Basics of Dot Art
A beginner’s course for painting with dots.
Never dot painted? Start here.
This course offers a thorough journey into dot painting, starting with fundamental techniques and tools, progressing through advanced color blending and surface work, and culminating in the creation of detailed mandala designs. This high-level course is designed to equip you with all the skills needed to produce intricate and beautiful dot art pieces from start to finish.
No experience required!
What You’ll Learn.
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Introduction
2 videos - A brief history of my journey with dot art and how it relates to expectations from this course. Plus we’ll cover what the course is about.
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Basics of Dotting Art
6 Videos - In this lesson we will cover essential basics like; Tools, Paint, Mediums, Consistency, Hand Positioning plus a worksheet for practice.
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Let's Practice
5 Videos - Follow along as we dive into hands-on practice and going over my favorite tools. Along the way we practice different elements, talk about surfaces, and how to blend gradient colors.
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Prepare Your Mandala
5 Videos - Allow your creativity to flow! Start by applying primer coat and sketching out your mandala design. Through a guided worksheet, we also tackle best practices for fixing mistakes and enhancing your dots with extra details. Finishing the chapter by learning about color layering.
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Painting Your Mandala
4 Videos - All of our preparation brings us here! Now we apply what we have learned by dotting your own mandala, and how to put the finishing touches on your project. Wrapping up by going over some ways on how to use stenils in dot art.
The ultimate beginner's guide! This course is designed to introduce you to the basic techniques, tools, and concepts you'll need to start creating beautiful dot art designs, particularly focusing on dot mandala creations.
Explore dot art with two of my best courses, you will find here everything from the basics to advanced techniques. Start with foundational techniques and tools for creating dot mandalas. Then, enhance your skills with advanced methods, including creating puffy 3D textures, using squeeze bottles for detailed dotting, and crafting clear, droplet-like effects. This course guides you from basic to complex projects seamlessly.
Go From Beginning to Advanced. Learn everything there is to know about Dot Art in one place. Included Courses: Basics of Dot Art (level 1), Textured Dots (level 2), Dot Your Phone Case (level 2).
Course FAQ
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Under $10. A basic set of dotting tools can be purchased for under $5, and DecoArt Americana paint can be as little as $1. You only need as few as three colors to get started: white, black, and one of your favorite colors.
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As soon as you sign up for the course, you'll immediately receive access to all the materials. This allows you to engage with the content at your own pace and convenience. Plus, you'll have the flexibility to revisit the materials for years. Shortly after registration/payment, all your courses will be accessible on this website (DotsByLina.com). Simply log in to view them from any device.
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You will receive permanent access to all my courses, along with any future updates or additions I make to them.
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There is a “Contact Lina” section below some lessons , feel free to ask me any questions there. Keep in mind, this is not an included feature of the course, and answers to the questions are not always guaranteed, but I will do my best to answer all of them.
There is a possibility for a community chat in the future.
For now, I am able to provide feedback via Instagram if you send the message to @Dots.by.Lina
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Yes, you may! Any mandalas you create during my courses are completely yours to use in any way you wish. I kindly ask that you refrain from presenting these designs as your own originals. Whether you choose to inform potential buyers that your artwork is inspired by my designs is at your discretion. Regardless, you have full freedom to use your creations as you see fit!
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This course is designed for beginners and focuses on the foundational aspects of preparation and the creative process. It's ideal for those who are new to painting or Dot Art. We plan to add more comprehensive courses in the very near future for deeper exploration.
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The course provides various tips and product suggestions suitable for different budget ranges. For those on a tighter budget, recommendations are included that require as little as $20 to fully benefit from the course.
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In this course, you'll learn all the essential techniques and materials that Lina incorporates in her artistic practice, suitable for all skill levels. While it won't cover every aspect, this foundational course is designed to kickstart your journey in discovering your own unique style of expression, markings, and material use. It's all about unlocking your distinct creative voice, which is uniquely yours!
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Not at the moment, but if anyone is in need of having subtitles, please let us know.
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The course content is pre-recorded and available for access at your convenience, allowing you to engage with the material on your own schedule. Additionally, we are considering the introduction of community chat features and live events in the future.
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By enrolling in this course, you acknowledge and agree to maintain the confidentiality of your login information and not to share it with others. Additionally, you agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, or resell any content from this course. This online course is the copyrighted property of Lina West, and we reserve the right to terminate any account found in violation of these terms.
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Due to the digital format of this course and its contents, we are unable to offer refunds once the course is purchased. This policy is in place to safeguard my digital products and to attract students who genuinely value the dedication and effort invested in developing these curriculums.
Please ensure your commitment to the course prior to enrollment. Should you have any inquiries or need further information before making your decision, feel free to reach out to me via email: Lina.West@icloud.com or DM me in Instagram @Dots.by.Lina
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I am always happy to chat with you!
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