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Dotillism/Pointillism

The term Pointillism refers specifically to the technique of applying dots. Georges Seurat was an important French artist best known as the creator of Pointillism in 1886.

Georges Seurat

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte -- 1884-86

Aboriginal dot painting originated in 1971. Geoffrey Bardon was assigned as an art teacher for the children of the Aboriginal people in Papunya, near Alice Springs. He noticed that when the Aboriginal men were telling stories they would draw symbols in the sand. He incited them to paint the stories onto canvas and board.

Watunuma, (Warturnuma),

(Flying Ant Dreaming)’,

Kaapa Tjampitjinpa, 1976

Dotillism does not usually provide an image, it is simply a pattern. Repeatedly making one small mark has a meditative effect. The Mandala pattern symbolises peace and harmony and is often used in meditation.

Dotti Donna 'Highlands' 2019

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Dotti Donna's Art Info

These products have been lovingly hand painted with acrylic paints and then lightly sealed with UV-resistant matte varnish to protect from dust and dirt.
The Pots are sealed prior to painting, both inside and out, with a Terracotta Sealer.
NOT suitable for outdoors or areas exposed to prolonged direct sunlight as the colours may fade.
They should not be submerged in water and are not water resistant.
Some dots may appear to have bubbles/lines but this is the nature of the paint.
To clean, use a dry cloth and handle with care.
Hard pressure, picking and scratching will damage the paint.
These products are not suitable for young children.