A sand portrait tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday. I use fine grains of sand to capture the details and character of inspiring personalities.
Titled 'Spread', this piece is part of my 'Sanddigi' collection. It starts as a physical sand painting and is then transformed into a dynamic digital artwork, exploring themes of struggle and release.
My tribute for Independence Day, 'Jai Hind'. This piece captures the collective spirit of our nation, with countless individuals moving forward under the tricolor, all depicted in sand.
Titled 'Sprout', this eco-art piece symbolizes new beginnings and the resilience of nature. It's a simple yet powerful representation of my commitment to creating sustainable art.
A moment of peace captured in sand. This portrait of Buddha was created for Buddha Purnima, using a blend of colors to evoke a sense of calm and spiritual tranquility.
A glimpse of my 'Sand Fusion' collection displayed at a gallery. Seeing my work framed and arranged like this shows how a series of smaller pieces can create a large, impactful statement wall.
It was an immense honor to create a live sand art performance detailing the life of Mr. Azim Premji and then present this sand portrait to him for his 80th birthday celebrations.
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Sand & Digital Artwork in Bengaluru

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Raghavendra Hegde

I make sand paintings and digital art, including custom portraits and themed pieces, using real sand and tech for both physical and NFT formats.

Raghavendra Hegde

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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.

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Raghavendra Hegde

Raghavendra Hegde

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.

8-45K
Typical range

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