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25 Best Dot Art Ideas To Promote Creativity & Relaxation – glytterati

There are many different ways to create art with dots, and the possibilities are endless. We've rounded up 25 of the best dot art ideas in this post to inspire you to create and promote relaxation. We've also included tools & supplies you need for dot art and tips to make your work satisfying.

Lettering with dot markers - Image by Light the Sky Arts

One of the great things about dot art is that it's so versatile - you can use it for lettering, illustrations, and patterns. You can also find dot markers in various colors to get creative with your designs.

Here is an outstanding example of what you can do with dot markers. You may even change the size of your dots by altering the pressure you put on your dot markers.

Watercolor drops - Image by Sea Lemon

If you're looking for a more relaxing dot art project, try these watercolor drops. This technique is perfect for beginners, and it's a great way to experiment with different colors. 

To create this look, simply add dots of watercolor paint to a sheet of paper. Then, using a fine detailing brush, add a drop of a different shade of watercolor on top of the still-wet dot on the paper. This project is also a perfect practice example of a wet-on-wet technique on your watercolors.

Mixed media dot drawing - Image by KidLit TV

One of the great things about dot art is that you can create art with various art supplies. This mixed media project uses Sharpie markers, crayons, and paint to create a colorful and fun design that is easy for kids to do. 

Positive and negative dot art drawing - Image by Sarah Harper

This dot art is an excellent project for exploring positive and negative spaces in art. It may be a bit too simple, but it's a perfect way to learn the basics and get started with negative painting.

Polka dot bugs - Image by Ryan & Marsha

Make a 3D visual from your dot art with this ladybug craft. It's so easy and fun your kids will want to make a whole family of these polka dot bugs.

Rainbow Dot Art - Image by Always Alyssa

Work on this simple rainbow dot art with some colorful drawing pens. It's a great way to relax and get creative. No pressure here. Even kids can do them without any help. Make your art as random as possible, and don't worry about the outcome as long as you had fun doing it.

Dot painting hydrangeas using Q-tips - Image by Jay Lee Painting

The artist used a black canvas to make the colors pop for this particular dot art painting. He then applied pure colors for the hydrangeas, added lighter tints, and finally white to blend with the main colors. The resulting art captured the beauty of the hydrangeas.

Mug dot painting - Image by Lydia May

For this mug mandala painting, the artist used a combination of DIY tools, including the bottom of the paint bottle, Q-tips, a toothpick, and a pencil. Even without the more advanced tools, the artist still gave justice to the mandala art she made on this black mug.

Bottle dot painting - Image by Jyoshita Ghate

Give your empty bottles a new life by painting them with acrylic paint and decorating it with dot patterns. Use matte colors for the background paint and contrasting ones for the patterns. Protect your work by applying acrylic varnish over your dot painting pattern.

Dot painting on rocks with stencils - Image by The Dotting Center

Rock painting is a rewarding craft for many artists. However, to get a symmetrical plan, careful planning is required. Using a stencil guide for your mandala patterns cuts your planning time in half and makes more room for fun.

Lattice dot design on a Christmas ball - Image by The Dotting Center

You can add low-cost pearl ornaments to your Christmas ornaments. For this craft, you need a matter Christmas ball, preferably one that makes a good contrast with the multi-surface acrylic paint you'll use.

Divide your Christmas ball into sections, then create dots with a needle applicator bottle. Connect the smaller dots with the larger ones to finish the lattice effect.

Dot art stickers and coloring books - Image by Forget Him Knot

Make learning fun and interactive with this dot art coloring activity. The craft teachers used a dot coloring book and dot stickers for this art idea. Adding the stickers to the dots is an excellent exercise for toddlers to develop their fine motor skills, color identification, and eye-to-hand coordination. Alternatively, you can also use dot paint markers to add color to your work.

Button dot art of Cinderella - Image by Slick Slime Sam

Don't throw away your button collection. Turn it into an amazing dot art of your favorite cartoon characters. After painting the base on a large-format paper, the artist cleverly placed different designs and colors buttons to make this mixed media dot art. The result is something you'll love displaying around the house.

Abstract mixed media dot art - Image by Ms. Artastic

For this project, the artist used different types of paper - colorful pages from old magazines and construction paper. Arrange and glue different colors of cut or torn construction paper or magazine on cardstock.

Add patterns using crayons, then paint a large circle around the collage using acrylic paint to finish your abstract mixed media dot art.

Mixed media newspaper dot painting - Image by Draw with Shivani

This project is perfect for upcycling old newspapers. Make a collage of text-only pages from a newspaper, and wait until the base layer is dry.

The artist cut out circles from a newspaper for this craft and glued them on the base. She painted around the circles, then added her designs - flowers, a butterfly, and a stamp of dots using a portion of bubble wrap.

Mixed media dot painting on journals - Image by Susanne Rose Art

Using your journal as a blank canvas for making dot art is an excellent idea. The artist used acrylic paint, stamps for the birds and borders, and magazines' text cutouts.

First, the artist saturated the pages with acrylic paint, then let them dry. She then added white dots and other random dots and sprinkled paint over the page to create texture.

Next, she stamped the border and birds around the page on cardstock. When the patterns were dry, she glued the cut-out birds and texts from a magazine to finish the journal page.

17. Pointillism

Pointillism drawing of Dory from Finding Nemo - Image by Art Cadets

Pointillism is a modern form of art where the artist uses a series of colorful dots to make an image, usually with a colored marker or dotting tools. It's a great way to explore color mixing and blending. The artist painted Dory from Finding Nemo for this project, but you can always choose your patterns.

The most important thing to remember when doing pointillism is the addition of different tints and shades of a color to change the values and tones of your painting and make it look interesting.

Drawing of an apple using pencil dots - Image by Dottin N Drawin

Drawing with dots is a challenging but rewarding activity for every artist. The artist needs pens or pencils of varying widths to shade their dot drawing for this dotting art. While both pointillism and stippling use dots to draw, the former use colors while stippling doesn't.

The secret to successful dot drawing using pens or pencils is understanding tones and values. The artist should know when to use the thin lead or fine point pens for the values and the thicker lead pencils and medium-point pens for the shades.

Abstract dot landscape painting - Image by My Space My Creation

The artist added an abstract flair to this abstract art painting by using dots instead of leaves and flowers. While she used a sketchbook, you can always use a canvas to make your work last longer. If you're new to working with canvasses, feel free to check out this beginner's tutorial on painting on canvas.

Landscape painting done with dots - Image by Crafty Patti

Landscape painting with dots is doable with some careful planning. You can help your kids plan out the color gradients and guide the placement of the dots. Since this is a more advanced dot painting, we recommend this dot art idea for older kids and adults.

Aboriginal dot paintings - Image by Brooke Hurlbut

One way to teach culture to younger kids is to incorporate their art. If you're a teacher teaching about the aborigines of Australia, doing an aboriginal animal dot painting is an excellent way to teach culture to your students.

You can do dot painting for things you wear or use to accessorize your look. Fabric is a good base for dot art paintings. You may use fabric markers, puffy paint, or acrylic paint to make the dot art on your chosen base. Another good base for your dot painting is your nails!

Dot painting on tote bags - Image by Artistro

This cute tote bag is an excellent DIY gift for your mom and grandma for Mother's Day. They can use this as a reusable grocery bag or a beach bag. The bottom line is to add a sweet note to tell your mom that she's appreciated it. In this project, the artist used fabric markers to add the design to the bag.

Mandala painting on an old shirt - Image by Sweet Willow Designs

Give your shirt a new look by adding mandala art around the neckline. It's a great way to upcycle an old shirt that you don't wear anymore. Because the shirt has polka dots, the artist painted over the dots with white acrylic paint before adding the mandala design with an embossing stylus set.

Dot painting on shoes using puff paint - Image by Insider

Aside from bags and clothes, you can also add dot paintings on shoes. The artist used puff paint to add texture and color to this project to these white high-cut sneakers. However, if you have acrylic paint in your art studio, you can easily make your DIY puffy paint cone applicator.

Make a cone out of slightly thick plastic or foil wrap from chips, fill it with paint, then cut a small hole at the end. You can adjust the thickness and size of your dots by the pressure you put on the cone applicator. However, if you want more convenience and control, you can buy the needle applicator bottles.

Nail dot art - Image by Nailed it NZ

Women spend hundreds of dollars to beautify their nails. For this easy-to-make flower dot art on your nails, make use of your dotting tools. Using a base coat and top coat set, white nail polish, and gold glitter nail polish, you'll have nails that your friends will surely love and envy.

Here are important tools artists usually keep in their creative arsenal to make dot artworks.

Dotting tools are essential for dot art using paints. You can use dotting tools to create different designs in various sizes.

If you don't have dotting tools, Q-tips are a good alternative. However, experts don't think that newbies to the dotting method should use Q-tips. They're too unstable to get much work done. For pros in dotting, though, Q-tips work well.

Pencils are best for adding intermediate dots to your art projects. Use the end with the eraser. You can either round the eraser or use a pencil with a new eraser to get consistent dots on your projects.

Dowels are also great to use for your dotting projects. Like pencils, you need to round the ends before working with them. Try different dowel sizes to add your dots to the surfaces you want.

You can also make dots with paintbrush tips if you don't have dotting tools. They have smooth ends and a long stem that you can hold well.

Crafters love working with bottles because they are a cheap canvas for working their art. Paint clear bottles with matte acrylic paint, while you have the option to paint or leave colored bottles be.

Wine glass painting is a great craft, especially when doing dot paintings. Just be sure to prepare your wine glasses well by cleaning them with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to get the design on the wine glass.

Mugs are already opaque, unlike bottles and wine glasses, so that you can paint directly on them. Choose a contrasting color for your designs to pop out, like pink paint on a black mug or blue paint on white mugs.

Painted rocks are a great way to personalize your garden or deck. Choose smooth rocks and wash them before painting. What's best with painting on rocks is that even kids can do them.

You can make dot paintings on just about anything, so why not try plates or coasters? You can add patterns on white plates or a focal design on a patterned plate. You may use glass, ceramic, or porcelain plates for these projects.

Both newbie and professional painters love using paper for their dot art. However, be sure to use mixed media paper because they're thick and stable to hold your design, even for just practice work.

If you want your work to last longer, painting on canvas is an excellent option. Canvases are cheap, and they take on acrylics and other kinds of paint for good results.

Ceramic tiles are another great option for those who want their work to last long. You can use these painted tiles for backsplashes, flowerpots, and other home decors.

Clay pots are a good option for those who want to make dot art on practical things. Dot art is an excellent way to beautify an otherwise boring terracotta pot.

Choose multi-surface acrylic paint, especially if you work on various surfaces - stone, paper, styrofoam, wood, and many others. It's slightly thick, so you'll need a pouring medium to thin it out.

A pouring medium is an essential art supply you need to get an even consistency on your acrylic paint. It reduces the consistency of the paint so you can apply it better.

It is easy to do nail art if you have high-quality nail polish. Also, use opaque nail polish to make the design pop out for the base of your nail art.

Don't try dotting on thin paper since the paint load will ruin the paper and your progress. Even for practice pieces, go for mixed media paper since it is thicker.

Mix the paint well to get an even consistency - not too runny or thick. Don't use water to thin the acrylic paint. Instead, use a pouring medium to get a good consistency to your paint.

Store the excess paint in small paint pots to prevent throwing your excess paint without contaminating your other paints.

While it is tempting to use Q-tips, we don't recommend it for newbies since they absorb so much paint, and you can't keep the size of the dots consistent. If you don't have dotting tools, you can use the tip of a paintbrush, a pencil, a toothpick, or smoothened end of a wooden dowel.

To achieve smooth dots on your dot paintings, avoid applying pressure on your tools. Instead, apply the tool softly to get soft peaks on your dots.

Dot art is a great way to relax and de-stress. It's also a fun way to entertain people of all ages. If you're looking for some inspiration or just want to see some amazing examples of dot art, we hope this roundup of 25 beautiful ideas was able to satisfy your curiosity and inspire you!

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Dot painting for beginners

The Point-to-point drawing technique is a very exciting and at the same time uncomplicated process that will captivate both a sophisticated professional and those who are just learning to draw will be able to do it.

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• Spot painting materials
• Spot Painting Technique for Beginners
• Dot painting video
• How long does a dot painting take to dry?
• Finished Work Examples
• Painting kits

Technical history

Dot painting has existed for tens of centuries, archaeological finds testify to this: ceramics, figurines of pagan gods, jewelry. At first, this method was used in coinage, but then it was transformed into a drip technique for applying drawings. The artist drew paint into a straw and patiently, drop by drop, created a unique pattern. Dot painting was especially popular in the East, in particular, in Persia and India. It can be seen on bas-reliefs, and sculptures, and on flat surfaces of dishes, walls, household items, fabrics. nine0003

Outside of Asia, dot painting is also found among the natives of Australia and Oceania. Ethnographers note that with the help of multi-colored dotted ornaments they depicted the history of the tribe, significant battles and other events, and some astronomical data.

Now dot painting has firmly captured the hearts of creative people, because with its help you can turn any household item - dishes, document covers, shoes, vases, clothes - into a unique work of art. nine0003

What is spot painting?

The essence of the technique is that the dot acts as the main element. Lines and spots are made up of a sequence of multi-colored or monochromatic dots, forming an ornament or contour of any figure at the request of the artist. The finished drawing looks light, airy, sometimes it seems that it is mobile, because the dots flow smoothly from one line to another. Using different shades, even within the same color, you can achieve very interesting artistic effects. nine0003

During work

Dot painting is a very painstaking task that requires perseverance and patience, because the drawing is applied literally point by point. On the other hand, this is a very exciting process, you will not notice how time flies and you get a three-dimensional bright pattern, pleasant to the touch, which:

• suitable for children and adults;
• does not require special knowledge and training;
• perfectly relaxes and relieves stress; nine0008
• transforms ordinary things into works of art.

Having mastered dot painting, you will discover a delightful world of magical ornaments and drawings that delight the eye and restore spiritual harmony. It is not for nothing that temples and sacred objects were covered with this painting in ancient times.

Spot painting materials

For spot painting, special acrylic paints-contours are suitable. They are available in tubes with thin tips. They have a viscous thick consistency, so with their help it is easy to draw thin lines and put neat round volumetric dots. nine0003

• Contours for glass and ceramics are universal, they fit perfectly on any hard surface - stone, wood, leather, tin, metal, plastic, etc.
• Fabric outlines are only suitable for fabric, as they are more liquid for better adhesion to the threads.

If you want to paint over the background, then any acrylic paint will do. Acrylic is "friends" with most surfaces, dries quickly, without losing saturation and color depth, and is not washed off after heat treatment. Before starting work, carefully cut off the tip from the dispenser tip. Do not overdo it: you can always squeeze a fatter point out of a thin spout, but small dots are unlikely to come out of a wide one. nine0003

Spot painting technique for beginners

Before you start, make sure you have prepared everything you need:

• basis for painting - it can be dishes, a box, etc., it is better to start on a flat surface;
• any alcohol for degreasing;
• acrylic outline paints;
• pattern sketch;
• hard pencil;
• clean cloth, paper and wet wipes, cotton swabs;
nine0007 thin wire, stationery knife.

Work in an apron and gloves, cover the table with a covering film. The room must be well ventilated.

Ready to learn basic dot painting techniques? We start with the simplest - a chain of dots. We advise you to work with only one color at first.

1. Degrease the surface with alcohol, it dries very quickly. If necessary, paint over the background with regular acrylic using a brush and let dry. nine0008
2. Remove the cap from the contour, lightly squeeze the tube and try to make the first dot. To make it neat, keep the outline strictly vertical and lift it with a sharp, jerky movement.
3. Now put a second point next to it, a third one. Make sure that the distance between them is the same. Draw a line in this way.
4. Remove unsightly dots with a cotton swab, dipping it first in alcohol. For each point you need a clean cotton wool. If it cannot be removed without touching others, wait 10-15 minutes and pry with a utility knife. nine0008

Now let's draw a chain of gradually increasing and decreasing dots. The harder you press on the tube, the more it will turn out, the weaker, the smaller and thinner it will be.

The next step is the figure. We advise you to start with an openwork circle. Draw a circle of large dots of the same diameter. Put the same dot in the center. From it, draw a decreasing chain to each of the extreme points.

Another interesting figure is the fan. Draw an arc of large dots and from each draw a chain that decreases towards the center. The main thing is that the dots do not stick together, and the lines look beautiful together. nine0003

Finished work

Thus, you can draw any other shapes: follow the contour with the same points, highlighting one or two and making them fatter. Figures can also be circled with a thin border of small dots. Keep the distance between the images so that each one stands out clearly. You can first draw complex contours, and only then fill them with dots. So it is easier to observe equal intervals between the figures.

VIDEO: Dot painting for beginners

Try to work as carefully as possible so that you do not accidentally smear the drawing with your hand.

How long does it take for dot painting to dry?

The finished acrylic dot pattern dries for about 24 hours. Further, the paint firmly seizes and is not afraid of mechanical influences. For greater durability, cover the work with a thin layer of clear or colored acrylic varnish. It is easy to apply from a can and dries quickly. If you are painting on a glass plate, place it in an oven preheated to 150 degrees for 40 minutes and do not take it out until it cools completely. nine0003

A few tips for beginners

• If you don't know how to create a pattern, use ready-made patterns and stencils, for example, for cross-stitch, lace, mandala drawing or anti-stress coloring.
• Mark the lines of the pattern with a hard pencil. Press lightly on the lead so that the lines are not visible on the finished work. If you are painting on a transparent glass surface, attach the stencil on the back.
• From time to time, remove excess paint from the dispenser nozzle with a damp or paper towel. If you choose a new color, make a few trial dots on the draft. nine0008
• If the dispenser spout is clogged, clean it with a thin wire or an unnecessary pin.
• Too thick contour can be kept for 10 minutes in warm water, and then the paint will become plastic again. Too liquid circuit should be put in the refrigerator for a couple of minutes.

Using the dot painting technique, you can decorate anything: a passport cover, a mirror, a picture, dishes, a bag, if there is a desire and time. The finished item will delight you for a very long time!

Examples of Finished Spot Paintings

Spot Painting Kits

In our catalog you will find not only a variety of high quality acrylic contours, but also ready-made kits in order to make a high-quality drawing from dots.

This is a great option if you don't know where to start or want to give a loved one a nice creative gift. The set includes a base, contour paints, an adhesive-based stencil, acrylic varnish, background paint, and a sponge for application. nine0003

Dot Art - Dot Drawing | Types of point drawing

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Dot art is one of the many techniques, styles and methods of drawing. This is very interesting, although very laborious. But at the same time, not so difficult in some moments. When we discuss the topic of drawing with dots, most understand what it is about, but they represent it in different ways. nine0003

Anyone who knows about the art of drawing with dots as a direction in painting, which is called pointillism, imagines something like this:

Someone remembers pop art with dots and peas.

Some talk about a dotwork tattoo. And someone gives similar examples, not knowing what it's called:

Our ideas about how the point drawing technique looks are different. And this is due to the variety of dot art methods and their names.

Let's get our bearings on the topic. nine0003

Varieties of Dot Art

Pointillism

Pointillism This seems to be the most common name that covers both graphics and dot painting. In painting, this is drawing with strokes of a round or rectangular shape. Paints do not mix to create a color transition, namely, dots create the illusion of light and shade, volumes. By the way, pointillism is not only fine art, but also a technique of composition in music. Pointillism also has the equivalent style name divisionism

Sunday afternoon on the island of Grande Jatte.
J. Seurat

Divisionism

Divisionism (from the French division - division) - a style based on the application of dotted strokes

Painting by a prominent representative of pointillism - the artist Paul Signac, who lived in the 19th century.

Papal Palace in Avignon.
P. Signac.

Dot art

Dot art (where dot is from the English dot, art is art) is also a voluminous, but more modern concept for different types of “dotting”. Dots art means the same, where dots are plural dots. Such drawing requires concentration and painstaking work, but in its simple forms it is often used in zentang and doodling as an ornamental element. nine0003

There is an interesting topic - "dotted hyperrealism", when drawing in this technique, the effect of a photograph is achieved. Like many other art forms, this type is highly controversial. With the development of photographic technology, when a photograph is of such high quality, it would seem, why draw an image that creates the illusion of a photograph? Moreover, most often artists draw from a photograph, and not from a real object, as painters did before the film / photo era. With all due respect to the painstaking many hours of work of such artists, the question naturally arises: "What's the catch?" Or, in other words: “What, in fact, is art?” nine0003

I think that since such a species exists, then someone needs it. The artists themselves probably get great pleasure from this, since they are doing such colossally laborious work when you can just click on the button of the camera)))

Dot painting

Point-to-point painting (point-to-point) is also the art of drawing with dots, but it's all about painting. In this case, we mean the art of decorating with dots. In English, this technique is called point-to-point, which means “point to point”. Dot painting differs from pointillism in that the dots line up to form ornaments. This method came to modern decor from African, Polynesian, Australian tribes. nine0121 Point-to-point is an excellent technique for hobby, zenart, as it is available to people with different levels of drawing and children. It can be a form of meditative drawing. Painting stones with colored dots, mandalas, interior and decor elements are popular in zenart.

If you haven’t drawn in this style yourself, then you’ve certainly seen a lot of objects decorated with multi-colored or monochromatic dots: boxes, vases, jugs, other dishes, as well as phone cases, bags and wallets — you won’t see anything on the Runet in this technique. nine0003

Dotwork

Dotwork (dotwork) - the name consists of two words dot - point and work - work, therefore, “dot work”.

What is the difference between dotwork and dotart? The fact that dotwork is a style in a tattoo. This is both a tattoo technique and a style. I am especially interested in this popular style of ornamental tattoos in the form of mandalas, geometric patterns and flowers.

Here is my version of the tattoo mandala, which I drew with a thin marker. Technically, this is not the best execution, but in this case my task was to propose a design, and the responsibility for beauty and clarity fell on the tattoo artist. nine0003

Drawing by dots

Drawing by dots can also be considered as a kind of dot. Although this is not art, but rather fun for children and adults, which develops thinking and memory, helps children learn numbers. In this type of drawing, the points are numbered, and the task is to draw the lines in the order of the numbers and get the picture as a result.

There are such interesting varieties in dot art. It would be possible to add coinage to the list of dotart in the broadest sense.

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