There is something sacred about sand.
It is abundant near water. It is abundant where there is no water.
It sifts through if you try to hold but leaves a few grains behind if you let go.
It looks like a dull color of gold but see closer you find colors breathtakingly bold.
It is magic. It is real.
And it continues to remain mysterious and elusive, giving us a lifetime of discovery and delight in every grain of sand.
Serenity – A Moment in Time – 18″ x 18″
Working with sand is at a different realm altogether. Brushes and knives dont seem enough. The sand with its dunes, soft peaks, and patterns is a mesmerising medium… we only have to follow the way of the sand. It is like working with someone who has a mind of its own. The artist becomes an apprentice.
This abstract nature landscape painting was made from a salvaged canvas that had a green abstract.
But it never felt complete.
The sand did to it what I could not. It raised the work to another dimension. Touch it and you will know how.
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um..I really loved all of your paintings..and i love what you have done here=) Just wanted to know ..is that sand on the base ? And did you just spread sand all over the canvus and then painted it? Thanks=)
I found your blog via Padmaja’s blog – and now I’m in love with both of your blogs and your absolutely beautiful art. I’ve been wanting to create with sand for a couple of years now, after I’d read about it and was curious and intrigued as well as drawn to it in much the same way I’m drawn to spirals and knotwork and mandalas, and now that I’ve read both your latest posts about using sand as a medium, it has further inspiredd and motivated me to try it. I’ve just subbed to both of your blogs – they’re both wonderful and I’m looking forward to reading more from both of you. Beautiful!
June: Thank you for your lovely words. Im so happy that you came through Padmaja for she herself is a lovely artist and her works keep getting intense by the day.
Do try out sand soon. I will not speak a word now, for I hope to hear it from you. I look forward to your abandon.
Came today to check out what you have been up to.. this sand painting is magical.. just wish I can see it in real.. the depth is amazing..just apt for the meaningful title you have given Ishrath!
I loved working with sands…I made only few murals, but they remain different than any…
Your mural is beautiful! Keep it up!!
Love,
Mystic
This is beautiful! Love the colours and textures… Its sheer beauty.
Thanks for these sand friendly and mind bending memorable meaningful phrases.
I am doing wanderlust and you are doing wandering mist. That is really wonderful. What a co incidence.