Monday, August 10, 2020

Something New

I found a new way to while away a bit of time and relax.

These drawings and colours are painted by number using an app. It's a lot of fun. Once I've had enough of this colouring activity, I'm hoping to move on to another activity a friend told me about.  It's called Diamond Painting and it uses beads.

Have any of you hear of either this paint by number (app) or diamond painting?

When I was a lot younger, paint by numbers sets (physical ones) were a popular item for children. I believe they also came in black velvet sets. I googled 'black velvet paint by number' and was amazed at the variety and sophistication of the sets on offer these days.




I love learning new things and it's been a long time since I've picked up a new hobby. This Winter I'll have several hobby options to work with when I've got some time in the dark of Winter.



So far I've coloured many different drawings and saved them digitally.  There are too many to share individually so I've made a few collages for posting purposes.









These gazelles remind me of the wildlife in Kenya.  One also sees birds riding on hippos and rhinos where they provide a tick and other insect picking service.





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21 comments:

affectioknit said...

Dear Penny,
What fun!...those are awesome...I used to love coloring and paint by number...
~Have a lovely day!

Lowcarb team member said...

I haven't heard of these paint by number (app) or diamond painting.
Your art is very colourful, I like it.

All the best Jan

Mari said...

I love Happy Color and have done quite a few myself!

Joanne Noragon said...

What an incredible collection you have accumulated. These are lovely.

Phil Slade said...

Those are great. Just the thing for my granddaughter and ideal for the winter evenings. After her homework!

diane b said...

It's good to see you have a hobby to keep you entertained during Covid and winter.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Penny,
I remembering doing a lot of coloring and paint by numbers. It is a peaceful way to pass the time. The animals are cute, I love the giraffes and the beautiful butterfly. The turtle is a favorite too.
Well done! Take care, enjoy your day! Have a great week!

Pamela M. Steiner said...

Oh, those are beautiful, Penny! I've never seen this app online, but it looks like it could be very entertaining, and no messy paints to clean up! Very nicely done! Thank you for sharing this good idea for things to do in the winter or on rainy days!

shayndel said...

Wow! They are gorgeous!! Such bursts of color! I love the butterflies, and can see how your love of Kenya reflects in the animal ones!!! Great to find something new that you love. Happy coloring and may your summer days be happy and healthy and bright♡

R's Rue said...

Beautiful

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Wow, I'm impressed. I don't have the patience for physical paint by number so the app may be the thing for me. I love all your images.

Jeanie said...

These are such fun and I love the wild happy colors SO MUCH!

Annie said...

Wow..so pretty. A nice way to spend some time too!

Lady Fi said...

Wow - lovely!

thismammablogs.x said...

I love the giraffe one my favourite animal x

Tanza Erlambang said...

I Just know paint by number (app), but not diamond painting.....excellent results.
Thank you to share your knowledge.....

Joyful said...

Hi Tanza, diamond painting is not an app. You purchase a kit on line or in store. I'm glad you know about paint by number (app). Have you tried it?

Terriea Kwong said...

Such a good way to color life. Thanks for sharing.

Aritha V. said...

They are very nice!!!!

Tanza Erlambang said...

yes, I tried it a long long time ago....no talent...hehehe...lol.

Have a great weekend

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

They are all very pretty! Enjoy your day!

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