Painting by Numbers

A weekly meta crossword created by members of the forum. Difficulty levels will vary. Hints are usually available starting Wednesday, and solutions are posted on Sunday.
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Cap'n Rick
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Painting by Numbers

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Painting by Numbers Muggles.jpg

Ahoy Muggles!

Yes, it's me again for the third straight week! Man, I don't know how constructors like Gaffney, Shenk and our own @benchen71 and @MikeyG do it week in and week out. Those guys have elevated meta production to an art form! And speaking of art, this week's puzzle involves a classic work of art with which I'm sure you're all familiar. Whether or not you solve the meta, please be sure to check back at the end of the week to see @BrennerTJ's reveal graphics. Talk about fine art! :D I'd like to thank @Abide, @Al Sisti, @boharr, @whimsy, @MarkWoychick, @Wendy Walker, @Hector, @BrennerTJ, and @Joe Ross (any relation to Bob?) for testing, technical, and artistic assistance.

The meta answer is a famous work of art.

Painting by Numbers - Crosshare

Painting by Numbers - PUZ

Painting by Numbers - PDF

Painting by Numbers - Spreadsheet


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Difficulty:
Not sure about this one. Some testers got it fairly quickly, while others needed to be nudged. Let's call it "A Bit Choppy" to be safe.
A Bit Choppy.JPG

Nudges are here.
Solution is here.

Good luck!
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Thank you, I enjoyed this one.
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Off the couch. Nice way to start my Monday. Thanks!
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OTC. Nice start to a Monday.
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Off the couch. Thanks, Rick!
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Off the couch. Fun one. Can't wait to see the reveal graphics!
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I've tried nothing and I'm all out of ideas!
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woozy wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:04 am I've tried nothing and I'm all out of ideas!
Aw c'mon, @woozy! What could be easier than "Painting by Numbers"? :lol:

Send me a PM if you'd like an early nudge.
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Argh. Shouldn't have needed that nudge.... was 90 per cent of the way there. But, oooh, what a clever final 10% step that last bit was! Very clever.
Funny story. I was all set to enter Par for the course for the CrossHare midi contest for April but I mistakenly thought midi meant 7x 7 and not 11 x 11. Oops. Well.... Here's a complex but **small** meta on the subject of golf.
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Took a bit of staring, but I'm OTC!
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OTC, after coming back for a second (or third or fourth) look. Super fun!
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OTC, thanks Rick!

I really thought that I was on to something with my first idea, which I explain on Crosshare.
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Off the couch. Enjoyed it, Cap'n!
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OTC!
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woozy wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:11 pm Argh. Shouldn't have needed that nudge.... was 90 per cent of the way there. But, oooh, what a clever final 10% step that last bit was! Very clever.
My process and sentiments exactly!

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Off the couch! Got this meta instantly, but we're still looking for the confirming step some have mentioned. Not that it's really needed...

[EDIT: have the confirming step now as well. Nice.]
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OTC. Awesome construction, Capn Rick. Enjoyed the solve.
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Wow, keep this up Cap and you are going to have to cede your amateur status. Loads of material to find and a really nice "AHA!". I LIKED it!!
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OTC... awesome one Cap'n.
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The couch had been vacated. It did require a couple of private nudges! But a very clever puzzle.
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