This document provides instructions for stippling and compares it to the related technique of pointillism. It explains that stippling uses dots of ink or paint to create shading, texture, and value, while pointillism specifically uses colored dots that blend from a distance to create an optical illusion of new colors. The document advises starting with black and white stippling to study value before moving to color techniques. It offers tips for stippling, such as keeping dots close together for darker areas and irregular dots for texture, and encourages the reader to choose a subject with varied values to practice the technique.

1. MRS. COMSTOCK

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 stippling is 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: 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!