Ways to Promote Your Paint by Numbers in Art Communities

The art world is now more inclusive than it has ever been. Creative communities now have an open door to welcome new members who are enthusiastic hobbyists or beginners, not just trained professionals. The art world today is encouraging and accepting of those who have experimented with paint by number kits and want to share their art. With so many options to share your work in a fully online and connected world (Instagram, Reddit, Facebook, etc.), countless art groups are filled with like-minded individuals ready to recognise the time and effort spent on every painting, canvas or picture. Regardless of whether you are a skilled artist or just completed your first paint by numbers kit for adults, this article will help you find the best ways to share your work, establish a name for yourself and immerse yourself in the art community on a world-wide scale.

1. Start with High-Quality Photos

The first impression is the only impression. When advertising your paint by numbers art pieces, part of your job is to have attractive images. Good images can bring attention to even the most simple of paintings and set it apart in your followers' feed. 

Tips for getting good images: 

• Use natural light to enhance the colours and to reduce any glare. 

• Choose a lit area and avoid shadows. 

• Take the arrangement pictures on a flat surface, against a neutral background or hang them on a wall. 

• Progress photos are a great way to share. Document the journey from beginning to end. 

• Editing tools can help by slightly upping your contrast or brightness, but be wary of editing too much. 

If you have painted using a paint by number kit, consider to include a picture of your finished piece with the original kit packaging or the tools to help you get there. These ideas can help improve your post's effectiveness or engagement. 

2. Share on Social Media Art Communities

Social media sites are great ways to showcase your work and receive feedback. Here’s how to use each platform to its strengths: 

Instagram: 

• Use hashtags such as #paintbynumbers, #paintbynumbersart, #diyart, or #arttherapy. 

• Tag accounts that repost other Paint by Numbers content (many niche accounts share users' content).

• Create reels or time-lapse videos of your painting process. Use carousels to share progress photos and the final piece. 

Facebook: 

• Join Paint by Numbers groups such as "Painting by Numbers for Adults" or "Paint by Number Enthusiasts". 

• Post often and hit the like or comment button, or simply encourage others through their posts. 

• Share your tips or issues to become a significant member and not just a marketer in the group.

Pinterest:

• Make a board for your art piece and pin your pictures with descriptive captions.

• Add words like "DIY Wall Art," "paint by number kits," and "home decor painting."

Reddit:

• Get involved with subreddits like r/paintbynumbers, r/art, or r/drawing.

• Use before-and after shots, while giving background about your experience.

• Be respectful of the community rules–don't be a self-promotion troll–share your journey.

  
  

3. Document the Process

One way to differentiate yourself from other art communities is to share more than a final product, document your process.  People love seeing how a piece is developed from beginning to end. 

Ways to document your paint by numbers project: 

- Video time-lapse version of your painting session.

- Start a blog or Instagram story highlight and post at each stage of painting.

- Post Day 1, Day 2, and Final Reveal updates in forums or social groups.

- Write a caption talking about your experience—what you learned, what was hard, tips for beginners, etc, with your updates. 

By sharing the story behind your artwork, you are bringing people into your world and making it feel personal to you. The final piece is more meaningful and inspirational.

4. Enter Online Challenges and Competitions

Art communities and craft brands often conduct painting challenges, weekly challenges, and seasonal competitions. Any of these events are excellent opportunities to promote your work and be seen by a wider audience.

Where to look for challenges:

• Instagram hashtags like #weeklyartchallenge or #paintchallenge.

• Facebook groups that run either local monthly group events or themed events. 

• Art blogs or websites that highlight competitions 

Companies that sell paint by numbers kits may have customer showcases and/or giveaways.

Even if you do not win, by entering you are consistently building your visibility and credibility in the community and interacting with other like-minded painters that are also interested in paint by numbers for adults.

5. Collaborate with Other Hobbyists

Collaboration is not only for influencers. You can find others interested in a similar hobby area and collaborate with them on projects, themes or shout-outs. 

Just a few collaboration ideas could be: 

• All join or host a virtual paint-along, so you are all working on the same kit or project together.

• Exchange paintings as gifts with online art friends, and then post about each other's work & tags.

• Invite people to do the same painting as you have done and share the differences! 

• Collaborate to make a YouTube or Instagram reel together featuring different artists. 

Collaborating helps build community (and sometimes there are benefits to you doing this together - new exposure) and repurposed engagement. When other people tag you, repost your work, or present you as part of their content, that whole conversation can lead to you gaining new followers and ppossiblyquality feedback!

6. Utilise Art Platforms and Portfolio Sites

If building your reputation in the art world is a serious consideration you are taking, you may want to use a portfolio on the internet to display your work. Yes, even Paint by Number merits a little spot. 

Here are some possibilities: 

• Behance - A well-established platform for creatives to showcase their portfolio. 

• DeviantArt - A major community platform with a blend of hobbyists and professionals. 

• ArtStation - An excellent location to create a professional-looking portfolio. 

• Own blog or website - A way to showcase your work, your creative process, and have the potential to monetise it or take commissions.  

Do not downplay the importance of a good presentation. Putting these sites to use helps in establishing you as someone serious about their craft - even if your options are simply Paint by Number for fun. 

7. Create Educational or Inspirational Content

People are interested not only seeing your finished painting—they want to learn about your journey. When you create educational content you elevate yourself to being a resource from a hobbyist.

What can we educate on?

• How to choose paint by number kits.

• Advice for beginners completing their first painting.

• Reviews of kits, the different brands.

• Mistakes you made that others can avoid.

• How do you organise your workspace or your paints?

Educational posts are a good way to get people engaged on blogs, YouTube and Instagram. Not only will it help promote your art, but it also allows you to build relationships in the art community and trust between you and others.

8. Host Giveaways or Contests

If you're a part of a paint by numbers community or have a loyal following that you can market to, you can give them a reason to engage you with you or begin noticing you in a very friendly way. 

Here are some ideas for giveaways: 

- One free paint-by-number kit, or one of your completed paintings

- Ask your followers to tag friends or share their favourite painting for entry

- Best painting of the month contest and promote the winner on your page 

Giveaways are great ways to help get awareness and new eyes on your work and, at the same time, create goodwill in your community.

9. Attend or Host Virtual Exhibitions

Virtual art exhibitions are becoming more and more popular because of social media and Zoom. Take advantage of these chances to show off your completed painting by numbers for adults to a larger audience. Here's how to get involved. 

• For online art exhibits, look through Eventbrite or Facebook Events.Joiningn forces with an art collective to plan a virtual gallery with a theme. 

• Engage attendees by sharing your screen and discussing your inspiration. 

For further exposure, these exhibitions can also be filmed and subsequently posted on YouTube or social media. 

Conclusion

You dont have to be a professional artist to market your paint-by-number kits. Many people today say art communities value passion, creativity, and hard work—qualities you already exhibit with each finished canvas. Numerous platforms exist for sharing your journey and participating in meaningful conversations, ranging from virtual exhibitions to social media engagement. Your art should be seen regardless of whether youre painting for calm therapy or connection. So go ahead and proudly promote yourself to become a dynamic voice in the expanding adult painting by numbers industry.