# Dotted Paint Portraits Nathan Manire’s Dot Art Works Will Have Everyone Squinting By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-04-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-art References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/nathan-manire-dot-portraits) These [dot art paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares) designed by New York-based artist Nathan Manire feature several people in dot paint format. It’s difficult to establish who most of the people are in these paintings, but it’s a fun game trying to figure out who’s who. A number of the dotted portraits are based on the photographs of Peter Zelewski. Manire used several shades of [watercolor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles) to construct the faces of the characters in his portraits. The dotted portraits up-close won’t actually look like the face of a person; to appreciate the work, a person will have to squint a little bit or back away from the paintings to see the faces clearly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dot Art Paintings:** There's an opportunity to incorporate 3D printing technology into creating dot art paintings for a more precise and consistent result. - **Abstract Portraiture:** With the rise of NFTs, there's an opportunity to create abstract portraiture as digital collectibles. - **Interactive Art Experience:** There's an opportunity to create interactive installations that allow viewers to explore dot art paintings in a more physical and multi-sensory way. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists could experiment with dot art paintings and find new ways to incorporate this technique into their work. - **Technology:** Technology companies could develop apps that use augmented reality to enhance the viewing experience of dot art paintings. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers could use dot art paintings as inspiration for new patterns and prints in their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Painting-Inspired Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portals-collection.md) - [Customized Numeric Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-by-numbers-customized.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md)