sandpainting

/ˈsændˌpeɪntɪŋ/
noun
  1. A type of art made by pouring colored sand onto a surface to create a picture or design.
    • The artist created a beautiful sandpainting of a desert landscape.
    • The Navajo sandpainting was displayed in the museum's Native American art section.
    • At the fair, children tried making their own sandpainting in small jars.
  2. The process or technique of creating art with colored sand.
    • Sandpainting requires patience and a steady hand to place the sand carefully.
    • The workshop taught the basics of sandpainting using simple tools like funnels and spoons.
    • She learned sandpainting from her grandmother, who was a master of the craft.
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