Do you remember those color-by-numbers pages you used to play with as a child? You were provided with the outlines, and your job was to fill them with colors as they showed, to create an artwork the author had planned for you. It was fun without any stress!

Today, I’d like you to try something similar, but more interesting for an adult: draw-by-numbers with a complex end result. If you follow my instructions, you’ll create a beautiful, intricate artwork—safely, without any stress or fear of failure.

This tutorial is part of the Art Therapy series. It teaches you how to use art for relaxation and fun, without putting too much pressure on yourself.