I have long loved sand sculpture but the biggest drawback was the temporary nature of these beautiful works of art. After experimenting with several techniques I've finally developed a process where I can create these one-of-a-kind sand sculptures that can withstand the elements and keep all of the detail without having to worry about them drying out and crumbling apart. Though they are entirely covered in sand they are fairly lightweight and very strong. There will definitely be more of these sculptural creations to come.
Pictured here is a life size head and shoulder bear sculpture that I recently created. Overall dimensions of this piece are 48" high x 39" wide x 24" deep. Please see SnarlingCrow Studios for more info.
Misa Hamamoto, the creator and designer of Los Angeles-based Misa Jewelry, draws inspiration for her handcrafted jewelry from her island upbringing in Hawaii and Micronesia. She incorporates her affinity with nature into her designs through sculpted organic forms and precious and semiprecious gemstones from her world travels. Through the ancient art of lost-wax casting, she skillfully carves her designs from wax, which then undergo a casting process that solidifies molten metal.
