# Dotted Paint Portraits The David Cooley Images Amass Small Bits of Color By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-cooley References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/david-cooley-paint-spikes) & [davidcooleyart](http://www.davidcooleyart.com/) Artist David Cooley entered the competitive industry in 2010. He has since developed a distinctive portfolio, one that has been consistently characterized by small dots of paint. To get this dotted style across, Cooley makes use of a small metal instrument. He has by way of the tool mixed diverse mediums, apparent in his illustrations that feature spray paint, acrylic and even fabric. These dabs come together in [geometric patterns and ornate shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism). Sometimes depicting architecture and other times natural landscapes, he has been able to deliver a mixture of motifs via the small specks. New York's [SCOPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-window-display1) gallery is set to be host to his pieces alongside those of Yosuke Ueno and Ana Bagayan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geometric Pattern Art:** Opportunity for artists to create visually striking artwork using geometric patterns and small dots of paint. - **Multimedia Illustrations:** Potential for artists to experiment with combining different mediums such as spray paint, acrylic, and fabric to create innovative illustrations. - **Mixing Motifs in Art:** Emerging trend of artists incorporating a variety of motifs, such as architecture and natural landscapes, in their artworks through the use of small specks of paint. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Art galleries and artists can embrace the dotted paint portraits trend to attract a diverse range of art enthusiasts. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to collaborate with artists like David Cooley and offer unique geometric pattern art as interior design pieces. - **Fashion and Textiles:** Fashion designers and textile manufacturers can explore incorporating dotted paint illustrations into their designs, creating unique and eye-catching garments and fabrics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md)