The Process
I began using sand in my artworks with the intention of capturing the beauty of nature. I realized that using nature itself as a medium was the perfect way to accomplish this goal. Sand possesses incredible colors and pigments that we often overlook, but which are essential to my work. Through this material, I strive to capture the beauty I witness in nature on canvas, creating a stunning visual representation of the world around us.
Nature as the Greatest Source of Inspiration
Nature had always been my thread through my artworks.
It offers a vast and diverse array of subject, colors, textures, and patterns that stimulate my imagination and creativity. The constantly changing seasons bring their own unique beauty and characteristics, provides an endless source of inspiration. Nature provides a sense of awe and wonder that I always wanted to translate in my art.
However, I found that I was unable to capture nature’s beauty with just pencil and paint. That’s when I stared using materials from nature. After all, why not use the beauty that’s already there?
I began experimenting with different materials that I found in my surroundings, such as leaves, branches, and stones. Creating art with natural materials became a way of connecting with nature once again. It had a calming effect on my mind an evoked emotions of joy, peace, and tranquility, which were directly reflected in my artwork.
Sand as Medium
My main material for my artwork is sand. I use sand to create intricate designs or images on a flat canvas, utilizing different colors and textures to produce a three-dimensional effect and a visually compelling piece.
Most of the sand I use is found in my own backyard. By incorporating nature into my artwork, I began to observe and appreciate the various colors and textures of sand and earth beneath my feet, something I had never truly appreciated before. I found inspiration in the earth itself.
Using sand as a medium is a calming and unique approach to paining. The more I allow the process to unfold, the more the sand takes on a life of its own on the canvas. I enjoy the unpredictability of the outcome, which always showcases the natural beauty of the sand.