The majority of my work is Pointillist. Pointillism is a theory and technique developed by the Neoimpressionists based on the principle that juxtaposed dots of pure color are optically mixed, for instance yellow and blue become green to our eyes.
Stippling is the actual method of making the dots or small spots which create the image.

Pointillism had its beginnings in the work of the 19th century neoimpressionist Georges Seurat. It is a lengthy and tedious style that few contemporary artist use. Some of my paintings and drawings take over 100 hrs to complete.

Why do I use that style? For an evocative feeling of meditative release. I enjoy the process of building a painting. I have been a builder my whole life, a carpenter and a mason. I try to keep a balance as to which of my endeavors is my vocation and which is an avocation. Like many artists, I work outside of the fine art world to support my real passion, Painting! For me, Pointallism is simply a style. I do not practice it in the traditional sense, I have found a way to give it my signature.
Painting for me is an intuitive process and I hope to create images that touch the viewer taking them to a place pleasurable and comfortable. Though self taught for the most part, I have learned much by observation, association, study and perhaps a bit of piracy. I try to surround myself with artist friends who always inspire me.
I work from a studio in my home outside Chelan. If you’d like to see more of my work or just come for a chat, you can contact me at the number below.

More Images:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/93776615@N05/0d31RH4q03

Contact:
marianneaylmer@gmail.com
(509)682-2134