Shapes, Dots, & Stories features a collection of layered abstract paintings that explore the intersection of form, color, and emotional narrative. Using a process rooted in stippling and geometry, each piece is created with intentional repetition and variation, often including hidden messages or easter eggs woven into the titles and layers of paint. Many works are inspired by song lyrics or personal relationships, giving each piece a unique story of emotional content that invites closer inspection and personal reflection.

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Andrea Boe is a self-taught contemporary abstract artist based in Minneapolis. Her work blends watercolor and acrylic with intricate stippling into organic and geometric forms creating layered, story-driven compositions. Influenced by the dot work of Yayoi Kusama, the energy of Jackson Pollock’s action paintings, and the emotional depth of Mark Rothko’s color theory, Boe channels precision and feeling into each piece. Boe uses her art as a way to process, reflect, and connect. Her paintings often include hidden messages and titles drawn from song lyrics or personal memories, inviting viewers to look more deeply and feel more fully.