Seashells aren’t the only thing that you’ve got the option to find on the beach.
If you’re lucky, you may stumble across one ofJustin Batemans carefully made works of art.
The UK-based artist uses colorful pebbles to recreate masterpieces likeMona LisaandGirl With a Pearl Earringas exquisiteland art.
All of these pieces are made on-site and survive for a short amount of time.
For Bateman, the creative process of putting together the mosaic is more satisfying than making a permanent mark.
To make each mosaic, Bateman uses a rainbow of found stones, both big and small.
As he arranges them according to hue and size, he is able to create effects similar to painting.
UK-based artist Justin Bateman recreates famous works of art by arranging colorful pebbles by hand.
He has reimagined masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci’sMona Lisaand Vermeer’sGirl With a Pearl Earringas land art.
