Sand & Digital Artwork
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RAGHAVENDRA HEGDE, 100, 4th Cross Rd, Ayappa Reddy Garden, Gokula 1st Stage, HMT Layout, Yeswanthpur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560054, India
located near Mathikere, Malleswaram, IISc Campus, Orion Mall, Sandal Soap Factory Metro Station, Rajajinagar
I make sand paintings and digital art, including custom portraits and themed pieces, using real sand and tech for both physical and NFT formats.
Pricing Guide
Pre-made Sand Art: Nature & Spiritual Themes
Artwork Specifications
- Design: Choice of existing inventory including nature, spiritual icons (Buddha/Shiva), or abstract themes.
- Build: 100% natural sand permanently fixed on rigid board or canvas to create texture.
- Dimensions: Standard size of approximately 24 inches x 36 inches.
Framing & Hardware
- Frame: Premium matte black or dark wood frame (1.5 to 2 inch thickness) included.
- Glazing: Protected by clear glass or non-reflective acrylic to prevent dust accumulation.
- Mounting: Pre-installed heavy-duty hooks and wire for immediate wall mounting.
Authentication
- Signature: Hand-signed by the artist.
- Proof: Includes a physical Certificate of Authenticity.
- Packing: Multi-layer bubble wrap packaging for safe local transport.
Custom Sand Portrait: Hyper-Realistic
Design Process
- Basis: Created from a client-provided high-contrast photograph.
- Scope: Single face (head and shoulders) portrait.
- Approvals: Includes initial consultation and one rough layout approval before sand application.
- Timeline: 7 to 14 days turnaround time.
Material & Build
- Medium: Graded natural sand in sepia/brown tones for a classic monochromatic look.
- Size: Approximately 24 inches x 30 inches (varies by image aspect ratio).
- Durability: Treated with industrial fixatives to ensure grain stability and prevent shedding.
Premium Finish
- Framing: Box-style framing included to add visual depth between the glass and the textured art.
- Glass: Museum-grade UV protective glass used to prevent adhesive fading.
- Extras: Signed and dated by the artist.
Digital Sand-Fusion Art: High-Res Master File
File Specifications
- Content: Vibrant or surreal color grading applied digitally over a physical sand-art base layer.
- Resolution: High-quality 300 DPI files provided in TIFF and JPEG formats.
- Printability: Suitable for large-scale printing up to 4 feet x 4 feet.
Usage Rights
- License: Limited edition rights for personal or commercial display (printing allowed).
- Copyright: Artist retains underlying copyright unless negotiated otherwise.
Delivery
- Method: Secure cloud download link.
- NFT Option: Can be transferred as an NFT on Polygon/Ethereum if user provides a compatible wallet (gas fees extra).
About Sand & Digital Artwork
Why Sand Art Feels Like Home to Me
Sand is my way to connect with Vasudaiva Kutumbakam (the world as one family). Every grain is different, but when I create, they come together - just like us. My art lives at the crossroads of earth and imagination, sometimes on canvas, sometimes on a screen.
What You’ll Find in My Work
- Physical Sand Paintings: Not just decor. These are stories set in sand, framed and ready. I work with all sizes, big and small.
- Thematic Experiments: I mess around with texture and colour.
- Eco-art, inspired by nature and the ‘go green’ vibe. Think sprouting seeds, flying birds.
- Spiritual pieces for moments of devotion - Lord Shiva, Lord Ram, Buddha. Hara hara Mahadeva!
- Patriotic art for national events because, Mera bharat mahaan (India is great).
- Custom Portraits: I can turn memories or icons into sustainable sand painting. Public figures, family, you name it.
Sand Meets Tech: Digital Art & NFTs
Some works start as sand, then move into the digital world - my ‘Sanddigi’ style. I use tech to remix my sand pieces, making them pop as spiritual digital artworks or even limited-edition NFT collections.
Earth, spirit, tech, and a bit of Jai Hind! That’s my art.
Meet your Expert
Raghavendra Hegde
13 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Namaskara! I’m Raghavendra Hegde, sand artist from Bangalore. Sure, I’ve got a post-grad in visual art, but sand—aye, that’s my real adda (spot). It’s not just art, it’s green art, eco-art. All those tiny grains, coming together, like Vasudaiva Kutumbakam (One World, One Family). Done 800+ shows, even performed at G-20, and got the 'Indian Iconic Artist' award from Pooja Hegde—funny coincidence, right? Connecting to my roots at Prakruthi Habba keeps me grounded.
My Work
Live sand art for events - I perform live sand art, telling custom stories for any event—corporate, award nights, even summits.
Sand paintings and digital art for sale - I make sustainable sand paintings and digital pieces—abstract, portraits, all limited edition ecoart.
Art with a message - My art celebrates culture, country, and sustainability. More than sand, it’s about connecting people.