# Pointillist Portraits Paul Normansell Uses Dots for Illustrative Works of Art By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-05-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotography-using-dots-paul-normansell-creates-illustrative-works-of-art2 References: [mariehelenesirois.blogspot](http://mariehelenesirois.blogspot.com/2009/05/paul-normansell.html) & [paulnormansell](http://www.paulnormansell.com/) A dot by itself isn’t very interesting, but Paul Normansell uses thousands of them to create his masterful works of art. He is an esteemed artist and the man behind The Killers album cover that won the [Best Album Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-of-a-masterpiece) in the World for 2008, according to Rolling Stone Magazine. Paul Normansell could be described as a modern-day [Andy Warhol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-andy-warhol) because like Warhol, he plays around with the notion of artistically tweeking current [pop culture icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-warhol-ut). Have a gander at the gallery above for some more of Paul Normansell’s dot-tastic illustrations! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dot Art:** The trend of using dots as a medium for creating visually striking artwork opens up opportunities for artists to experiment with new techniques and styles. - **Pop Culture Influenced Art:** The trend of artists using current pop culture icons as inspiration for their artwork creates opportunities for unique and engaging artistic expressions. - **Album Artwork:** The trend of incorporating visually captivating and thought-provoking artwork into album covers provides opportunities for artists to collaborate with musicians and enhance the overall music experience. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the dot art trend and incorporate it into various art forms, such as paintings, illustrations, and digital designs. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry, particularly the music industry, can leverage the trend of pop culture influenced art by collaborating with artists to create visually striking album covers that resonate with fans. - **Fashion and Merchandising:** The fashion and merchandising industry can capitalize on the album artwork trend by collaborating with artists to create exclusive merchandise featuring the artwork, thereby appealing to fans of both the artist and the brand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md)