Paint by Numbers Artist VS NOOB | Do skills matter?!? 

Just because it’s a paint by numbers doesn’t mean you have no artistic freedom. No one is going to stop you from painting outside the lines or using whatever color you want. I like to use the numbers as a guide and then improvise different parts.

I prefer the guy’s sky but prefer the lady’s ship. It’s great they both painted a piece of art to grace any wall. Great review and super camerawork 🙏

Yes definitely! The 26 hours was worth it, you can see the details and the painting looks more realistic. I'm glad I watched this cause now I know it depends on the artist and not the quality of the kit.

I’m about a quarter done with my first paint by numbers kit. It does take a lot of time and my eyes tend to lose focus after awhile, but it is relaxing and satisfying. I was happy to see that even a non artist (like myself) made a painting that looked pretty good!

Next time try ironing the canvas to get all the creases out before painting. Then I would use clear gesso. Then I like stretching it on stretcher bars. And finally I would add Liquitex Flow aid to the paints to make them creamier before I would paint.

he's got a cool voice.

Fun to watch and see the outcome however I don't consider taking a lot of time to do as a CON. I enjoy taking my time, that's what it's all about for me.

I just bought my 1st kit. I'm going to clear gesso my canvas and use a flow aid in my paint along with better brushes. Luckily I have everything already.

I just ordered this exact PBN and was so happy to find it being done here. I had initially considered starting with the darkest color like Bas did but after seeing the final results, I will follow your lead and do the mid range colors first. Thank you for this!

I enjoy it because it's relaxing takes the stress out of life. I'm an artist and two or three hours a day and take a week to finish a painting well I'm babysitting the kids doing online schooling. I enjoy it to see the finished painting.

I think skills matter when you are a perfectionist 😁😂... so for me right one was better of course! 🔥

Such a great experiment or comparison to show. He was a great sport. Great job to both of you!

Great results. Just a heads up! Use clear gesso on canvas prior to painting. Makes a huge difference in filling in all of the divits on the piece. Good job guys 👍

Thanks a bunch, very fun to watch the results as the paintings developed!

You can improve the surface by using a clear gesso. This really helps with smoother application.

To me (a complete newcomer) they both look brilliant lol

Both ships looks lovely. The time spent shows. Thanks for sharing this lovely painting.

I have just started pbn, and have learnt that taking a photo of the canvas before painting helps find those numbers you might accideny paint over.

Paint by numbers is the most special Olympic shit I ever seen.

He has really an incredible voice.😳

16 hrs vs 26 hrs looks like 420p vs 1080p definition hahaha, loved the video btw!!

Theu do take a long time, which is why I both dislike and like about it. I like that it does help you with some skill on learning how things are drawn, and getting used to painting with a brush. I love painting but am not very good at it, but I am a slight perfectionist with a short attention span, so it is a good exercise for me.

Girl did better. The guys' was rushed. You can tell by less detail. But they are both still very nice. It is great for his first paint by numbers! Kudos to you both and great video!

This was such a fun video! I just ordered some paint by number kits from Amazon on sale for half off and I can't wait til they arrive.

A clear gesso primer on the canvas works wonders

You certainly can blend paint by number projects.

There is freedom to change design as you go....and mix colors at will.

Question. In the canvas there are a few spots with no number but just a vertical little line and I don’t know what to do with it. What color do I use for that. Hope you can help.

He’s much better ! 💪👍✌️

I like them both

I liked your video and I have a suggestion for improvement. In the beginning you lay out everything on the table and the tablecloth is very busy, which makes it hard for me to concentrate on the items you want to show. Maybe next time you could use a monochrome background. Regards from Germany :)

Bas has a beautiful voice!

I really like that. What is the name of it and where did you get it? I normally don’t like pictures of ships but I think this one is beautiful. I want to paint it.

Both are lovely. I admire your patience. Did you mix the paints in between the lines or you followed the guide strictly number by number as it says?

Ik ben net begonnen met een redelijk grote (denk ik) maar kan niet wennen aan een borstel gebruiken in plaats van een potlood. Enige tips hiervoor?

okay nice episode/video

Wish we could paint our own line drawing

Ur boyfriends voice is soo ❤❤❤❤

hi what set did you buy

I wish there was an app to swap our photo into paint by numbers style projects...?

Carljin had more detail ♡♡

Hi, I am half way through my painting and I have ruined 5 brushes so far, the edges become frayed. I wash them properly and don't treat them roughly, what am I doing wrong? Any advice is appreciated.

Haha, team bas! ;p

The 26 hrs look good than the 16 hrs

Wait. Am a bit confused. Did you still dilute the paints or you just use it as it is?

Great video idea!

great idea! 😍

Why is his boyfriend doing it instade of her!?

After doing a PBN, Do you think it would have been easier to paint the picture regularly or do the PBN?

I have that exact one

Does anyone sign their paint by numbers?

Don't buy FOLDED canvases, only rolled.

So this is the difference between a PS4 & a PS5.

Las habilidades no importan ....con que no seas daltónico y no te salgas de las líneas...pinta y colorea..como entretenimiento estará bien, pero no tiene mérito ninguno el trabajo

Hers is definitely better, but not 10 additional hours better!!!

wow you spent 62% more time on the painting than your bf. at least from my perspective, yours wasn't 62% more detailed. perhaps my eye sight is bad, but the major difference between your paintings are the front of the ship, maybe 30-40% more detailed.

Rough canvas - you didn't prime it. As a supposed artist you should know you have to prime a canvas. The brush you used was too large thus you weren't staying within the lines and thus the reason the details look so messy. The final product could have looked far better than the results you made. What a shame. If you only took your time and not tried to rush. It's a hobby to be enjoyed, not rushed. Your results show that you were trying too hard to rush it and not take your time to enjoy the process and paint it well with some resemblance of pride in your work. I take it when you say you are an artist, you mean you picked up a brush once or twice before, or maybe more of a sketch artist.

Sorry but your Cons make no sense. You don't like that it takes a long while to paint something nice? Haha That's a pro in my book and well worth the money lol.. And ur 2nd con is that there's no artistic freedom? Hello, this is literally a step by step guide with numbers on where to paint. It's meant for people without any skill hahaha.

Are there RU-vidrs who use just their hands because they don't want people to see their faces? It drives me crazy!

Boy in this case is just more lazy and less patient than girl. Testosterone effect? Could be, or just a different characters.. Can you compare two girls - nub vs pro?

''it was like a thick guache like paint which dries very quickly'' it is acrylic paint people..like artist dont know weather the paint is acrylic or not and i am a teenager

I take weeks to complete one of these but they come out freaken awesome and you gotta look real close to know it’s a paint by numbers. I also change some of the colors of paints. Like when I did starry night. I didn’t like how much white was in the background so I made it a purple. I also use a tiny brush that I shape myself and bring my color past the outside lines so when I mount these there isn’t a funny business going on.

My Dad use to do this in the 60s , believe it or not some of his paintings are now worth good money ! but would never sell them, nice job you guys, I do this while watching TV to avoid all the Sales adds.

I've found that the toothpicks used to stir the paint are great to push paint into little areas on the canvas. Even smaller than the tip of the brush! I also have a very small, fine paintbrush I use that I purchased on my own, for not very much money. I have also been known to use the tip of a pin (safety pin or sewing pin) to add little details like a line through feathers in a flamingo. I think working a very blue/brown painting like your demo would be awfully depressing; I search out PNB kits that are bright colors and fun images to keep myself entertained while I work on them for hours and hours and hours :) It's nice to know through your demonstration that taking the time and effort in details does make a difference in the outcome!

I’ve been painting by numbers for around 4 years. I’ve even done a few commissions for friends and family now I’m more confident. Canvas, paint and brushes are really important for a good finish. I am not an artist but have plenty of patience. Thanks

I just bought my first paint by numbers by Masterpiece by Numbers.

Good morning is there any chance can you send me a photo of your close up picture of the sail boat paper numbers of the ship I think I bought a neck of from ebay thanks if you can

Beautiful video so nice,thanks for sharing my friend❤️👍❤️❤️........,❤️...

I actually think that it allows for very subtle artistic expression.

Just opened a picture to paint of a tiger and every paint pot is either empty or the little paint that is in the pot is dry. What a waste of time this product is

The brushes in those packs are garbage Im doing one now and mine are trashed and bŕoken I had to buy better brushes

Just started my gorilla with Headphones paint by numbers. My eye sight isn't so great so it's quite a challenge. I use a magnifying glass and lamp. The hardest thing I've found is the paint not flowing on the canvas so I'm using palette paper to mix my paint with a few drops of water. I didn't like the smaller brushes, I've ordered a nice set online. It certainly take a long time to do, but will be worth it in the end.

Why not just buy a canvas and some paints and just go wild rather than this torture :)

Hello, I ordered this paint by numbers, I’m anxious to receive it. Does anyone know the name and year of this warship if it did exist? Thanks in advance. Serge

This was very helpful ❤ thanks guys.

you call yourself an "artist" but you didn't even use a primer on your canvas. blasphemy!🤣

why do these people dont know about the acrylic paint