Painting 
To dream that you are painting your house may signify the satisfaction of completing a project and the need to express your creativity. It foretells a successful venture or desired promotion. On the other hand, dreaming of paint that you are covering something up.
The color of the paint gives additional significance to the context of your dream. For example, red paint implies the shedding of inhibitions and painting the town red.
To dream of being splattered by paint signifies over-sensitivity to criticism and shrewd remarks from people around you.
To see a painting in your dream signifies your need for self-expression. The painting reflects your inner feelings and thoughts.
Pain
To dream of experiencing pain is a projection of self-inflicting pain. You are blaming yourself due to an instance that had blown out of proportion or a problem that you are unable to control.
The dream of pain may also be a true manifestation of bodily pain or a health problem.
To dream of self-inflicted pain indicates some overwhelming problems in real life which you are trying to disconnect yourself from. You choose to bear the pain due to guilt.
Paint
To dream of paint represents your need to look deep into the feelings you keep to yourself. The color of the paint correlates to how you feel. Look into those emotions and recognize the need to express them.
To mix paint in your dream denotes adding spice and variety back in your life.
Paintball
To dream of participating in a paintball game may mean that you are potentially under emotional fire in your waking life. Although the hits won't kill, you are still suffering under the attack and dealing with hurt sustained from it. You may be ducking and weaving within your emotional relationship rather than enjoying it at this time.
To dream of hitting your opponent in rapid fire may suggest that you are emotionally hurtful and may need to forgo your pride and be first to put down your weapon.
Paintbrush
To dream of a paintbrush shows your artistic inclination and symbolizes unity and conformity.
Sketch
To dream of seeing or drawing a sketch of yourself implies that you should change your outlook about a certain issue. It may also be a play on the words 'drawing out.' There is some quality or attribute you possess that needs to be acknowledged.
Canvas
Dreaming of an artist's canvas indicates that there is a story that needs to be told and you could be the one to tell it. To dream of large rolls or swatches of canvas is suggesting that you may be feeling restless at this time. Dreaming of canvas flapping in the wind implies travel across the sea and fulfillment to be found on foreign shores.
Cartoon
To dream that your real life is depicted in a cartoon world signifies that you are perceiving the world in a comical and unserious manner. This dream may also serve as an escape from the stressful realities of your life. It is your way of obtaining moments of lightheartedness and fun. Additionally, you may need to learn to laugh at yourself and at your mistakes.
To dream that you are watching cartoons indicates that you are not taking life seriously.
Drawing
To dream that you are drawing could indicate your natural instincts for creativity and art.
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