1. Relaxation: Painting by numbers can induce a sense of calmness and relaxation as it requires focus on one task, allowing your mind to unwind from daily stressors, helping to reduce anxiety levels and promote overall well-being.

2. Creativity: While paint by numbers provides a guided structure, it still allows for creative expression through colour choices and techniques, making it a suitable outlet for artistic exploration.

3. Mindfulness: It encourages mindfulness by encouraging you to concentrate on the present moment, enhancing your ability to be fully immersed in the painting process.

4. Sense of Accomplishment: Completing a paint by numbers artwork, especially a complex one, can instil a sense of achievement and pride, boosting self-esteem.

5. Social Activity: It can be enjoyed alone as a solitary activity or with others in a social setting, such as painting parties or family gatherings, fostering bonding and camaraderie.

6. Accessible Art: Paint by numbers kits come with everything needed to start painting, making art more accessible to individuals who may feel intimidated by traditional painting methods or lack artistic confidence.

7. A Great Gift:  While a completed paint by numbers can be a highly personalised gift, giving a paint by numbers kit as a gift can introduce someone to the hobby of painting or provide an opportunity for quality time spent together.