Andres Amador, a San Francisco-based artist, has been sketching large-scale drawings on sandy beaches since 2004. His patterns include geometric motifs, mandalas, and aquatic currents, all of which vanish when the waves return to shore. While he began his environmental art business in Northern California, he currently does work on coasts all over the world. "The Earthscape … [Read more...] about Before The High Tide, an Artist Walks Down The Beach to Create Massive Sand Designs
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Married Artist Couple Creates Verdant Plants That Appear Real Enough to Touch
In our day-to-day lives, we don't often get a chance to take in the beauty of nature. However, by taking a look at one of Jelena and Aleksandar Paunković's paintings, you will quickly feel immersed in the beautiful leaves of a forest floor. The married couple—who are known professionally under the name JA Paunković—work together as an artist duo, finding inspiration in … [Read more...] about Married Artist Couple Creates Verdant Plants That Appear Real Enough to Touch
Japanese Artist Cuts Complex Octopus By Hand From Single Sheet of Paper
Japanese artist Masayo Fukuda has perfected the skill of paper cutting, which demands great patience and a steady hand. The traditional Japanese art style of kirie, which translates to "cut picture," entails cutting complex shapes from a single sheet of white paper and contrasting them with a black background to expose the pattern. After 25 years of practicing Kirie, Fukuda … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Cuts Complex Octopus By Hand From Single Sheet of Paper
Driftwood is Transformed Into Fantastical Sculptures That Resemble Natural Spirits By an Artist
In Victoria, Canada, artist Debra Bernier makes imaginative sculptures from the natural surroundings. Bernier explores the shape and form of each piece of driftwood, painstakingly cutting out or adding to the natural material to make these beautiful, feminine forms. "I never start with a blank canvas when working with driftwood." "Each piece of driftwood is already a sculpture, … [Read more...] about Driftwood is Transformed Into Fantastical Sculptures That Resemble Natural Spirits By an Artist
Artist Gathers Fallen Flora and Creates Beautiful Portraits of Animals and Insects From It
In his breathtaking arrangements, Montreal-based artist Raku Inoue emphasizes natural connections. He fashions leaves, petals, and twigs into the forms of various animals using miscellaneous objects, ranging from multicolored fish to scarlet birds. Inoue practiced sculpting, graphic design, painting, and drawing prior to creating these plant-based arrangements. He tells My … [Read more...] about Artist Gathers Fallen Flora and Creates Beautiful Portraits of Animals and Insects From It