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Nature Is Everything! 18 Stunning Artworks by Hannah Bullen-Ryner
Content warning: In the quiet embrace of nature, artist Hannah Bullen-Ryner creates enchanting, ephemeral artworks that celebrate the beauty and fragility of the natural world. With a keen eye for detail and a deep respect for the environment, she transforms fallen petals
In the quiet embrace of nature, artist Hannah Bullen-Ryner creates enchanting, ephemeral artworks that celebrate the beauty and fragility of the natural world.
With a keen eye for detail and a deep respect for the environment, she transforms fallen petals, delicate leaves, and tiny stones into expressive creatures and intricate mandalas, each piece thoughtfully arranged on the forest floor. In this collection, Hannah brings a vibrant cast of characters to life—a curious opossum, a vivid cardinal crafted from every red petal at hand, a graceful swan from fallen white blossoms, and even a playful octopus with swirling, petal-like tentacles. Her radiant mandala bird, framed by a halo of purple and pink petals, feels like a glimpse into a peaceful, otherworldly realm.
Captured only in photos before returning to the earth, Hannah’s work use the fleeting magic of everyday moments, encouraging us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the natural world.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: My ephemeral version of ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ by Johannes Vermeer.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Two little Warbler’s and a tiny Golden-crowned kinglet. I have always been drawn to circles around my work, it’s like looking into a little window into another world, or a portal, just for a moment. Even though it’s tiny, this piece took quite some time! I made the birds simultaneously, laying their eyes first and then all their beaks, and working my way out from there. I then built the blue pebble mosaic around them. (Tricky because ohh so delicate!) These tiny pebbles were collected by my parents at the beach.. they came to me as a mixed bag of wondrous colours and these are all the beautiful sea-blue tones.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Seahorse… People question how I can possibly find all these materials, but the answer is really very easy. My work is very, very small. I need very tiny ingredients and I am never not looking. I’m a magpie and have tiny pebbles and things constantly, in every single pocket. I also recycle elements over and over and over again. I store them in half coconut shells that I leave on site and cover with an old fence post. If petals have dried I dunk them in some water until they are workable again. Hopefully this gives you a bit more of an insight.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Costa’s Hummingbird using wilted wild Crocus flowers.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Barn owl. I had so much fun bringing this little one to life. In the past I’ve struggled to get their sleek form right, but I had extra time today, and I am so pleased with how this turned out! I also had fun smashing up great lumps of chalk to create these tiny fragments, using a bigger, sharper rock, caveman styles.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Say hello to my little friend the Sea Turtle. This little guy took me around 5 hours! I included an old bit of found glass bottle in this piece alongside my natural elements.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: In response the atrocities going on in Ukraine right now, my white Dove of peace made from white blossom flowers, small white feathers and wilted Crocus petals. May it fly on the breeze and reach those who so desperately need it.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Kind and gentle Wolf to calm, soothe and heal. May he find you where you are.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: A positive and hopeful young Lynx.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Meet my little Leopard friend
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Octopus. She’s far from perfect because I made her in just under two hours, and the wind, oh the wind! We had fun Mother Nature and little ol’ me, arranging and rearranging the tentacles. In the end this is our collaborative effort! Made predominantly using flowers *borrowed* from my parents garden, and tiny pebbles and shell fragments picked out from their gravel!
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Baby Elephant.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Male Cardinal. Did I specifically know I was going to make a Cardinal today? No.. Did I gather lots of red things? Also no. Did I therefore have to use every single scrap of red I had hanging around in my coconut bowls? Um yes! I genuinely don’t know why I do this to myself but hey! I love him! Perhaps he came to visit you?
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: My first ever ephemeral Swan… I was gifted one orange and three white cut flowers from my local supermarket that had fallen from a display, so I used a few orange petals for the beak and the white petals along some parts of the neck.. everything else is foraged as usual.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: One of my all time favourite birds found here in the UK, the tiny Bluetit. Made here, with a mossy and lichen-y tummy and a sparkle in their eye. Continuing to send out a message of love and hope to all those suffering at the hands of war.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Today I only had around 45 minutes to make some art so I just free-flowed like I used to, no reference pics, just me and the elements.. and this little fluffy appeared and made me smile..
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Meet my tiny, baby Opossum friend. So cute I really wanted to take her home in my pocket! Thank you for the recommendation to make one of these beautiful souls! While I created her (sitting on the woodland floor) I made friends with a Magpie who got brave enough to come within about two feet of me to collect some yummy pellets I had put down. A family of Long tails chirruped in the branches above, and naturally, my trusty friend the Robin stayed close by keeping me company.
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Hannah Bullen-Ryner Art: Our energy doesn’t stop neatly at the boundary of our skin, we are each a glowing galaxy of light that radiates within and around our physical bodies. Our skin cannot contain us.
What do you think about the art by Hannah Bullen-Ryner? Do you have a favorite?
Haunting Ghost Sculptures! (12 Photos)
Content warning: Perched above Lake Como, the Castle of Vezio (Varenna) hosts an ever-changing display of ghostly figures—life-sized sculptures that seem to linger between worlds. Each summer, visitors craft these eerie forms from gauze and chalk, leaving behind spectral
Perched above Lake Como, the Castle of Vezio (Varenna) hosts an ever-changing display of ghostly figures—life-sized sculptures that seem to linger between worlds.
Each summer, visitors craft these eerie forms from gauze and chalk, leaving behind spectral guardians that silently watch over the lake.
As autumn fades to winter, the elements reclaim these fragile apparitions, ensuring that no two seasons look the same. This ephemeral tradition transforms the medieval ruins into a hauntingly beautiful blend of history, art, and imagination—where every visitor leaves a ghostly mark on time.
More: 30 Sculptures You (probably) Didn’t Know Existed
A Silent Watcher Over Lake Como
A ghostly figure leans forward against a stone railing, gazing endlessly over the waters of Lake Como. The flowing white fabric, shaped by time and weather, gives the impression of a lost soul frozen in place.
A Haunting Presence in the Castle Ruins
Seated on the edge of an ancient stone wall, this spectral sculpture appears deep in thought, its hooded form blending into the medieval surroundings. Its hollow face and draped fabric create an unsettling, almost lifelike presence
Guardians of Vezio
One of the many ghostly figures scattered around the Castle of Vezio, this statue appears to stand watch, its faceless form turned toward the horizon. Over time, the elements will erode it, leaving only a memory behind.
More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
Which one is your favorite?
Sculptures You (probably) Didn’t Know Existed (30 Photos)
I love stumbling upon art that feels like a hidden gem—those incredible sculptures that stop you in your tracks and make you wonder, “How did I not know this existed?”
From massive figures seemingly rising from the earth to intricate works that play with gravity, these sculptures redefine what’s possible. Join me on a journey through 30 of the most amazing sculptures around the world, each with its own story and artistry that you probably didn’t know was out there. More: Sculptures With True Creativity (12 Photos)
1. The Statue of King Arthur, located in Tintagel, England, is a striking bronze sculpture by artist Rubin Eynon.
Erected in 2016, this statue stands on the cliffs of Tintagel Castle, a site steeped in Arthurian legend. The sculpture, named “Gallos” (meaning “power” in Cornish), depicts a cloaked and crowned King Arthur holding his sword, with his body appearing to merge with the landscape. This artwork symbolizes the enduring power and mystery of the Arthurian legends that are deeply rooted in the area. More like this: 9 Amazing sculptures by Bruno Catalano: Fragmented travelers
2. Albert György’s sculpture, Melancholy, captures the emptiness left by grief.
As John Maddox eloquently states, “We may look as if we carry on with our lives as before… but this emptiness is how we all feel… all the time.”
3. Christ of the Abyss is an extraordinary bronze statue created by Guido Galletti in 1954.
This unique piece rests on the seabed of the Mediterranean Sea, nestled between Camogli and Portofino on the Italian Riviera. Submerged beneath the azure waters, it continues to captivate divers and visitors with its serene and mystical presence.
4. This colossal sculpture was created nearly 450 years ago by Flemish sculptor Giambologna as a symbol of Italy’s Apennine mountains. Standing at nearly 14 meters (45 ft) tall, it was commissioned by Francesco de Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, in 1579.
Positioned above a pond, the statue features a chamber in its head where Francesco would sit and fish at night. When a fire was lit inside, the Colossus’s eyes glowed red, and smoke billowed from its nostrils, creating a striking visual effect. More: Discover the Apennine Colossus – A Remarkable 1580 Sculpture Hidden within Italy’s Apennine Mountains
5. The Christ the Redeemer statue, standing atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks.
This 30-meter (98 ft) tall statue, with arms stretching 28 meters (92 ft) wide, overlooks the city, symbolizing peace and welcoming all with open arms. Completed in 1931 and designed by French sculptor Paul Landowski and Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, it has become a symbol of Christianity around the globe and an enduring image of Brazil. More: Christ the Redeemer: An Icon of Faith and Artistry
6. Not the most amazing statue, but definitely an amazing story. In Istanbul, Turkey, they made a statue to honor the famous stray cat (Tombili) that used to sit in this position and watch the passers by.
One month after its installation the sculpture went missing. A comment from Turkey MP Tuncay Özkan: “They stole the Tombili statue. They are enemies of everything beautiful. All they know is hate, tears and war”. The statue was safely returned a short time later. More photos here.
7. This eagle sculpture is the world’s largest bird statue, created by Indian artist Rajiv Anchal.
Located at Jatayu Earth’s Center in Kerala, India, the sculpture took a decade to complete. Spanning 200 feet in length, 150 feet in width, and 70 feet in height, this colossal work of art depicts the mythical eagle Jatayu from the Indian epic, Ramayana.
8. This stunning marble sculpture, Ajax and Cassandra, was crafted in 2022 by renowned Italian contemporary artist Jago.
The piece beautifully captures the dramatic moment between the Greek hero Ajax and the Trojan priestess Cassandra.
9. Sendai Daikannon in Japan, the eighth-tallest statue in the world at 100 meters (330 ft).
Its serene, watchful presence overlooks the quiet urban landscape, creating a striking contrast between its massive spiritual form and the everyday city life below.
10. The great challenge by Nicolas Lavarenne. Antibes, French Riviera.
This striking bronze sculpture depicts a dynamic, elongated figure balancing on the edge of a cliff, arms outstretched as if preparing to leap into the vast blue sea below.
11. This is how the Statue of Unity in India looks like. It’s the tallest statue in the world: standing at 182 meters (597 ft) tall, it’s nearly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty.
This monumental statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key leader in India’s independence, stands on a massive platform with an observation deck, emphasizing its grandeur and scale.
12. This sculpture by Bruno Catalano
Portrays the profound emptiness experienced by migrants as they depart from their homeland—leaving their loved ones and their community behind—in pursuit of a better life: More: 9 Fragmented travelers – Amazing sculptures by Bruno Catalano
13. The incredible statue of Neptune (Poseidon) in Gran Canaria, Spain
Statue of Neptune (Poseidon) in Gran Canaria, Spain, standing powerfully against the waves with a trident in hand. This impressive sculpture captures the mythical god of the sea in a commanding pose, evoking themes of strength and the majesty of the ocean. More: The incredible ocean statue of Neptune (Poseidon) in Gran Canaria, Spain
14. Leshan Giant Buddha in China (800 AD) At 71 meters (233 ft) tall, this is the tallest pre-modern statue on Earth.
The Leshan Giant Buddha is carved into the cliffside in Leshan, Sichuan, China, overlooking the convergence of three rivers.
15. Close-up views of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s marble statue of David, housed in the Galleria Borghese in Rome, Italy.
The dynamic sculpture captures the biblical hero mid-action, winding up to sling a stone. Bernini’s David is depicted with intense focus, furrowed brows, and clenched lips, conveying determination. The statue’s muscular arms and detailed hands grip the twisted ropes of the sling, showcasing Bernini’s skill in portraying tension and movement in marble. This statue contrasts Michelangelo’s famous David by capturing the hero in the midst of battle rather than in a calm, contemplative stance.
16. The Kiss of Death is a marble sculpture made in 1930 and found in Poblenou Cemetery, Barcelona.
This emotionally intense sculpture is renowned for its depiction of the delicate boundary between life and death, symbolized by Death’s kiss.
17. The Weight of Thought, bronze sculptures by Thomas Lerooy.
18. Victor Noir’s grave in Père-Lachaise cemetery, created by Patrick Magaud in 1984, has gained fame not for Noir’s journalistic work but for the legend surrounding his death and burial site.
Noir was a journalist shot dead, and his grave features a full-sized bronze statue of him lying down, as if recently shot. Over time, the statue became a fertility symbol. Legend has it that kissing the statue on the lips, leaving a flower in Victor’s hat, and rubbing the genital area enhances fertility, improves one’s sex life, or helps find a husband within a year. This has led to the lips and trousers’ bulge on the statue becoming noticeably shiny from repeated contact. In 2004, a fence was erected around the grave to prevent this practice, but public protest led to its removal. Victor Noir’s grave remains one of the most visited and talked-about monuments in Père-Lachaise.
19. The amazing handkerchief detail in this marble statue made by French sculptor Louis Philippe Mouchy in 1781.
Featuring a highly realistic handkerchief carved to appear as delicate lace, draped around the neck of the figure. The sculpture captures the fine details of the lacework, folds, and textures, showcasing Mouchy’s skill in replicating soft fabrics in hard marble, a testament to his mastery of the medium. The statue also displays the figure’s elaborate curls and formal attire, highlighting the elegance and refinement typical of 18th-century French sculpture.
20. The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, a renowned Baroque sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, located in the Cornaro Chapel of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.
This intricate marble sculpture depicts Saint Teresa of Ávila in a moment of religious ecstasy, her face expressing both pain and bliss as an angel holds a golden spear poised above her. Radiant golden rays crafted from gilded bronze descend from above, symbolizing divine light and adding dramatic intensity to the scene.
21. Luo Li Rong is a contemporary artist renowned for crafting hyper-realistic clay and bronze sculptures.
22. The Dignity statue in South Dakota, a stunning 50-foot-tall sculpture of a Native American woman draped in a star quilt.
The statue features a blend of metal and vibrant blue diamond shapes that catch the light, symbolizing the cultural heritage and spirit of the Lakota and Dakota people. The woman’s expression is serene, with her arms outstretched as if embracing the landscape around her.
24. Freedom Sculpture, Philadelphia
“I wanted to create a sculpture almost anyone, regardless of their background, could look at and instantly recognize that it is about the idea of struggling to break free. This sculpture is about the struggle for achievement of freedom through the creative process” — Zenos Frudakis:
25. The vision of Constantine by Bernini is arguably one of the most underrated sculpture in art history.
Gian Lorenzo revolutionized the art form by infusing unprecedented movement into stone.
26. The Mud Maid by Sue Hill, located in the Lost Garden of Heligan, Cornwall, UK.
Depending on the time of the year, the mud maid’s hair and clothes change when the seasonal plants and moss grow over the sculpture. More: Mud Maid – Living sculpture by Sue and Pete Hill (5 photos and video).
27. Departure, a stunning bronze sculpture by artist George Lundeen, highlighted by the frost.
The sculpture is subtly highlighted by a layer of frost, enhancing the scene with a sense of cold and quiet intimacy, as if capturing a moment of departure or waiting.
28. The Resting Boxer, crafted more than 2,000 years ago, is one of the most realistic sculptures ever made and one of the finest examples of bronze sculptures to have survived from the ancient world.
It was excavated in Rome in 1885. Its incredible features, such as its pose, gaze, broken nose, cauliflower ears, scarred face, and bruised eyes, have been enchanting the world ever since.
30. The mesmerizing details of The West Wind, a surreal marble sculpture by American artist Thomas Ridgeway Gould.
Gould’s masterpiece likely drew inspiration from Percy Shelley’s “Ode to the West Wind,” in which the west wind serves as an allegory for the cyclical nature of change and revolution:
More: Sculptures That Blend With Nature (10 Photos)
Which sculpture is your favorite?
Stone by Stone: Justin Bateman’s Incredible Pebble Portraits in Thailand (12 Photos)
Content warning: Discover Justin Bateman's breathtaking pebble art, including the iconic "George Washingstone," created in Bangkok, Thailand. Made with stones from a railway, this temporary masterpiece blends history, nature, and creativity.
Justin Bateman makes amazing art using stones and pebbles.
His portraits capture the feelings and stories of his subjects while showing how temporary art can be. He creates his works outside, and over time, nature takes them back.
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One of his coolest pieces is “George Washingstone.”
He made it in Bangkok, Thailand, with stones he found by a railway. Bateman joked, “I did have to wash the stones,” showing how much care he puts into his art. This portrait of George Washington mixes history and nature in a really creative way.
‘Paper money has had the effect that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice.’ – George Washington
‘Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.’ –Henry David Thoreau
‘Grace’
‘Peace isn’t an experience free of challenges, free of rough and smooth, it’s an experience that’s expansive enough to include all that arises without feeling threatened.’ – Pema Chödrö
Justin Bateman: My work is not political, but the context is inherent in every portraits physiognomy. ‘Grace’ is based on a photograph by Oleg Doroshenko, ‘Myanmar old lady’.
‘Fisherman’
‘The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope’. – John Buchan
‘Refugee 1’
‘The aim is not to make a portrait, it is to express the soul of a subject, however briefly’. – Justin Bateman
Justin Bateman: Where do we belong? It can be hard to know, but most of us have a place we call home. Others lack both material and spiritual homes, taking temporary refuge where they can… Those who were simply born in the wrong place at the wrong time. The forgotten faces series of ‘Refugees’ explores the brevity of belonging for those people who’s name and fate is unknown. Inspired by a photograph of Burmese Refugees in Thailand, with the kind permission of Christian Bobst.
‘Refugee 2’
Justin Bateman: Help Myanmar end the violence and restore democracy by donating to the interim government CRPH.
‘Mandela Mandala’
‘During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.’ – Nelson Mandela
Justin Bateman: In collaboration with the earth, these momentary reflections sometimes represent our human ideals. But they are only ever allegories for something far greater…. To witness a love that will outlive any object.
‘Masonry Messiah’
“Faith is a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see and the strength to let go of our fear of uncertainty” – Brené Brown
Justin Bateman: Stones have illustrated core concepts in spiritual teachings for centuries. Whilst creating the mosaics it is possible to achieve a contemplative state of heightened awareness and meditation. In this discipline there is freedom. The stones are integral to my practice whereby the medium is very much the message.
‘La Scapigliata’
‘I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than closed by belief’. – Gerry Spence
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What do you think about the land art by Justin Bateman? Should we do a part 2 of his newer artworks?
Stone By Stone (20 Photos)
Discover the amazing world of Jon Foreman, where nature and art come together in incredible land sculptures.
Using stones, driftwood, and other natural materials, Foreman turns everyday landscapes into stunning works of art. He lives in Wales and creates art that shows how people and nature can work together. Each sculpture is carefully arranged with beautiful patterns and shapes that highlight the wonders of the natural world.🔗 Follow Jon Foreman on Instagram
Lux Tenebris
Jon Foreman: Created at Pensarn, Abergele. This was the last piece I made in 2021! I was glad to have gotten the chance to work on a large scale again, it had been a while! As ever I had an idea that changed as I progressed but I love that this one has curves going horizontally and vertically with a kind of half pipe effect (a curved ramp of stones either side). Also very lucky to have had the chance to capture the sea engulfing it. Although it was coming in very fast it was coming very calmly which allowed me to get plenty of photos, got my feet wet for this shot!
Crescent
Jon Foreman: Created at Lindsway Bay, Pembrokeshire. I’m so used to following the circle round further that its hard to break the habit. Glad to have managed it with this one though! It really feels like it merges into the sand, which is something that I’m not sure I’ve succeeded in doing in the past. At least not as well as this one.
Dissicio Quadratum
Created at Freshwater West.
Circumflexus
Jon Foreman: Created for Llano Earth Art Fest Texas. This is the most intensive work I’ve created and took four days to complete! I initially started with the largest stones making the back of the circle, as the stones got smaller I began to realise the time that would be involved. I’d love to know how many there actually are! Photo by Laurence Winram Photography.
Fluidus
Jon Foreman: Yes it looks like a jellyfish, no its not meant to be one. I’m not trying to suppress any imagination but for me I’m essentially trying to create something that doesn’t yet exist so that attachment to something that does exist gets on my nerves haha also feels like its oversimplifying the work a bit… But call it what you want haha!This one was actually created before “Peruersum” (The 4 day piece created at LEAF) and is what Peruersum was based on. The difference being that I didn’t have the time fill a full circle for this one so I got the opportunity at LEAF. I love creating the familiarity between pieces of work without directly repeating something. Having said that, i don’t know that I could directly repeat a piece of work without it becoming a tiny bit different!
Also the sand was really annoying that day and every time I put a stone into the sand it created the cracks you can see between the stones, interesting effect i suppose
Acervus Circlus
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. I love working like this, finding colours that contrast well and placing on top of one another. Very satisfying work to do, showing freshwater Wests colours in a different way, although I usually add white too I thought amongst these white may stand out too much.
Expletio Duo
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. This piece is 1 in a 3 part set that I’m trying to get made. Many of you will have seen “Expletio” which is a single spiral using these same colours and this fractal style of working. I shall at some stage be creating the third in the set which will be a triple spiral in the same style! Anyway this one proved more fiddly than the previous version, I think I must have downscaled it a bit and that coupled with cold/windy weather made for difficult work. Got there in the end though!
Druid Spiral
Jon Foreman: Created at Druidston I love working with the slate at this beach, definitely has a different vibe and colour, I’ll have to get back there again soon!
Sinking Circle
Jon Foreman: Although I don’t consider myself an especially good photographer I’m very happy with how this one turned out, aside from the work itself looking good (and with this angle showing the incline more clearly) aside from the work I think I caught the atmosphere of the day which isn’t often very obvious in my work! Also love the water making the edge of the stones glow and they disappear into the distance, I’m all about depth within the sculpture why not outside the sculpture too.
Lumen
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. A couple of years back I created a very similar piece to this, the only difference being that the stones were previously placed flat. I feel the sense of movement is enhanced with them placed this way really radiating outward as they disperse.
Nether Flower
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. Couldn’t resist sharing this angle with the shadows! This one got a little bit messy in the middle because of the nature of the placement in the space available. I have to start in the middle and slot the next layer behind the previous so the more I add the less space there is in the small “hole” I made for this. So yeah they got a little bit squashed but I can live with that!
Above Below
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. Another mushroom creation, couldn’t resist making use of the massive branch of driftwood. Again these are just stones balanced on sticks accept where they go over the driftwood. A fun one for sure… More mushrooms to come!
Shroom Sheet
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West I’ve done quite a lot now with shrooms, yes they’re stones balanced on sticks, no – its not as difficult as it seems! .. until you start putting them very close together… But until creating this piece I’ve yet to work with them while incorporating colour (or more precisely colour change) as with this one! I’ll likely do more at some stage!
Obnatus Luna
Jon Foreman: These stones are often buried under the sand when there’s been particularly high tides so I have to hope they’re not buried every time!
Flos Tholus
Jon Foreman: At Freshwater West. The only plan I had was to make triangles that go from large in the middle to small on the outside, which, in essence is what i did. However it does really resemble the flower of life when seen from above. You’ll have to wait for that shot though! Stay tuned.
Direct
Jon Foreman: Direct, 2025. Created fairly recently (08/09/2025) at Poppit sands, a first for me making stoneworks. Had a great time that week with a bunch of Land Art friends, more work to come from that time and more shots of this work too! P.S its pretty big, those far strands of stones are longer than they look, its just the angle!More: 9 Leaf Sculptures That Stir the Soul in the Forest (Art by Jon Foreman)
What do you think about this art by Jon Foreman? Which one is your favorite?
22 Amazing Dirty Van Artworks
Content warning: Next time you see a dusty car, do not write “wash me” on the window. These artists are turning road grime into masterpieces that belong in a gallery! More: Cars With Attitude (10 Photos) 🏰 1. The Dusty Castle — By Dirty Van Art This van hasn’t seen a car
Next time you see a dusty car, do not write “wash me” on the window. These artists are turning road grime into masterpieces that belong in a gallery!
More: Cars With Attitude (10 Photos)
🏰 1. The Dusty Castle — By Dirty Van Art
This van hasn’t seen a car wash in years. Luckily, that just means there is more room for a majestic castle. The winding path leads right to the door handle. It is the perfect home for a tiny, grimy king.
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🤖 2. RoboCop and Cat — By Pro Boy Nick
Even a cyborg needs a furry friend. This piece combines 80s action with a very soft message. All cats are beautiful, even when they are drawn in truck soot. It is a tough look with a sweet heart.
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🌊 3. Deep Sea Grime — By Pro Boy Nick in Moscow, Russia
The ocean is a lot closer than you think. This artist found a whole underwater world on the back of a delivery truck. The shading on the fish is better than most pencil drawings. Just don’t let it rain or the fish will swim away.
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🛡️ 4. The Headless Knight — By Pro Boy Nick in Moscow, Russia
This knight lost his head but kept his horse. The artist used the natural highlights of the truck to create a spooky glow. It looks like a scene from a dark fairy tale. The snow on the roof adds a perfect wintry touch.
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💀 5. Ghostly Skeleton — By Pro Boy Nick in Moscow, Russia
This little guy looks like he is hiding from the car wash. The detail in the bones is absolutely haunting. It is amazing how much depth you can get with just a finger and some mud. This truck definitely has a soul now.
Artist: Pro Boy Nick.
🪰 6. The Giant Dragonfly — By Dirty Van Art
Normally, bugs on a van are not a good thing. This giant dragonfly is the big exception. The wings look delicate enough to flutter away. It is a great way to make a big white van look a lot more natural.
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🪖 7. Battlefield Dust — By James Gibson in Norfolk
This is a serious piece of history on a very non-serious surface. The artist captured the mood of the battlefield perfectly. You can almost feel the fog in the background. It is a moving tribute made of temporary materials.
Artist: James Gibson.
🌌 8. Stormtrooper Squad — By Dirty Van Art
These Stormtroopers are finally on the right track. This van is ready to join the Galactic Empire. Hopefully, their driving is better than their aim in the movies. May the dust be with you!
Photos from Dirty Van Art.
🦖 9. The Dinosaur Skeleton — By Pro Boy Nick
The dinosaur skeleton makes the trailer look like a mobile museum. It looks like a prehistoric fossil that decided to take a road trip.
Artist: Pro Boy Nick.
🧠 10. Science Legends — By Dirty Van Art
Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking are here to help with your commute. This van is officially the smartest vehicle on the road. The artist even included dates and a tribute to Pi Day. It is a very intelligent use of grime.
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🐜 11. Insect Invasion — By Dirty Van Art
These flies are huge, but they don’t buzz! The artist filled the side of this van with a whole swarm of insects. The detail on the legs and wings is super impressive. It is enough to make any passerby do a double take.
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🗽 12. Lady Liberty — By Dirty Van Art
Freedom is being able to turn your car window into a landmark. This Statue of Liberty looks like it was etched into glass. The artist used the dust to create a beautiful, soft light effect. It is a tiny slice of New York on a car.
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👥 13. Expressions in Dust — By Pro Boy Nick
There are so many different people living in this dust! Each face has a unique expression and story. It is amazing how much emotion the artist can pull out of a dirty van. It makes the vehicle feel like a crowd of people.
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🎸 14. Filthy Song — By Dirty Van Art in West Norfolk
This van is loud and proud about being dirty. The artist combined a great portrait with a funny musical pun. It is a great way to tell the world that you are skipping the car wash for art. Stay filthy, West Norfolk!
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🎩 15. Abraham Lincoln — By Dirty Van Art
Honest Abe has never looked so grimy. This window art perfectly mimics the famous statue in Washington D.C. The shading on the suit and chair is top notch. It is a very presidential way to travel.
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⛰️ 16. Mount Rushmore — By Dirty Van Art
Why drive to South Dakota when you can see the presidents right here? These four faces are carved out of pure dust. The artist even managed to get their iconic expressions right. It is a monument that only lasts until the next rainstorm.
Artist: Dirty Van Art.
🎤 17. Dolores O’Riordan Tribute — By Dirty Van Art in West Norfolk
This is a beautiful memorial for a legendary singer. The detail in the microphone and her expression is really touching. It is proof that art can be meaningful no matter what it is made of. The Cranberries fans will love this one.
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🤡 18. The Joker — By Dirty Van Art
Why so serious? This Joker looks like he is ready to cause some chaos on the highway. The messy dust actually makes his makeup look even more realistic. It is a perfect fit for the grimy medium.
Photos: Dirty Van Art.
🦷 19. Happy Doodad — By Dirty Van Art
This little character is just happy to be here. He has one tooth and a lot of personality. It is a simple drawing that is sure to make any driver behind them smile. Sometimes the simplest doodles are the best.
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🧼 20. Please Don’t Wash — By Dirty Van Art
This is a direct command for all car wash owners. Washing this van would be a crime against art. The font is very professional for something written in dirt. Keep it dirty and keep it creative!
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☮️ 21. Anti-War Reflections — By Pro Boy Nick in Russia
These pieces carry a very heavy message on a very light surface. The artist used the grime to speak out against the war in Ukraine. The skulls and the lonely figure are very powerful. It shows that street art can be a strong voice for change.
Artist: Pro Boy Nick.
🎨 22. Grime Portrait — By Pro Boy Nick
This eye is watching everything on the road. The detail in the iris and the eyelashes is incredible. It is hard to believe this was made just by moving dust around. It is a beautiful way to end our collection.
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Art really can happen anywhere, even on a dirty truck! It is amazing to see how much beauty can be found in a little bit of road grime. We hope these photos made you look at your own dusty car a little differently.
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Cars With Attitude (10 Photos)
Winter can be miserable, but these creative geniuses decided to turn the freezing cold into a comedy show. Here are 10 cars that woke up with a whole new attitude.
Instead of just scraping the ice and grumbling about the temperature, these anonymous street artists saw a blank canvas. From accidental icicle-punks to cars that look like they’re plotting something, these 10 photos prove that snow is just nature’s paint.More: Snow is Fun (8 Photos)
1. The Squad
Even the police aren’t safe from the “Cars” movie treatment. These vans look like they are plotting something mischievous—or maybe they’re just happy to not be on patrol in the blizzard.
2. Punk’s Not Dead
This car didn’t just get snowed on; it grew a mohawk. The way the icicles have formed spikes gives this little red ride the most rebellious look in the entire parking lot. It’s arguably the coolest car in town.
3. Feeling Cheeky
A wink and a tongue out. This Volkswagen proves that a little bit of snow can bring out a car’s true personality. It’s amazing how a few swipes of a gloved hand can create such a distinct expression.
4. The Big Sniffer
When the snow piles up heavily on the hood, you have to work with what you’ve got. This artist sculpted a nose that could smell spring coming a mile away. It gives the car a grumpy, sophisticated look.
5. The Passengers
Why scrape the whole window when you can just draw your passengers? This is a brilliant way to clear just enough space to drive while telling a funny story about who is (or isn’t) in the car with you.
6. Wide Awake
This Peugeot looks absolutely thrilled to be freezing cold. That wide, toothy grin is enough to wake anyone up on a grey morning. It’s hard to be grumpy about the weather when your car is this happy.
7. Morning Commute Moods
Someone took the time to go down the entire row. Every emotion of the morning commute is captured here, from sleepy and suspicious to wide-eyed and worried. This row of cars represents us all before the first cup of coffee.
8. The Gossip Circle
A bird’s eye view of a parking lot personality crisis. It looks like they are all gossiping about the car next to them. Simple lines, maximum effect.
9. Love at First Frost
Who says parking lots aren’t romantic? These two neighboring cars were given eyes that gaze adoringly at one another. It’s clearly a winter date that is going very well.
10. Mr. Happy
Sometimes the simplest art is the best. A classic smiley face on a mint green car is just wholesome content. It’s a reminder that winter doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom.More: Funny Snow Sculptures (10 Photos)
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10 Forest Sculptures By Jon Foreman
Content warning: In the heart of Welsh woodlands, leaves, moss, and soil become mesmerizing canvases for land artist Jon Foreman. From vivid vortexes in Little Milford to a glowing gradient around a tree trunk in Colby Woods, this collection captures nine of his most ench
In the heart of Welsh woodlands, leaves, moss, and soil become mesmerizing canvases for land artist Jon Foreman. From vivid vortexes in Little Milford to a glowing gradient around a tree trunk in Colby Woods, this collection captures nine of his most enchanting interventions in nature — some co-created with Layla Parkin. Expect vibrant spirals, intricate patterns, and illusions that make the landscape pulse with life.
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1. Vortex — Little Milford Woods, Wales
2. Colos Curva — Little Milford Woods, Wales
3. Dissipatio — Colby Woods, Wales
4. Exolesco — Colby Woods, Wales
5. Horarium — Little Milford Woods, Wales
6. Fluentem Colos — Little Milford, Wales
7. Folia Quadrata — Little Milford Woods, Wales
8. Array — Little Milford, Wales
9. Musco — Minwear Woods, Wales
10. Portal — Little Milford Woods, Wales
Jon Foreman’s forest installations don’t just decorate nature — they collaborate with it. These temporary artworks transform the landscape into a living gallery, reminding us how even the simplest materials can create moments of wonder in public space.
More by Jon Foreman!: 18 Stunning Land Artworks by Jon Foreman! (Nature’s Beauty in Stone Patterns)
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8 Stunning Dog Murals Around the World (For Dog Lovers!)
Dogs have inspired countless works of art worldwide.
Murals featuring these loyal companions brighten urban spaces and bring comfort to those who pass by. Here are eight stunning murals and artworks celebrating dogs.Love cats to? Go here!: 43 Purrfect Street Art Pieces – A Tribute to Our Cats
1. Lalone’s Mural in Málaga, Spain
This mural by Lalone in Málaga, Spain, shows a hooded figure sitting with two dogs. The photorealistic details and street-style elements create a touching scene of companionship. See more photos and details here.
2. “E ‘Torre” by Giulio Masieri in Pordenone, Italy
Giulio Masieri’s “E ‘Torre” mural in Pordenone, Italy, depicts a large dog resting. The realistic style captures the dog’s calm posture and expressive eyes. See more photos and details here.
3. Clara Leff’s Mural in São Paulo, Brazil
Clara Leff’s vibrant mural in São Paulo, Brazil, features a close-up of a dog’s face against a bright yellow circle. The lifelike details emphasize the dog’s soulful expression. See more photos and details here.
4. WOSKerski’s Mural in Penge, South East London, England
In Penge, WOSKerski’s mural showcases a playful dog with its tongue sticking out. The exaggerated features and bold yellow background make this artwork eye-catching. See more photos and details here.
5. Springer Spaniel by Spacehop in Exeter, UK
Spacehop, also known as Jeff Evans, painted a realistic Springer Spaniel on the Exe Bridge in Exeter, UK. The mural’s detailed depiction of the dog adds charm to its urban setting. See more photos and details here.
6. Smates’ Underwater Dog in Mechelen, Belgium
Smates created a mural in Mechelen showing a dog diving underwater. The dynamic composition and realistic water effects bring the scene to life. See more photos and details here.
7. Jimmy Dvate’s Silo Art in Major Plains, Australia
Jimmy Dvate’s mural on a grain silo in Major Plains, Australia, features a working dog. The attention to detail highlights the dog’s sharp gaze and natural strength. See more photos and details here.
8. Batist Vermeulen’s Sculpture in Antwerp, Belgium
In Antwerp, Batist Vermeulen’s sculpture shows a child and a dog lying under a cobblestone blanket. The piece blends seamlessly with the plaza’s design. See more photos and details here.These eight murals and artworks celebrate dogs in diverse artistic styles, from photorealism to playful exaggeration. Which one is your favorite? Let us know!
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The Art of Stones (12 Photos by Jon Foreman)
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Have you ever seen a beach look this good? Jon Foreman turns stones into hypnotic patterns that look like they belong in a dream. In 2025, he traveled from Wales to Taiwan to create these 12 masterpieces. Some pieces were made with Layla Parkin, and they are all absolutely stunning. Check out these 12 photos of his land art!
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🌀 1. Revolve — Druidston, Hamlet in Wales
This dark stone spiral pulls your eyes right into the center. It looks like a giant fingerprint left by nature on the sand.
Jon Foreman: Although I love it when a big wave takes the piece in one, Sometimes the gently lapping waves can provide an extra element to a piece. In this case the small crease lines in the sand – a reaction to the stones being there provide an extra essence of motion to a work that already suggests that. I respond to nature, nature responds to me. A conversation, if you like.
☀️ 2. Circuitus Meridiem — Druidston, Hamlet in Wales
This one looks like a glowing stone sun. The white pebbles in the middle pop against the darker stones on the outside. It is the perfect way to welcome the morning.
🌈 3. Sol Colorum — Freshwater West
This is a rainbow made of rocks. The colors shift from orange to blue so perfectly you might think the beach was painted. Nature has the best color palette.
🌗 4. Halved — Lindsway Bay, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
This piece looks like a giant pebble split in half. It shows how different colors and textures can fit together in perfect balance. It is like a stone yin and yang.
🍂 5. Lapis Folium — Gann Estuary (Dale), Wales
A 3D leaf made entirely of red stones. It looks like nature forgot a giant autumn leaf on the sand. The detail is simply amazing.
🔘 6. Augere — Druidston, Hamlet in Wales
A huge circle with a bright center. The layers of stones make it look like the art is glowing from the inside. It is hard to believe these are just normal rocks.
🌊 7. Ripple — Qixingtan Beach, Hualien, Taiwan
This looks like a black and white galaxy on the shore. It is as if a drop of water hit the beach and turned into stone. It was created for a festival in Taiwan.
Jon Foreman: As a Ripple, through water undulates and expands, as does the flow of this artwork. Symbolic of the expansion of the festival and the waves it makes, bringing people together from across seas and transcending languages. This piece is also an evolution and expansion on the piece created by myself and Terry in Hualien last year. Spent a few days on this, very slow work, but luckily the sun was behind the clouds this time, so it wasn’t as hot as last time!, we built this piece to last for the festival time so between every large stone there are three small pebbles that act as a tripod for the next stone, even the smallest stacks feature this technique. it was very slow work by comparison to my more floor based work. The overall form is influenced by the ripple effect caused by a droplet in water. I have a fascination with creating flow with such solid objects as stones. I think there’s more to be experimented with for this form.
💥 8. Colos Chaos — Freshwater West
Hundreds of tiny stone towers standing together in a starburst. This collaboration with Layla Parkin looks like a stone explosion that stopped in time. Do not sneeze near this one!
Jon Foreman: It was quite a rush towards the end as the sun was going down, I would have liked to have adjusted some bits even after looking at pictures now, even so I’m still happy with it!
🌙 9. Shell Moon — Sandy Haven Beach, UK
A crescent moon made from hundreds of shells. It is delicate, beautiful, and fits perfectly with the golden sunset light. Truly magical stuff.
🌟 10. Radiance — Freshwater West
A sunburst pattern with a hollow middle. The sharp stone rays look like they are reaching out for the ocean. It is simple but very powerful.
🐚 11. Fossil — Lindsway Bay, Pembrokeshire, UK
This is a massive drawing in the sand. It looks like a giant prehistoric creature left a mark behind. It is huge compared to the person walking nearby!
〰️ 12. Fluidform — Pensarn, Wales
Long rows of white stones that look like frozen waves. The way they ripple across the sand is very calming. It is the perfect way to end this collection.
More: 18 Stunning Land Artworks by Jon Foreman!
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Stone By Stone (20 Photos)
Discover the amazing world of Jon Foreman, where nature and art come together in incredible land sculptures.
Using stones, driftwood, and other natural materials, Foreman turns everyday landscapes into stunning works of art. He lives in Wales and creates art that shows how people and nature can work together. Each sculpture is carefully arranged with beautiful patterns and shapes that highlight the wonders of the natural world.🔗 Follow Jon Foreman on Instagram
Lux Tenebris
Jon Foreman: Created at Pensarn, Abergele. This was the last piece I made in 2021! I was glad to have gotten the chance to work on a large scale again, it had been a while! As ever I had an idea that changed as I progressed but I love that this one has curves going horizontally and vertically with a kind of half pipe effect (a curved ramp of stones either side). Also very lucky to have had the chance to capture the sea engulfing it. Although it was coming in very fast it was coming very calmly which allowed me to get plenty of photos, got my feet wet for this shot!
Crescent
Jon Foreman: Created at Lindsway Bay, Pembrokeshire. I’m so used to following the circle round further that its hard to break the habit. Glad to have managed it with this one though! It really feels like it merges into the sand, which is something that I’m not sure I’ve succeeded in doing in the past. At least not as well as this one.
Dissicio Quadratum
Created at Freshwater West.
Circumflexus
Jon Foreman: Created for Llano Earth Art Fest Texas. This is the most intensive work I’ve created and took four days to complete! I initially started with the largest stones making the back of the circle, as the stones got smaller I began to realise the time that would be involved. I’d love to know how many there actually are! Photo by Laurence Winram Photography.
Fluidus
Jon Foreman: Yes it looks like a jellyfish, no its not meant to be one. I’m not trying to suppress any imagination but for me I’m essentially trying to create something that doesn’t yet exist so that attachment to something that does exist gets on my nerves haha also feels like its oversimplifying the work a bit… But call it what you want haha!This one was actually created before “Peruersum” (The 4 day piece created at LEAF) and is what Peruersum was based on. The difference being that I didn’t have the time fill a full circle for this one so I got the opportunity at LEAF. I love creating the familiarity between pieces of work without directly repeating something. Having said that, i don’t know that I could directly repeat a piece of work without it becoming a tiny bit different!
Also the sand was really annoying that day and every time I put a stone into the sand it created the cracks you can see between the stones, interesting effect i suppose
Acervus Circlus
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. I love working like this, finding colours that contrast well and placing on top of one another. Very satisfying work to do, showing freshwater Wests colours in a different way, although I usually add white too I thought amongst these white may stand out too much.
Expletio Duo
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. This piece is 1 in a 3 part set that I’m trying to get made. Many of you will have seen “Expletio” which is a single spiral using these same colours and this fractal style of working. I shall at some stage be creating the third in the set which will be a triple spiral in the same style! Anyway this one proved more fiddly than the previous version, I think I must have downscaled it a bit and that coupled with cold/windy weather made for difficult work. Got there in the end though!
Druid Spiral
Jon Foreman: Created at Druidston I love working with the slate at this beach, definitely has a different vibe and colour, I’ll have to get back there again soon!
Sinking Circle
Jon Foreman: Although I don’t consider myself an especially good photographer I’m very happy with how this one turned out, aside from the work itself looking good (and with this angle showing the incline more clearly) aside from the work I think I caught the atmosphere of the day which isn’t often very obvious in my work! Also love the water making the edge of the stones glow and they disappear into the distance, I’m all about depth within the sculpture why not outside the sculpture too.
Lumen
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. A couple of years back I created a very similar piece to this, the only difference being that the stones were previously placed flat. I feel the sense of movement is enhanced with them placed this way really radiating outward as they disperse.
Nether Flower
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. Couldn’t resist sharing this angle with the shadows! This one got a little bit messy in the middle because of the nature of the placement in the space available. I have to start in the middle and slot the next layer behind the previous so the more I add the less space there is in the small “hole” I made for this. So yeah they got a little bit squashed but I can live with that!
Above Below
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. Another mushroom creation, couldn’t resist making use of the massive branch of driftwood. Again these are just stones balanced on sticks accept where they go over the driftwood. A fun one for sure… More mushrooms to come!
Shroom Sheet
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West I’ve done quite a lot now with shrooms, yes they’re stones balanced on sticks, no – its not as difficult as it seems! .. until you start putting them very close together… But until creating this piece I’ve yet to work with them while incorporating colour (or more precisely colour change) as with this one! I’ll likely do more at some stage!
Obnatus Luna
Jon Foreman: These stones are often buried under the sand when there’s been particularly high tides so I have to hope they’re not buried every time!
Flos Tholus
Jon Foreman: At Freshwater West. The only plan I had was to make triangles that go from large in the middle to small on the outside, which, in essence is what i did. However it does really resemble the flower of life when seen from above. You’ll have to wait for that shot though! Stay tuned.
Direct
Jon Foreman: Direct, 2025. Created fairly recently (08/09/2025) at Poppit sands, a first for me making stoneworks. Had a great time that week with a bunch of Land Art friends, more work to come from that time and more shots of this work too! P.S its pretty big, those far strands of stones are longer than they look, its just the angle!More: 9 Leaf Sculptures That Stir the Soul in the Forest (Art by Jon Foreman)
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Fun With Snow Sculptures (35 photos)
Content warning: From dancing snow couples to playful cats climbing trees, winter turns into a playground for creativity. Explore 29 incredible snow sculptures that transform snow into stunning art.
When winter covers everything in snow, it turns the world into a blank canvas.
That’s when creativity really shines! From fun shapes to super-detailed designs, snow can be turned into art. We asked our Facebook friends to share their coolest snow creations, and they delivered! Here are 35 snow sculptures that will make you see snow in a whole new way.
More: Fun! (8 Photos)
I asked for pictures of snow sculptures by followers of Street Art Utopia on Facebook. Here are some of them!:
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Fun! (8 Photos)
Playful artworks pop up in unexpected corners of the world — from a life-size Totoro bus stop in Japan to clever urban tricks with pipes, cones, and hydrants. These 8 street art and public art pieces show how humor and imagination can transform ordinary surroundings into delightful encounters.
More: Clever! (10 Photos)
1. A Little Help — By David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA
A chalk drawing on a sidewalk of a bear and a squirrel playing badminton over a net, with a real shuttlecock placed on the pavement to complete the scene. More!: Beautiful Autumn By David Zinn! (9 Photos)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
2. E.T. Hydrant
A cutout of E.T. installed under a red mechanical hydrant fixture, which doubles as the character’s large eyes. The piece merges real-world objects with the artwork.
3. Opera Parking Entrance — In Tallinn, Estonia
Barrier arms at the Estonian National Opera parking lot redesigned with sculpted hands, making them look like conductors holding batons in mid-performance.
4. Totoro Bus Stop — Unknown in Takaharu, Japan
A life-size sculpture of Totoro created by grandparents for their grandchildren, set at a countryside bus stop as a tribute to Studio Ghibli’s classic film.More about Totoro Bus Stop and photos!: Grandparents Build Life-Size Totoro Bus Stop for Their Grandkids in Japan
5. Mini Stonehenge
Loose paving bricks arranged on a sidewalk to resemble a miniature Stonehenge, placed humorously beside a traffic cone.
6. Cacofonix Tied to a Tree — By OakOak in France
Street art featuring Cacofonix, the bard from Asterix and Obelix, painted on a tree. Red construction tubing wrapped around the trunk makes it appear as if he is tied up, echoing the classic comic scenes. More!: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)🔗 Follow OakOak on Instagram
7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — EFIX in France
A mural where the Ninja Turtles burst out of wall pipes, chasing a character across the surface. The painted figures are cleverly integrated with the real pipes.🔗 Follow EFIX on Instagram
8. Wile E. Coyote TNT — By EFIX in France
A street piece showing Wile E. Coyote painted on a wall, positioned to press down on a red TNT detonator. The real block and lever are integrated into the cartoon gag. More!: EFIX’s Clever Art (9 Photos)🔗 Follow EFIX on Instagram
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David Zinn’s Magical Chalk Art: 11 Whimsical Creations That Spark Joy
Content warning: Delve into the enchanting world of David Zinn, where everyday sidewalks become magical canvases bursting with imaginative characters and playful stories. David Zinn’s chalk art invites viewers into a whimsical universe, where vibrant creations like Sluggo
Delve into the enchanting world of David Zinn, where everyday sidewalks become magical canvases bursting with imaginative characters and playful stories.
David Zinn’s chalk art invites viewers into a whimsical universe, where vibrant creations like Sluggo, the cheerful green monster, and Philomena, the soaring pig, seamlessly interact with urban landscapes, sparking joy and wonder.
Renowned for his ephemeral art, Zinn transforms ordinary urban spaces into captivating scenes that surprise and delight passersby. His temporary chalk creations celebrate the beauty of fleeting moments, leaving behind a sense of childlike awe.
These photos highlight the colorful charm and imaginative spirit of Zinn’s unique street art, which continues to inspire smiles and curiosity in cities around the world.
More: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
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Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
Chalk Artist David Zinn
David Zinn is a street artist known for transforming ordinary urban landscapes into imaginative worlds. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Zinn has been creating street art since the 1980s. His medium of choice is chalk, which perfectly capturing the fleeting nature of street art.Zinn’s creations often feature playful creatures, such as his well-known character Sluggo—a green monster with endearing eyes—and a flying pig named Philomena. These characters are typically placed in unexpected settings, interacting with real-world objects in surprising ways that challenge viewers’ perceptions and bring joy to public spaces.
David Zinn’s work is characterized by its blend of whimsy, humor, and a masterful use of the urban canvas, making everyday scenes magical and inviting passersby to stop and ponder, or smile.
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Tragically or luckily, Ethan has lost count of his petals
Life lessons from augmented pareidolia the first yo is given, but the second yo is earned
Sibling Pep Talk
Jeremy’s First Lair
Nadine Listens to the Grapevine
Reading is Enflowering
Bernice is easily the most intimidating dodgeball player for her size
Chloe is 95% Burmese and 5% Fescue
Fly-by-night Impossibility
Fran’s summer hairstyle is 100% natural with very healthy roots
Lily can’t decide if she’s an understood overachiever or an overstood underachiever; either way, she’s making a lot of progress.
Looks like another long day of things stubbornly refusing to be impossible
Low altitude impossibilities at the Sideways Flying R
Marv learned this look from the puppy next door; he’s hoping your pocket is full of flies
Nadine and the Hydrophobic Frog
Nadine and the Silent Standoff
Philomena is a big fan of escapist literature
Philomena likes to start her days by watching for the second most impossible thing to happen
Rosie has an excellent sense of smell, which is why she always carries an olfactory support flower
Summer mood Angus will concede to flowers on his shirts and umbrellas in his drinks, but that’s where he draws the line
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More!: Whimsical Wonders: 7 Enchanting Chalk Artworks by David Zinn
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Stone By Stone (20 Photos)
Content warning: Which one is your favorite?
Discover the amazing world of Jon Foreman, where nature and art come together in incredible land sculptures.
Using stones, driftwood, and other natural materials, Foreman turns everyday landscapes into stunning works of art. He lives in Wales and creates art that shows how people and nature can work together. Each sculpture is carefully arranged with beautiful patterns and shapes that highlight the wonders of the natural world.
🔗 Follow Jon Foreman on Instagram
Lux Tenebris
Jon Foreman: Created at Pensarn, Abergele. This was the last piece I made in 2021! I was glad to have gotten the chance to work on a large scale again, it had been a while! As ever I had an idea that changed as I progressed but I love that this one has curves going horizontally and vertically with a kind of half pipe effect (a curved ramp of stones either side). Also very lucky to have had the chance to capture the sea engulfing it. Although it was coming in very fast it was coming very calmly which allowed me to get plenty of photos, got my feet wet for this shot!
Crescent
Jon Foreman: Created at Lindsway Bay, Pembrokeshire. I’m so used to following the circle round further that its hard to break the habit. Glad to have managed it with this one though! It really feels like it merges into the sand, which is something that I’m not sure I’ve succeeded in doing in the past. At least not as well as this one.
Dissicio Quadratum
Created at Freshwater West.
Circumflexus
Jon Foreman: Created for Llano Earth Art Fest Texas. This is the most intensive work I’ve created and took four days to complete! I initially started with the largest stones making the back of the circle, as the stones got smaller I began to realise the time that would be involved. I’d love to know how many there actually are! Photo by Laurence Winram Photography.
Fluidus
Jon Foreman: Yes it looks like a jellyfish, no its not meant to be one. I’m not trying to suppress any imagination but for me I’m essentially trying to create something that doesn’t yet exist so that attachment to something that does exist gets on my nerves haha also feels like its oversimplifying the work a bit… But call it what you want haha!
This one was actually created before “Peruersum” (The 4 day piece created at LEAF) and is what Peruersum was based on. The difference being that I didn’t have the time fill a full circle for this one so I got the opportunity at LEAF. I love creating the familiarity between pieces of work without directly repeating something. Having said that, i don’t know that I could directly repeat a piece of work without it becoming a tiny bit different!
Also the sand was really annoying that day and every time I put a stone into the sand it created the cracks you can see between the stones, interesting effect i suppose
Acervus Circlus
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. I love working like this, finding colours that contrast well and placing on top of one another. Very satisfying work to do, showing freshwater Wests colours in a different way, although I usually add white too I thought amongst these white may stand out too much.
Expletio Duo
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. This piece is 1 in a 3 part set that I’m trying to get made. Many of you will have seen “Expletio” which is a single spiral using these same colours and this fractal style of working. I shall at some stage be creating the third in the set which will be a triple spiral in the same style! Anyway this one proved more fiddly than the previous version, I think I must have downscaled it a bit and that coupled with cold/windy weather made for difficult work. Got there in the end though!
Druid Spiral
Jon Foreman: Created at Druidston I love working with the slate at this beach, definitely has a different vibe and colour, I’ll have to get back there again soon!
Sinking Circle
Jon Foreman: Although I don’t consider myself an especially good photographer I’m very happy with how this one turned out, aside from the work itself looking good (and with this angle showing the incline more clearly) aside from the work I think I caught the atmosphere of the day which isn’t often very obvious in my work! Also love the water making the edge of the stones glow and they disappear into the distance, I’m all about depth within the sculpture why not outside the sculpture too.
Lumen
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. A couple of years back I created a very similar piece to this, the only difference being that the stones were previously placed flat. I feel the sense of movement is enhanced with them placed this way really radiating outward as they disperse.
Nether Flower
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. Couldn’t resist sharing this angle with the shadows! This one got a little bit messy in the middle because of the nature of the placement in the space available. I have to start in the middle and slot the next layer behind the previous so the more I add the less space there is in the small “hole” I made for this. So yeah they got a little bit squashed but I can live with that!
Above Below
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. Another mushroom creation, couldn’t resist making use of the massive branch of driftwood. Again these are just stones balanced on sticks accept where they go over the driftwood. A fun one for sure… More mushrooms to come!
Shroom Sheet
Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West I’ve done quite a lot now with shrooms, yes they’re stones balanced on sticks, no – its not as difficult as it seems! .. until you start putting them very close together… But until creating this piece I’ve yet to work with them while incorporating colour (or more precisely colour change) as with this one! I’ll likely do more at some stage!
Obnatus Luna
Jon Foreman: These stones are often buried under the sand when there’s been particularly high tides so I have to hope they’re not buried every time!
Flos Tholus
Jon Foreman: At Freshwater West. The only plan I had was to make triangles that go from large in the middle to small on the outside, which, in essence is what i did. However it does really resemble the flower of life when seen from above. You’ll have to wait for that shot though! Stay tuned.
Direct
Jon Foreman: Direct, 2025. Created fairly recently (08/09/2025) at Poppit sands, a first for me making stoneworks. Had a great time that week with a bunch of Land Art friends, more work to come from that time and more shots of this work too! P.S its pretty big, those far strands of stones are longer than they look, its just the angle!
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10 Forest Sculptures By Jon Foreman
In the heart of Welsh woodlands, leaves, moss, and soil become mesmerizing canvases for land artist Jon Foreman. From vivid vortexes in Little Milford to a glowing gradient around a tree trunk in Colby Woods, this collection captures nine of his most enchanting interventions in nature — some co-created with Layla Parkin. Expect vibrant spirals, intricate patterns, and illusions that make the landscape pulse with life.
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1. Vortex — Little Milford Woods, Wales
2. Colos Curva — Little Milford Woods, Wales
3. Dissipatio — Colby Woods, Wales
4. Exolesco — Colby Woods, Wales
5. Horarium — Little Milford Woods, Wales
6. Fluentem Colos — Little Milford, Wales
7. Folia Quadrata — Little Milford Woods, Wales
8. Array — Little Milford, Wales
9. Musco — Minwear Woods, Wales
10. Portal — Little Milford Woods, Wales
Jon Foreman’s forest installations don’t just decorate nature — they collaborate with it. These temporary artworks transform the landscape into a living gallery, reminding us how even the simplest materials can create moments of wonder in public space.
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