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What is dot painting called?
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Pointillism is a painting technique which uses small dots of color to create an image when examined from afar. The technique was developed by Georges Seurat and Paul Signac, branching off from Impressionism.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Pointillism is a style of painting or printmaking using dots or squares to create a larger image. The viewers brain connects the dots of color to see the larger image intended by the artist. "Dot painting" by Australian Aboriginal artists is also included in this style of art.
Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
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Colourful Modern British Painting Blossom Trees Polka Dots
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, framed
framed: 22 x 14.5 inches
board: 19.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colourful Modern British Painting Dots & Spots Summer Colors Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, framed
framed: 15 x 23 inches
board: 10 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
DOTS #4 by Micah Heimlich
By Furbishure by unHeim, Micah Heimlich
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
, and more. Recently, he has ventured into abstract art, blending techniques from painting, collage, and
Category
2010s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Plastic, Precious Stone
"Dot Dot" Contemporary Colorful Abstract Mixed Media Interior Space Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary colorful painting by Houston-based artist Jessica Simorte. The work features a central
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Dotted, Oil Painting
By Mary Pratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
, fashion, contemporary, oil painting, greyDottedMary PrattOil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Golden Dots VII" Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Girl with Golden Dots
By Karoline Kroiss
Located in Utrecht, NL
Karoline Kroiß (1975), born in Austria, mainly paints realistic female figures with acrylic paint on paper or canvas.
The women in her work seem to be lost in thought, serene scenes...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic