Today, we’re breaking down barriers and diving into the captivating world of pointillism. Inspired by Helen from the Frimley Health Charity and the 64 Million Artists January challenge, I want to show you that if you can paint a dot, you can conquer today’s creative challenge!
Inspiration Strikes
I was unfortunate enough to require a hospital stay just before Christmas to cure a chest infection. But the 14-day stay at the Royal Brompton Hospital surrounded by the hustle and bustle of London Town, sparked the idea for today’s artistic subject – a humble letterbox.
Quick and Expressive Sketching
Now, here’s the exciting part – sketching doesn’t have to eat up your entire day. Today’s challenge comes with a 10-minute time limit, perfect for those quick, expressive sketches that capture the moment. I’ll even share a time-saving tip: lightly outline your sketch with a pencil, and here’s the best part—it’s not part of the time limit!
Busting the Detail Myth
You might be thinking that pointillism is too detailed, but trust me, I had the same thought. I’m by nature a quick and non-detailed artist but I fell in love with the process of creating dots, and the result is a bursting with depth and shading.
The Video Teaser:
In my youtube video, I’ll walk you through the process of pointillism, a technique that may sound complex but is surprisingly simple. We’ll experiment with tools like pastels, Posca Markers, and a unique method using cotton buds (Q-Tips) and Gouache paint.
