MRS. COMSTOCK
   Stippling is a
    common art
    technique used to
    create value with
    shading and
    texture in
    drawings.
    Stippling can be
    done with a wide
    variety of mediums
    (paint, ink, etc).
Because a stippling is similar to pointillism but
       they are NOT the same thing.




                              Pointillism
  Stippling
                              Seurat: La Grande Jatte
   Pointillism is the
    color version of a
    stipple portrait. As
    colored dots are
    placed adjacent to
    each other, when
    the viewer moves
    further away, the
    colors seem to
    blend to the eye,
    creating a new
    color.                 Detail from Circus Sideshow (or Parade de Cirque) (1889)
                           showing pointillism by Georges Seurat
   Because you have to understand color theory
    to successfully do the pointillism technique. I
    am telling you this so you will understand
    why we are doing a black and white stippling
    instead of pointillism.
    A stippling will help us STUDY VALUE TO
    BEGIN WITH and will also familiarize you
    with controlled brush movement. After we
    study color theory in our next unit we will
    move into more paintings with color.
   The closer the dots, the darker the subject
    will be. This is handy for shading. To create a
    look of gradual shading, the artist only has to
    make the dots closer and closer as the
    lighting fades to get a shaded look.
    Stippling can also create the look of texture.
    If the dots are irregular in shape, this can
    make the object look rough.
   Without moistening
    the brush with
    water, load the brush
    with the color paint
    you plan to use as the
    basic stippling color.
    Swish the brush back
    and forth on the tray
    to even the paint out
    so there won't be
    globs of color when
    you apply it to the
    project.
   This form of shading creates an optical
    illusion when done correctly. To the viewer,
    the shading will almost look like one smooth
    application from far away and the dots will
    only be obvious when viewed very closely.
    From far away no dots will be apparent. We
    will also use gridding to help you achieve
    proportions and to find the value more easily.
Just remember: Make sure that
   the picture you choose has a
  lot of areas of value for you to
      demonstrate with your
   stippling. You will do a great
                job!

Painting a stippling powerpoint

  • 1.
  • 2.
    Stippling is a common art technique used to create value with shading and texture in drawings. Stippling can be done with a wide variety of mediums (paint, ink, etc).
  • 3.
    Because a stipplingis similar to pointillism but they are NOT the same thing. Pointillism Stippling Seurat: La Grande Jatte
  • 4.
    Pointillism is the color version of a stipple portrait. As colored dots are placed adjacent to each other, when the viewer moves further away, the colors seem to blend to the eye, creating a new color. Detail from Circus Sideshow (or Parade de Cirque) (1889) showing pointillism by Georges Seurat
  • 5.
    Because you have to understand color theory to successfully do the pointillism technique. I am telling you this so you will understand why we are doing a black and white stippling instead of pointillism.  A stippling will help us STUDY VALUE TO BEGIN WITH and will also familiarize you with controlled brush movement. After we study color theory in our next unit we will move into more paintings with color.
  • 6.
    The closer the dots, the darker the subject will be. This is handy for shading. To create a look of gradual shading, the artist only has to make the dots closer and closer as the lighting fades to get a shaded look. Stippling can also create the look of texture. If the dots are irregular in shape, this can make the object look rough.
  • 7.
    Without moistening the brush with water, load the brush with the color paint you plan to use as the basic stippling color. Swish the brush back and forth on the tray to even the paint out so there won't be globs of color when you apply it to the project.
  • 16.
    This form of shading creates an optical illusion when done correctly. To the viewer, the shading will almost look like one smooth application from far away and the dots will only be obvious when viewed very closely. From far away no dots will be apparent. We will also use gridding to help you achieve proportions and to find the value more easily.
  • 17.
    Just remember: Makesure that the picture you choose has a lot of areas of value for you to demonstrate with your stippling. You will do a great job!