INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Protect your work surface with old newspaper or a plastic table cover before you begin. Prepare a glass of water to rinse your brush, and paper towels to dry it between each color. STEP 2: Each area on the canvas is numbered and corresponds to a paint color in the pots. Using one of the brushes, fill in the sections with the paint matching the same number. STEP 3: Rinse your brush between each color and continue until the entire canvas is painted! PRACTICAL TIPS: Paint from top to bottom of the canvas to avoid smudging wet paint with your arm or hand. Start with the larger color areas, then move on to the smaller ones. Work on the smallest areas while the paint is still fresh to prevent it from drying too quickly. Apply a second coat if necessary. You can dilute the paint with a little water if needed. Allow each layer to dry between coats. Close the paint pots tightly after use to prevent the paint from drying out. Use the reference sheet or the numbers printed directly on the canvas to locate the areas to paint.