Finland-based artistDavid Popatakes an unusual approach to his street art.

In fact, he doesn’t even use walls, trains, or other typical surfaces.

Instead, he is drawn to nature and blends his evocative art into the landscape by creating earth murals.

David Popa Mural of a Woman on Floating Ice

At the outset, deciding how to create artwork that wouldn’t harm the environment took some careful planning.

And to get inspired, Popa had to turn to the past.

I asked myself at the inception of creating work in nature what did thecave paintersuse?

Portrait of a Woman Painted on the Earth by David Popa

Incredibly, he is able to achieve incredible detail and depth even using these limited materials.

David Popa uses natural pigments to create large-scale earth murals.

His ephemeral land art pushes him to work with the elements and the unexpectedlike ice breaking apart.

Earth Painting Using Natural Pigments by David Popa

On his Instagram, Popa often posts videos that give insight into his creative process.

Earth Murals by David Popa

David Popa Mural of a Woman on Ice

David Popa Mural of a Woman on Floating Ice

David Popa Mural of a Man on Floating Ice

Earth Mural of an Eagle by David Popa

Earth Mural by David Popa

Portrait of a Woman Painted on the Earth by David Popa