Artist Joe Mangrum creates incredibly intricate and colorful paintings using just his hands and sacks of colored sand.
Mangrum has been creating his dazzling works since 2006, and has adorned the streets of New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and other places with amazing large scale compositions. He spends 6 to 8 hours on each painting, making up the designs as he works, and estimates he has completed over 550 paintings to date.
With their beautiful complex patterns and vibrant colors, they are sure to stop you in your tracks to admire them. Check out some of his creations below and view more at his Facebook page. Wouldn’t you like to see these stunning paintings on the streets of your city?
[via This Is Colossal, images via Joe Mangrum]