This 2D art has been in light since a decade. The number of sand artists however is increasing significantly across the world. Each of the artists has their own unique style.
Few popular Sand Animators and Artists
Caroline leaf -:
Who is popularly known for introducing this medium in Animation field through her incredible works? She is one of the major artists who excels in Sand Animation as well as in animating through Paint on Glass. The contributions in these mediums include films like. The Owl Who Married a Goose (1975) Sand Animation, The Street (1976) Paint on Glass, and Black Soul (2000) Paint on Glass.
Works - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fusYZ7eIhps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHvy-J1BFu8
Kseniya Simonova –:
Also known as Sand Lady after she was declared as a winner of Ukraine Got Talent in 2009. The popularity of Sand art increased worldwide after her amazing performance. Later many artists started emerging in this field.
Works - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0WUo8AQdIA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=518XP8prwZo
Ilana Yahav –:
An Israeli sand artist who is known for expressing emotions through her art. Her skills in conveying the story through her neat and simplistic visuals are enchanting. The choice of music accompanied by the act makes her performance unique.
Works - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEgSoTCgvgA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWepVUYn54s
Cesarlinga -:
An Animator from Spain, who is mainly a Stop Motion Animator. He started as a 2D animator in 1994. Apart from working on many cartoon TV series and Films he has worked with Tim Burton, Laika Inc, and Joanna Quinn.
Works - http://vimeo.com/87951360
http://vimeo.com/3214560
David Myriam –:
Is a French Sand Drawing Artist who discovered sand drawing in 1998. He was mainly into making Animation films, then he started doing Live sand art performances.
Works - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qoe4xwjpZBo
http://tramage.com/Sand-Art-films-on-request.html?debut_articles=%40277
Corrie Francis Park –:
A classically trained animator and photographer based in Montana whose work lies between traditional and experimental. She has bagged many awards for her films including Annecy.
Works - A Tangled Tale - https://vimeo.com/78802560
Making of A Tangled Tale - https://vimeo.com/58060182
Isabel Herguera –:
An Animator from California Institute of Arts, Los Angeles. who keeps switching between teaching and filmmaking. She keeps taking workshops at National Institute of Design, Ahemdabad, India and is a visiting professor at China Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing.
Works - http://vimeo.com/1142479
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQMnp5ejsrU