Pointillist Originals
APPALOOSA
CAT#: A-Ptls10X156/89
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Created Date March 1989
Appaloosa is an early pointillist work by Emily Cammarata, created in June 1989 and executed with meticulous precision on illustration board. The piece captures the distinctive beauty of the Appaloosa horse—its mottled coat, expressive posture, and powerful musculature—rendered entirely through thousands of individual points.
Cammarata’s technique creates a soft, almost shimmering texture that brings the horse to life while emphasizing the rhythmic patterns of its spotted coat. The controlled pointillism gives the composition a sense of movement and depth, allowing light and shadow to emerge organically from the density of the dots.
This 10x15 work reflects the artist’s early mastery of detail, patience, and emotional connection to her subject matter. It stands as a testament to her developing style and her ability to blend technical discipline with expressive realism.