The Studio Notes
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DIY Coasters: The Easiest Paint-by-Number Project for Adults
Written by Sylvia Levy, founder of Tree Art Studio (Miami), architect and artist, teaching art for 30 years. Our DIY coasters are the easiest way to try painting by number,...
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Acrylic Wall Art: A Modern Take on the Jigsaw
Written by Sylvia Levy, founder of Tree Art Studio (Miami), architect and artist, teaching art for 30 years. The jigsaw puzzle has barely changed in a hundred years: a cardboard...
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Paint by Number for Adults: A Calm Beginner's Guide
A studio guide for the first-time adult painter. Why a 4-piece ceramic coaster kit beats a canvas as your first project, what to avoid at craft stores, and three painting...
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Acrylic Wall Art You Assemble by Hand
Cardboard puzzles get disassembled. Hangable acrylic puzzles become wall art. A studio look at the category built for permanence instead of activity.
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How to Choose a DIY Coaster Kit Worth Painting
Most adult paint-by-number kits are kids' activities dressed up. What makes a ceramic, sealed, studio-designed kit worth painting in the first place.