And that gives us a chance to look at some keen enthusiasts with the brush closer to home.
Perhaps we got you on camera as you painted a mural in Pennywell or did some fantastic artwork at Hillview Infants School.
Were you pictured painting at a subway in Washington or as you won a prize at the Houghton Art Club Christmas exhibition?
Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.
9. Such a caring gesture in 2014
Newcastle fans put the finishing touches to a giant wall mural on the children's paediatric ward at Sunderland Royal Hospital as a way of saying thanks to the Sunderland supporters for their fund-raising in 2014. Photo: Picture by David Allan
10. Tell us more
Did these painting scenes bring back great memories? If they did, tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: se
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