Toronto-based art studio Falling in Sand specializes in detailed 2D and 3D sand artworks created by expertly layering colored sand in various transparent containers.

The story of Falling in Sand began in 2018 when artist James Sun started showcasing his early sand art on TikTok. His early work was far from perfect, but it was enough to attract attention and slowly build an audience. Today, the studio create all kinds of sand art, from portraits of celebrities and fictional characters, to beautiful sceneries, as well as custom commissions. They are all made by meticulously adding layers of colored sand on top of each other using a needle-like tool.

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James Sun starts by creating an outline of the design he plans to recreate on the glass container, than proceeds to gradually fill it with whatever background color he chooses for his project. He slowly pumps colored sand through that thin tool he so expertly wields, and also uses it to arrange the specks of sands so they fall into just the right position.

Falling in Sand uses only is non-toxic and contains NO free silica or quartz, making it safe sand for kids.

For more amazing sand art, check out the beach sculptures of Spanish artist Andoni Bastarrika.