Why Are Young Artists Addicted to Painting by Numbers?
Art has always been a fundamental part of human creativity, but more recently, a wave of younger artists has tapped into a unique approach to paint-the-numbers. Once a pastime from a bygone era, painting by numbers has had a revival with Gen Z and younger millennials. But this isn't just a trend—it's a movement blending parts creativity, parts success, and parts relaxation into an ideal activity for the hyperactive lifestyle of modern society. So why are young people so drawn to this activity? The answer lies in the balance between freedom and structure, fun and mindfulness, and traditional and innovative. A Creative Outlet Without Pressure For most novice painters, the blank canvas is the most fearsome aspect of commencing a painting. Traditional painting required you to do some preparatory work, including drawing and mixing paint, which may overwhelm an inexperienced painter. Painting by Numbers removes that stress. By dividing the canvas into numbered areas designated for c...