Comments on: Paint By Numbers, Somewhere, USA, 1955

By: Ben Simpson

Ben Simpson — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:18:47 +0000

I produce custom painting by numbers kits from your photos at http://PortraitsByNumbers.co.uk

I use your photo to create a design and transfer it to stretched canvas starting at 16″ x 16″. I supply you with paints, brushes and a painting guide so that you can produce your own work of art.

Paintings make brilliant gifts, especially when you can say “I did that!”

Ben

By: Gail Lofdahl

Gail Lofdahl — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:32:18 +0000

John, try PaintByNumbersKits.com for new kits.

And Suzanne–if you want to have a custom paint-by-numbers kit designed for you from your own photograph, see Koko’s Paint By Number Kit, 9220 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 119-154, Portland, OR 97219
(503)922-0239
(800)709-8734

One of my guilty pleasures too, when I was a kid.

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:53:17 +0000

Hi Charles,
My mom did a few paint by numbers when we were growing up. I still have one she did in oil back in 1962 that hangs on my wall. She was very good and I now try and find quality paint by numbers for me to continue her tradition. I have little talent but paint by numbers are terrific for stress relief and entertainment.

By: suzanne

suzanne — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:58:37 +0000

hi, i still do paint by numbers have since i was 10 years old im 49 now. Im looking for some older paint by number kits or some of the reference sheets so that i can copy them to canvas, would appreciate any help in finding these thanks sue

By: john

john — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:55:11 +0000

where can i buy paint by numbers kits ?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:54:44 +0000

Hi. I have a 20″ x 24″ Paint by Number completed painting from late 50′s. Picture portrays a scene in Venice with Gondola on the water, buildings in background with a windmill. Windmill is red or rust colored.
Are you familiar with this painting and can you give me an estimate on the current value of this painint?

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:07:38 +0000

In 1955 toys were rather simple for us poorer children.
I was 4 years old at the time and most of us were happy to have color books and crayons. I know I was.
We were poor working class folks so I don’t know what the rich kids had.
I do recall receiving a Schwinn bike in 1956.
It was beautiful! I also received a ballerina doll.

By: Hillary

Hillary — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:53:07 +0000

This slide reminded me of one of these paintings my Dad had done back in the day. It hung in the (knotty pine) den since I can remember, but I haven’t seen it lately. After seeing the slide, I called my Mom, and she said they have it stored in the basement, and I’m welcome to it! My spirit is soaring! Thank you, Charles!

By: Aaron Z Snyder

Aaron Z Snyder — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:32:07 +0000

I don’t know the source of Cindy’s nude-on-velvet painting, but I have vivid memories of the one or two nude Paint-by-Numbers offerings, which were sold only to adults. Those were the days! Yuk. My older cousin got one, and the results weren’t particularly titillating, even for an almost adolescent.
Can you imagine what “adults only” paint-by-numbers pictures would be like today?

By: R. Ann D'ome

R. Ann D'ome — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:46:18 +0000

when you’re ready to walk out of a go-no-where relationship, always bring your vintage collection paint by numbers with.

it’s especially wonderful to keep hearing over and over and over….years later…. how spiteful that move was. and somehow, just so true.