Can you tell us a little about yourself? 

I am Jacintha John and I'm a SAHM. I've recently moved to the UK (from Hyderabad, India). Painting and decoupaging have become my new found hobbies.I love all things colourful and believe that small things add more value to life.

Do you have a favourite artist or painting?
My favourite artist would be Ravi Varma.

What made you choose to try a paint by numbers kit?
I wanted to decorate my new home with something I created. So when I came across paint by numbers I loved the idea of painting and framing them.

How many kits have you painted and which is your favourite?
I have painted 2 kits and the mountain lake is my favourite.

What do you love about paint by numbers?
I love that paint by numbers are easy to follow, very detailed and the outcome they deliver.

How many kits have you painted and which is your favourite?
I'm on my 8th painting now and my favourite is the 2 lions (King and Queen Lion). I absolutely love it. I have had so many requests for that painting but I'm not parting with it. I have decided to sell my paintings and proceeds go to charity (McMillan nurses).

What do you love about paint by numbers?
I love painting by numbers as everything comes together. Brushes, paints and canvas. Even the little hooks to hang them. They have been my saving grace and have certainly helped my health!

What advice would you give to others considering a paint by numbers kit?

I have encouraged others with my complaint to have a go. A lady got in touch last week to ask what the website is, she said she's going to have a go.

Even someone who hasn't got anything wrong with them its soooo relaxing. I would recommend them to anyone.

You mentioned that you suffer from fibromyalgia and arthritis. Do you think that paint by numbers helps you?

It certainly helps me we get what we call "fibro fog". It's awful and I can just about remember my name but this has helped my concentration so much and kept my fingers working.

Have you given any of your pictures as gifts?
I have given 1 of the galleon (Sailing To Victory) to my brother. He loves it and it takes pride of place on his wall.

He didn't realise there was an artist in the family lol!

What is the shortest amount of time it has taken you to complete a painting and the longest? 
It generally takes me about 2 and a half weeks to do one. The one with house and flowers was a hard one. That took me 5 weeks, I was sweating with that one.

What are you looking forward to painting next?
Definitely my grandchildren. I just cant wait to do that. Excitement is an understatement! (we are creating a custom paint by numbers kit of her 6 beautiful grandchildren)