Dots and Flowers

The painting below was created using a concept similar to another piece I made, which was inspired by Van Gogh's "Irises" painting.

The technique came to me while looking at Aboriginal and mosaic art. The dots or rough shapes surrounding the main subject—in this case, the foliage, plants, and blooms—were placed randomly. I began with a black painted canvas, inserted white shapes, and then filled them in with color.

I classify these types of paintings as mindless abstract. Generally, after finishing more complicated work, I enjoy simply painting something that requires less thought, at least for me.

All those dots and unintentional shapes around the subject create a mood-enhancing calmness for me, simply through the repetitiveness of placing these shapes simultaneously.

For those interested in the origins of Aboriginal art, it was created by Australia's indigenous peoples. This art is characterized by dot painting, symbolic depictions, X-ray style showing internal details, and cross-hatching patterns. It conveys "Dreamtime" stories using natural materials like ochres and pigments on bark and rock, reflecting a deep connection to the land and often produced collaboratively.

To view Aboriginal style art click link. Aboriginal Art Store