# Dotted Artistry Patience is a Definite Virtue for the Human Printer By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-printer References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/10/amazing-human-printer.html) & [thehumanprinter.org](http://www.thehumanprinter.org/) The Human Printer is a group of very patient individuals who dot ink on their canvasses to create some phenomenal works of art. The dotted illustrations take hours to draw, thus giving a very unique and [intricate result](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition). The group was founded by Louise Naunton Morgan, who gathered a group of people to emulate how conventional printers work. The Human Printer utilizes CMYK or B&W in a [halftone printing method](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transfer-printing-service) for this result. The [dot by dot effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism) is a painstaking effort; however, the finished work makes for a one-of-a-kind work of art that is both emotional and original. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dotted Art:** Opportunity for galleries or artists to utilize the uniqueness of dotted art as a selling point. - **Patience and Persistence:** Potential to capitalize on the demand for products/services that require time and attention to detail. - **Analog Printing Techniques:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to offer analog printing options in a world dominated by digital printing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Potential for artists to incorporate dotted art into their portfolios, or for galleries to exhibit more dotted art. - **Printing:** Potential for printing companies to offer analog printing techniques as a unique and high-end option for customers who are looking for something different. - **Crafts and DIY:** Opportunity for craft shops or DIY companies to offer dotted art kits for customers who want to create their own unique pieces at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-device.md) - [At-Home Hobbyist Screen Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeblock-xtool-screen-printer.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md)