Pointillism - the founder of Dotwork tattoo style
From tribal art to sacral geometries, dotted tattoos have drawn inspiration from various cultures and art forms, combining traditional elements with contemporary creativity, but the artistic content emerged in France in the 20th century among the classics of Avant-garde paintings; when George Pierre Seurat (Georges Pierre Seurat) created a revolution in the Impressionist movement by adding a new, unprecedented technique, with his work " A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte ". There are many forms of Pointillism, both in black and white and in color; but the basic technique consists of making figures by approximating dots, spots and brushstrokes to produce volumes, shadows and reliefs.
Dotwork tattoos are a great way to create a unique tattoo for virtually any image. From a distance, these tattoos look like a seamless image, just more carefully looking at it becomes clear that it is an illusion created by a pattern of small dots. Symmetrical patterns, 3D effects and the use of negative space created by the lack of dots is one of the guidelines of this style. Taking about the basis one of the of Gestalt's perception laws, it uses the way our eyes mix colors and strokes, viewing from a certain distance, that creates a sense of shape, brightness and a feeling of details.
Point kind tattoo style is created by coloring a series of dots that together form the desired image. This technique uses black ink, gray ink or sometimes red ink. Dotwork style allows a classic tattoo approach using a tattooing machine, but there is also a hand technique called "stick and poke". The process according to industry experts' thoughts is more labor -intensive, but the result can surprise with accuracy. Dot work is a time-consuming technique, but it is worth awaiting. Each dot must be placed precisely, so the artist must be both highly skilled and patient. Each dot is a separate entity, and the artist's careful placement of these dots contributes to the final, stunning image.
Dot is the basis for many possibilities. They can become a line, act as a shade or create a beautiful transition from darker to lighter tones, black and gray undertones. The tattoo master carefully places each dot, varying the size, space and density to create shading, patterns and texture. One of the most common techniques is pressing, which involves using a single needle to create separate dots on the skin.
This technique allows accurately to control the placement and size of each dot, thus creating highly detailed and intricate designs. Another one dot kind of tattoo used a technique involving several needles to create clusters of dots that converge together to form shading and texture. In other words, the closer the dots are, the darker the image looks, and vice versa, the further the dots are, the lighter it looks :) Using a series of small dots, these tattoos can create the illusion of a stable image from a distance.
Dotwork tattoos have a three-dimensional quality, creating a depth and texture that increases their visual appeal. By carefully layering and blending the dots, reachable a significant detailization and level of depth. Dot kind tattoo charming beauty hides in it, as the points merge, forming a united and harmonious composition.
Dot kind tattoo result is correct technique, which from tattooist side requires a great deal of experience and skills. If you have decided in favor of this style of tattoo and want a really good result, seek for a master who specializes in Dotwork style tattooing not for the first year.
Correct dot spacing is important, if the spacing is too small, the dots will blur into each other over the years. Each dot must be nicely pricked - in the right place, as even the slightest deviations will be visible immediately.
Otherwise, You’d better prepare for a combined style tattoo. Where the Dotwork style will just be a good addition.
P.S.
We all learn and perfect our technique, there isn’t an artist who has reached the perfection of his hand, it is always a challenge George Pierre Seurat showed it by surprising the Impressionists who themselves were considered their time rebels of art :)
Unfortunately, on skin can’t be made corrections or alterations especially when working in a Dotwork style, geometric accuracy and anatomical comprehension are cornerstones of this style (…… At ......) :)
