Write your name on a piece of paper in light lead pencil and then do dots over your name. Once you have done your name: think of three important things in your life. It maybe your family, a favourite pet etc.. Now, softly draw the outline of the object and fill in with dots.
Painting what is important to you on your painting helps you to make the connection to Aboriginal dot art paintings. The Aboriginals were trying to communicate through their art what was important to them at the time.
Some things Aboriginals communicate through their paintings are about where to find water or good hunting. They also like to tell their creation myth/stories through their art as well.