Lines in the sand tell a story at the Museum of International Folk Art. The exhibit “Sandroing: Tracing Kastom in Vanuatu” was created by Edgar Hinge, a sand drawing artist from Port Vila, Vanuatu.

The urge to draw images in sand, or create sand sculptures, seems to be irresistible, as a walk on many a modern beach or dune surface will show. Sand is a vast canvas – and may have been used as one ...

The Japanese practice of drawing patterns in sand, known as “karesansui” or “dry landscape” gardening, is often associated with Zen Buddhism. These gardens are designed to embody a sense of ...

Even if you are not a fan of the Uncharted series of games released on Sony’s PS3, these sand drawings created by Natalya Netselya are just stunning. Natalya Netselya is an artist specializing in the ...

Tarain Jehan-Benjamin, AKA J.ben, is a French beach artist. Jehan-Benjamin creates huge sand images that are ultimately washed away by the elements. His Instagram jbenart and YouTube Jben beach art ...

North Coast sand artist has sketched what he hopes is an enduring message of unity even though – like all his creations – the ...

Cate Maas called her sister, an artist in Utah, recently to brag that she could attend a world-renowned Andres Amador sand-drawing class about 10 minutes away, instead of across the country. “I was ...

People have been making marks in the sand throughout history. For some, it’s a meditative practice. For most, it’s a way to sign your name on a vacation beach. For Dubai-based Filipino artist ...

CardiffCardiff — On Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, dozens of surfers, dog-walkers, cyclists and beach-goers stopped on the bridge by Cardiff State Beach to give thanks. They gathered to watch a live art ...

When the tide is low on the southern Oregon coast, giant spiraling paths can be seen drawn in the sand. In the spring and summer, people flock to Bandon to walk these artistic labyrinths that stretch ...

An artist in Ireland creates mind-blowing optical illusions out of sand — and then watches them wash away. Manuel Frolich enjoys going to the beach, but he doesn’t just lounge around like most people.

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