Bulletism

Bulletism is a Surrealist art technique that involves shooting ink at a blank piece of paper. The resulting pattern is similar to a blot, which the artist can then interpret and develop into images.
The technique was named by Salvador Dalí.

History

The idea of interpreting random forms has precedents in earlier artistic practices. Leonardo da Vinci suggested that "just as one can hear any desired syllable in the sound of a bell, so one can see any desired figure in the shape formed by throwing a sponge with ink against the wall."