I always like to see how people progress in their work, so I thought I would share this.
The picture is from this weeks challenge- Host Slaine.
I just loved this guy as he reminded me of my Great Dane Bob.
The paper is Bristol Smooth 148lb from Bienfang.
I used a Staedtler pigment liner 0.3.
It is about 4x6.

This is my second drawing done in pointillism, so I am open to critiques/suggestions.

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How long did this take, Paulette? I love the effect, but can't imagine I would have the patience to tackle anything this way.

I am wondering the same. Well, I guess it took MUCH time and MUCH patience, but it was worth it. The result is fabulous!

And 4x6 is in inches, right?

YOU"VE got SKILLS Paulette. You did a great job with the drawing but also picked a perfect medium to do him in I think. Very nice !

Thank you.
Yes 4x6 is in inches.
I worked on him over a day and a half, working on and off.
So maybe 10 hours??
I have so many pictures because every time I thought to myself, "I don't know what to do next", I stood up took a picture and walked away for a while.

I think you did a wonderful job on this dog, its well dotted I love pointillism and I find it very relaxing to do. It just takes a bit of planning.

My last pointillist piece was about 12 x 15 inches and took months to do.

You have done an excellent job on this, he looks fantastic. I have recently started doing some pointillism myself and really enjoy it. Starting small was a good idea. Keep at it I'm sure you'll continue to make stunning art.

I saw your last piece, Jeanette, it was amazing!
What size pen do you use?
When I look at your work and Lobosr's I wonder if I am using too big a point, or maybe just the wrong type of pen.

Thank you Jacqui.
I checked out your drawings I like the touches of cross hatching that you added.

I am so out of the loop on art lol I have never tried it ..your dog is amazing.

Thanks Paulette, the cross hatching was when I was getting frustrated, but I do like the effect. Just not technically pointillism
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Paulette, I'd usually recommend a staedtler micron .30 or .25 for people starting out with pointilissm. It gets results and doesn't take forever but still gives you detail. It also lets you see if you enjoy the technique before investing money in a better pen.

I use Rapidograph technical pens and for the piece I think you mean, I used a .35 nib which is fairly thin. I also have a .18 which is finer still. The Rapidographs are very good, refillable pens. They can be a bit fiddly in terms of clogging sometimes if you don't use them regularly but I usually don't have a problem with them. They are more expensive and cost around $30 give or take a few depending on where you buy them.

The advantage of a thinner nib is that you are able to achieve higher levels of detail because of the smaller area of ink you are applying. Of course it takes longer

Thank you Kim!

Well it worked for you Jacqui.

I see what you mean Jeanette, I got my four pens for $16.
I'll have to try the 0.1 next time and see what I think of it.
I do enjoy the medium so maybe a Rapidograph will have to go on my wish list.

Thanks for the info on pens Jeanette. I just use Micron or Uni pin fine liners, sizes .5 and .1. Thinking of getting a .3 as well. The problem with them is they are not refillable so have to replace them. But I really do enjoy using them. Like you Paulette some good pens might have to go on the wish list.

What ink do you use in them Jeanette?

I use inks specifically for Rapidograph pens Jacqui. They come in all colours, but I use mostly black. Other inks tend to clog the pens, especially the finer nibs. Cleaning the entire nib and flushing it out everytime you use the pen helps as well as daily use.

Paulette I'm just blown away by your skill and patience! The puppy looks great! How did you "map out" the different shading areas - that's where I fall down on every drawing - what goes where and how it all fits together.

Very well done!

Thank you!

Awesome Job Paulette!!! As mentioned this takes allot of patience and it paid off because it's a Gorgeous piece.... and that pup is SOO adorable!!!
Bravo!!

Thank you Tania!