Our Story

Made slowly, on purpose.

Paint By Dots is a European dot painting brand built on a single idea. Making something with your hands, slowly and deliberately, is one of the most satisfying things a person can do.

Ati Dalgaard, founder of Paint By Dots, at her workspace at home

Ati Dalgaard, Founder

I started this because I could not find what I was looking for.

I discovered dot painting as a way to slow down. It was one of the few things that pulled me fully into the present, the next circle, the next colour, the next dot. The trouble was the kits themselves, so I spent a year testing materials and designs until I had built something I was genuinely happy to give to someone I love.

What is in every kit

A Paint By Dots kit is complete in the box. Everything you need to begin, and nothing you do not.

  • Printed dot canvas

    A pre-printed canvas on heavy 240 g/m² polyester, with every circle placed and ready to fill.

  • Dual tip dot markers

    Markers matched to the design, a 1.0 mm tip for large circles and a 0.5 mm tip for fine detail.

  • Preview guide

    A printed preview so you always know how the finished piece will look as you go.

  • Optional frame choices

    Add a frame so your finished artwork arrives ready for the wall.

  • A calm, step by step process

    Clear, simple guidance that lets you settle in and fill one dot at a time.

Why it feels different

There is no skill to learn and nothing to get wrong. You fill one printed circle at a time and watch the image slowly appear. It is screen free, quietly absorbing, and the progress is always visible. Most people are surprised by how easily an hour passes.

Prepared with care

Every kit is checked and packed by hand before it reaches you.

  • A rolled Paint By Dots dot painting canvas
    The rolled canvas, packed to arrive flat and ready.
  • A set of Paint By Dots dot painting markers
    Markers matched precisely to your design.
  • A printed preview sheet of a dot painting design
    A printed preview to guide you as you go.
  • An open Paint By Dots kit box with canvas and markers
    Calm, protective packaging.
  • A finished framed dot painting on a wall
    A finished piece, ready for the wall.
  • Hands packing a Paint By Dots kit by hand
    Checked and packed by hand.

Why you can trust us

Honest information, clear contents and real support.

  • A European brand

    Designed in Europe and shipped from within Europe.

  • Clear kit contents

    You always know exactly what is in the box.

  • Honest delivery information

    Realistic timing, with no inflated promises.

  • Real customer support

    Real people, ready to help when you need it.

  • Secure checkout

    Safe, encrypted payment every time.

  • Real customer creations

    Finished pieces shared by real customers.

Where to go next

Three calm ways to begin.

Create a custom photo dot painting

Turn a photograph into a personal canvas.

Create yours

Learn how dot painting works

See how a kit comes together, step by step.

Learn more

Questions, answered

What is Paint By Dots?

Paint By Dots is a European brand making premium dot painting kits. You receive a printed canvas with circles and matching markers, then fill each dot by hand to create a finished piece of wall art.

What is included in a Paint By Dots kit?

Each kit includes a printed dot canvas, dual tip markers matched to the design, a printed preview to guide you, and calm, protective packaging. Frame options are available.

Do I need experience to start?

No experience is needed. Every circle is printed and matched by colour, so you simply fill one dot at a time at your own pace.

Can I create a dot painting from my own photo?

Yes. Upload a photograph and we convert it into a personal dot canvas. Every conversion is reviewed by a real person before it is printed.

Where does Paint By Dots ship?

We produce and ship from within Europe. UK orders typically arrive in four to five working days, and custom kits within seven.