Each natural-colored stone acts as an individual paint stroke or mark thats integral to the overall image.
OnInstagramBateman plainly says, Pebbles are my Pixels.
By using found pebbles, Bateman never truly plans his portraits in advance.
“David #2”
Rather, he lets the stones themselves dictate the composition of the artwork.
Art should always be unrestricted, yet in its limits I find freedom, hesays.
This practice is a reminder of the impermanence of life, which is a theme Bateman explores, too.
“La Scapigliata”
He says, My work is impermanent, I leave only footprints.
Although each mosaic will eventually disappear, Bateman takes photos of his work as a digital reminder.
And lucky for us, this allows us to admire the impressive details of his work.
“La Scapigliata”
Its incredible how much depth and detail Bateman can achieve with pebbles alone.
Check out Batemans pebble art below and find more from his portfolio on hiswebsite.
British artist Justin Bateman creates impermanent artwork from found pebbles.
“Lady from Lombok”
La Scapigliata
Each naturally colored stone acts as a paint stroke or pixel.
“The King IX”
“Fisherman”
“Fisherman”
“Refugee”
Robert De Niro
“George Washingstone”
“George Washingstone”
Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough
“Mona Lisa”
“Mona Lisa”
“Girl with a Pearl Earring”
“Rembrandt”
“The Birth of Venus”
Frida Kahlo
“Pebble Picasso”
“Ho Chi Minh”
“Cherub”
