More Sand!

I recently received a gift from a very close friend. He had recently taken a trip to the beach and brought me back a bottle of sand... YAY!!!! Now I have finally been able to finish some "Sea-Escapes" that have been sitting around half finished for weeks.

"In The Depth" (front open), Daniel Icaza, 2011, Mixed Media,  Red Coral, Fresh Water Pearls, Crystals, Acrylic, Sea Shells, Sand, Hemp, Match-Book   

This sand is a bit finer and darker than the sand I was previously using. Due to this difference these match-books are a little darker and have a "wetter" appearance than the first "Sea-Escapes" I made.

"In The Depth" (front open propped-up), Daniel Icaza, 2011

The darker sand is a welcome change in appearance as I feel it gives each piece even more variety, character and uniqueness. Ideally I would like to have a collection of different sands so that I could use each different type of sand to achieve specific effects to enhance the conceptual theme of each piece.

"Kelp Trove" (front), Daniel Icaza, 2011, Mixed Media, Red Coral, Fresh Water Pearls,  Crystals, Acrylic, Sea Shells, Sand, Hemp, Match-Book 

As much as I do love making these little beach vacations in boxes, I think it is time I take an actual trip to the beach as I really need to stock up on little shells and other tiny treasures for future pieces.

"Kelp Trove" (front open), Daniel Icaza, 2011

 Perhaps I will even be able to start my sand collection!!!

"Kelp Trove" (front inside), Daniel Icaza, 2011

I just really don't know when I will be able to head out to the shore. There are just so many things I need and want to do, but it seems like there is never enough time to do them all.

"Tide Pools" (front), Daniel Icaza, 2011, Mixed Media, Red Coral, Fresh Water Pearls, Crystals, Acrylic, Sea Shells, Sand, Hemp, Match-Book

I think in the mean time I will have to start making some differently themed match-books. I know I say this almost every time I talk about match-books but new match-books will be coming soon I promise.

"Tide Pools" (front inside), Daniel Icaza, 2011 

I guess that does it for now as I have to get back to making things. I hope you enjoyed this latest installment of "Sea-Escapes" and if you would like to see the previous "Sea-Escapes" please follow these links.
A Little Slice of Imaginary Heaven
Another Trip to the Bottom of the Sea
More Walks Down Beaches
Feeding My Addiction
I'll be back soon with more things to share I hope you come back to see what's new.
Until next time,
Peace and Love