers music video that was not only original, but also created with the purpose of engaging audiences. The music video for “Stained Glass,” a song from Real Estate’s “In Mind” album, has so far captivated music lovers and brought the group a greater level of notoriety. We’re a little biased to paint-by-numbers, but we think Real Estate made a genius move by connecting with fans via a paint-by-numbers music video!
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Did Michelangelo Invent Paint-by-Numbers?
“Did Michelangelo invent paint-by-numbers?” That’s not a question you hear every day! However, it is an interesting one. Was this mastermind behind the phenomenon that we now know as ‘paint-by-numbers’? The answer is “sort of.”
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Coloring Books for Adults
A British illustrator’s coloring book–created for adults–has sold over one million copies. This tells us that grownups are desperate for creative, playful, childlike pastimes. Coloring Books for Adults are Selling by the Millions.
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