{"product_id":"paint-by-numbers-2013","title":"Paint by Numbers, 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Paint by Numbers\" is an acrylic on canvas painting created by Robert Deyber in 2013. The artwork is signed 'DEYBER' lower right. The artwork ships framed in a contemporary black frame and has a framed size of 21.75 x 46\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Deyber built his career by transforming familiar words and expressions into unforgettable visual narratives. Rather than illustrating language directly, he invites viewers to rethink the everyday through carefully staged surreal scenes that are at once humorous, elegant, and quietly philosophical. Rooted in the traditions of René Magritte and Salvador Dalí yet distinctly his own, Deyber's paintings encourage viewers to pause, decipher, and ultimately smile as language becomes image. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Paint by Numbers,\" Deyber turns the familiar pastime of paint-by-number kits into a witty meditation on both art and perception. A bouquet of white and blue tulips fills the composition, each blossom marked with the numerical guides normally hidden beneath layers of paint. Instead of disappearing during the creative process, the numbers remain visible, becoming an essential part of the finished image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting succeeds because it operates on multiple levels. At first glance it is a beautifully rendered floral still life, executed with Deyber's characteristic realism and luminous attention to light. Looking longer, however, the numbered petals subtly interrupt the illusion. They remind us that every painting, no matter how naturalistic, is ultimately a constructed image built through choices, systems, and artistic decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers have long symbolized beauty, renewal, and the fleeting nature of life. Deyber preserves those traditional associations while introducing a contemporary twist. The numerical markings become a playful commentary on creativity itself, questioning whether artistic expression can ever truly follow a predetermined formula. The result is a work that celebrates both technical precision and the imagination required to move beyond instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike many of Deyber's finest paintings, \"Paint by Numbers\" rewards repeated viewing. Its humor arrives immediately, but beneath the visual pun lies a thoughtful reflection on how we learn, create, and ultimately see the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert Deyber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52015931228477,"sku":"ORDEY154913","price":12850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/3581\/files\/ORDEY154913__P-Image_paint_by_numbers_ordey154913_sm_e68b2a04-d8c3-408d-827c-ba543be37eda.jpg?v=1784733771","url":"https:\/\/martinlawrence.com\/products\/paint-by-numbers-2013","provider":"Martin Lawrence Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}