How to Paint With Dots
The style of painting known as pointillism was first introduced by the French painter named George Seurat, in the nineteenth century. This form of painting can be described as an image that is created by the precise arrangement of a series of dots. Interestingly, from a distance the painting appears to be quite ordinary, but on closer examination, one comes to realize that a thousands of tiny dots come together to form the picture. The technique can be achieved by working in sections and paying close attention to layout, boundaries and color formations. It is also important to note that scientific theory can also play a role in this form of painting. Choice of color is very important when planning the painting, and the use of one color to create an object is not necessary. The steps below will describe how to achieve the desired pointillism effect by painting with dots.
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Instructions
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Decide on the image that you would like to paint.
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Map out the different areas of your painting, with a lightly penciled outline.
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Figure out how you would like your painting to come together. Think about what colors you would like to create and how you will achieve the look that you want.
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Place your dots in a small area to begin, arranging them equal distance from each other.
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Continue this method until the dots are arranged as necessary to achieve the desired colors for the finished painting.
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Tips & Warnings
Take time to step back from your painting from time to time to note it's progress. Viewing the painting from a distance, will differ from the view close up.
Pointillism takes careful planning. You can even create a sample on plain paper before you start, to ensure proper placement and color of your dots.
