Brianna Lynne, Artist

I have been on a bit of self-discovery / self-care journey since 2015. That time in life was earth moving for me, when I looked around and realised I had a choice in what I was doing. That how I spent my days and the goals I had for myself could change. Before that, I was moving through the motions of life, following a script of what I saw and what I thought I was supposed to be doing. I hadn't been honest with myself before this moment, and was living life out of routine - I was deeply unhappy, self-medicating, and letting life slip by.

 

Through the decade that followed, I faced life in big leaps and in small steps that sometimes felt like I wasn't even moving at all. I learned to spend time alone, truly and deeply alone, where it was only me and my thoughts to keep company. I started to get curious about who I was as a human being and how I felt most connected to my life and others around me. 

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I've learned that few things are as important to me as
deep and meaningful connections with others and the beauty of nature. 
These two things alone bring my life into a state of
peace and inner acceptance. 

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I guess this is where the process of slowing down and 'slow living' began and what eventually led me to dot paiting.

To me, slow living means actively disconnecting from the busy-ness of life and practicing living more present

- less attached to technology - and more invested in daily moments that bring joy. 

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I began dot painting during a time time when my mind was too full, too stressed, too burnt out to be able to connect to the things that mattered to me. It was through a connection with my mother and her friend that I sat down in front of my first rock and started painting.

I quickly realised how quiet my mind became while painting and how engrossed and present I was in those moments - sometimes hours - of painting. Dot painting  became a way to heal and grow - to reconnect with myself. My mental health journey continues, and like all things in life, it will continue to have its ups and downs, but I'm grateful to have found a creative outlet for my own wellbeing and to share this special art form with others. Whatever the reason is that you're visiting this website - I'm grateful that you are here sharing in my passion. 

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 - Welcome to this beautiful world of dot painting -

- All are welcome here - 

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Yep. You can do this, too. And if you are interested in it, I think that you should!

 

The supplies can be as fancy or basic as you want - it can be done on garden rocks, with basic acrylic paints and common household objects. There are patterns available that range from complete newbie to expert; the sky is the limit.

Or, you can just start dotting and let your creativity create your own design. 

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I love dot art because it is for everyone.

I love dot art because it creates a feeling of relaxation.

I love dot art because it takes its time, it is not hurried.

I love dot art because it embraces happy mistakes as a part of the process. 

And mostly.. I love dot art because it creates connection. With self. With others. 

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