About This Video

In this guided activity video, JD introduces viewers to pointillism, an art technique that uses dots and patterns to create an image.

JD explains that pointillism was developed in the 19th century, then shows viewers how to use marker dots instead of solid lines or coloring. The activity includes creating a pineapple with colorful leaves and a beach ball with sections of different colors.

Throughout the video, JD reminds viewers that the goal is not perfection. Each person’s artwork can look different, use different colors, and still be successful. The focus is on trying a new technique, experimenting with color, and enjoying the process.

This video gives viewers a step-by-step art activity that supports creativity, patience, fine motor practice, color choice, and pride in finished work.

Supplies Needed

• Paper

• Markers

• Extra paper underneath to protect the table, especially if markers may bleed through

• Art binder

• Three-hole punch, if adding the finished artwork to a binder

Good For

• Adults with IDD who enjoy drawing, coloring, markers, patterns, fruit, beach themes, or creative art activities.

• Caregivers looking for a guided art activity that introduces a new technique with simple supplies and flexible results.

• Adult day programs, home routines, or group activities about art, creativity, fine motor practice, following directions, color choice, and self-expression.

• Viewers who benefit from calm pacing, encouragement, repetition, and permission to make artwork in their own style.

How to Use This Video

Use this video as a guided drawing and coloring activity for a home routine, day program, small group, or independent creative time with support nearby.

Caregivers can gather the supplies ahead of time and help viewers set up their paper, markers, and table protection. Because pointillism uses many small dots, this activity may take more time and patience than a regular drawing or coloring project.

Viewers can follow JD’s pineapple and beach ball examples, choose one of the two drawings, pause between steps, or come back to the activity later. They can also use the same dot technique to make their own picture with different shapes, colors, or patterns.

Because this activity involves repeated marker use and optional hole punching, caregivers can provide support with setup, hand fatigue, staying oriented on the page, protecting the table, using a three-hole punch, or adding the finished artwork to an art binder.

At the end, viewers are encouraged to sign their artwork, save it in their binder, and feel proud of trying a new art technique.