Paint or Colour by Numbers – Myths & Legends

Step beyond the ordinary world and enter a realm of mystery, magic, heroes, monsters, and legendary beings. Escape the pressures of everyday life as you bring to life a collection of dramatic artworks inspired by some of the most famous characters and creatures from mythology, folklore, literature, and legend.

Create striking pictures featuring:

Dracula • Frankenstein's Monster • The Archangel Michael • Thor • A Fairy • A Mermaid • The Hunchback of Notre Dame • A Witch • Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde • A Unicorn • A Werewolf • Merlin • A Minotaur • Medusa • A Dragon

From ancient myths and medieval legends to classic Gothic literature, each image has been carefully designed to create a dramatic and rewarding painting experience. Whether your interests lie in noble heroes, fearsome monsters, magical beings, or dark fantasy, you will find a fascinating collection of subjects to colour and paint.

Every scene is presented in several formats. Alongside a full-colour reference image and colour palette, you will find a numbered paint-by-numbers template, a simplified colour-over guide sheet, and a sketch outline that allows you to add your own artistic interpretation. Whether you prefer colouring pencils, felt-tip pens, crayons, watercolours, acrylics, or other artistic media, you can choose whichever method suits you best.

The numbered templates make it easy to achieve impressive results, while the colour-over and sketch versions provide opportunities to develop your artistic confidence, creativity, and painting skills. Some of the finer details may contain very small numbered areas, and the reference image can be used to guide your colour choices where necessary.

For those who wish to create more permanent artwork, the designs can be traced or transferred onto watercolour paper, canvas, or other suitable surfaces before painting.

Once completed, your pictures can be mounted, framed, and displayed throughout your home. Unlike many ordinary colouring books, the projects in this collection are designed to produce finished artworks that look attractive enough to hang on a wall, present as gifts, or keep as a lasting record of your artistic progress.

Featuring Gothic themes, mythical creatures, legendary heroes, magical beings, and classic monsters, this collection offers many hours of creative enjoyment while helping to develop concentration, observation, colour awareness, pattern-recognition skills, and artistic confidence.

Whether you are seeking a relaxing pastime, a creative challenge, or simply a chance to explore the rich world of myths and legends through art, this book provides an inspiring journey into some of humanity's most enduring stories and characters.