Hand-Dotted Stippling Art Built on Patience, Precision, and Tradition
Every piece is created dot by dot. No shortcuts. No fills. Just time, discipline, and intention.
I don’t shade. I don’t fill. Every piece is built dot by dot, even in the darkest areas. It takes time, but that’s the point. This work reflects patience, structure, and a respect for doing things the right way.
Featured Book with Stippling Art
A Christian allegory of the Good Shepherd, the lost lamb, and all 12 Chinese zodiac animals. Includes the full 300-page illustrated book, original stippling art, and original digital illustrations. Zero A.I. was used.
Ling Ling The Lost Lamb – And The Chinese Zodiac
By J. Daniel Rogers
What if the parable of the lost sheep met the Chinese zodiac?
Ling Ling is one lamb among 100. But he wants more than green pastures…he wants adventure. When he sneaks away from the Good Shepherd, he discovers a world of friends: a chatty rat, a gentle ox, a grumpy tiger, a wise dragon, and eight more zodiac animals. Each friend needs help. Each teaches him something about courage, kindness, and home.
This is not just a storybook. It’s a Christian allegory woven into a cultural journey.
- Inspired by Luke 15 (the lost sheep) and John 10 (the Good Shepherd)
- The serpent’s heel from Genesis 3 is redeemed, not crushed
- Lambs and tigers lie down together (Isaiah 11)
Complete 300-page illustrated book (12 stories in one)
File format: PDF book (print versions available)
Instant download after purchase (Google Drive link)
Prices and formats: Available in full color digital or black & white print editions.
- Full Color Edition (PDF)
- The complete visual version with all color illustrations
- $9.99
- Paperback (black & white)
- Physical copy designed for easy reading
- $11.99
- Hardback (black & white)
- Durable edition for long-term use
- $18.99
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Chinese Zodiac Series Art
A symbolic series rooted in tradition. Each animal carries meaning, strength, and identity. These pieces add to the traditional stippling by carefully placing “ancient coins” with the appropriate Chinese character to add depth and symbolism to the overall design.
Every piece in the series is built entirely by hand using traditional stippling techniques. Every shadow, every line, and every solid area is created dot by dot. Nothing is filled in.
The Chinese Zodiac carries deep, symbolic meaning, representing personality, strength, and identity across generations. These pieces reflect that tradition through patience and precision.
Printed on quality stock to preserve the detail and depth of the original work. Some pieces do have colored versions available that still preserve the tradition and detail of the original stippling.
Year of the Rat
Meaning: Clever, adaptive, and always finding a way forward.
Time: 4+ hours stippling
Price for 8×10: $25
Year of the Ox (Yunnan Ox)
Meaning: Steady strength, patient work, and quiet endurance.
Time: 4+ hours stippling
Price for 8×10: $25
Year of the Tiger (Siberian Tiger)
Large-format centerpiece piece with extended detail work and dominant composition.
Meaning: Bold courage, strong will, and fearless presence.
Time: 12+ hours stippling
Price for 8×10: $45
Year of the Rabbit
Meaning: Gentle nature, calm thinking, and careful movement.
Time: 4.5 hours stippling
Price for 8×10: $25
Year of the Dragon (Chinese Dragon)
Meaning: Powerful spirit, natural authority, and rising force.
Time: 6.5 hours stippling
Price for 8×10: $30
Year of the Snake (Chinese Cobra)
Meaning: Quiet wisdom, deep thinking, and precise timing.
Time: 7+ hours stippling
Price for 8×10: $30
Year of the Horse (Friesian Horse)
Meaning: Free spirit, strong drive, and unstoppable movement.
Time: 12 hours stippling
Price for 8×10: $35
Year of the Ram – goat/sheep (Argali Sheep)
Meaning: Calm heart, creative mind, and gentle strength.
Time: 5.5 hours stippling
Price for 8×10: $25
Year of the Monkey (Snub-Nosed Monkey)
Meaning: Quick mind, playful energy, and sharp problem-solving.
Time: 5 hours stippling
Price for 8×10: $25
Year of the Rooster
Meaning: Alert eyes, discipline, and confident presence.
Time: 10+ hours stippling
Price for 8×10: $35
Year of the Dog (Chongqing Dog)
Meaning: Loyal heart, protective nature, and steady trust.
Time: 8+ hours stippling
Price for 8×10: $30
Year of the Pig (Hampshire Pig)
Meaning: Honest spirit, simple joy, and grounded peace.
Time: 5.5 hours
Price for 8×10: $25
One-Off Pieces
Individual works built from inspiration, symbolism, and raw focus.
The Lion – Hand-Dotted Stipple Print (Accented Eyes)
Description: The lion represents strength, authority, and presence. This piece captures that through controlled detail and disciplined execution, with subtle color added to the eyes to emphasize focus and intensity.
Built entirely from individual dots, even in the darkest areas, this work reflects patience and structure over speed. There are no shortcuts in this piece. What you’re seeing is time made visible. 22+ hours for completion.
Price for 8×10: $45
The Lion – Hand-Dotted Stipple Print with Color
Details:
- Size: 8×10
- Black ink stippling
- Printed from original hand-dotted artwork
- Frame not included
- 22+ hours of stippling
Description: A continuation of the lion’s strength, with color added to mimic nature.
The core of the piece remains rooted in traditional stippling. Every shadow is built dot by dot, with color overlayed by hand to enhance the natural look of a lion without overpowering the structure of the work.
Strength, control, and intention in every detail. 22+ hours for dots and 4 hours for coloration.
Details:
- Size: 8×10
- Stippling with color added in post
- Printed from original artwork
- Frame not included
- 22+ hours stippling/4 hours coloration
Price for 8×10: $55
Sea Turtle – Hand-Dotted Stipple Print with Color
Description: The sea turtle represents endurance, peace, and steady movement through life.
This smaller format piece carries the same level of detail and discipline, with every form created through stippling and enhanced with color to reflect the natural beauty of the subject. 9+hours stippling and 2 hours coloration.
Simple, calm, and built with intention.
Details:
- Size: 5×7
- Stippling with color
- Printed from original artwork
- Frame not included
- 9+ hours stippling/2 hours coloration
Price for 5×7: $25