Day 326, 5 x 7″ pierced paper
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
I didn’t stop to think that creating an up-close image of a sand dollar might resemble a flower more than the sea creature. About a quarter of the way through finishing it, I certainly did though. Nonetheless, I do love the texture. It also got me thinking about ways I might juxtapose high detail imagery such as this, with areas of starkness.
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Micah Richardson 
It’s both a sand dollar and a flower. You are very good at this unusual techinique.
I know this sounds silly, but this seems to be visual art that might translate to people who can’t see … a kind of braille-ish art.
Sand dollars are such beautiful objects – I found and collected some without knowing what they were. Your technique is perfect for depicting their lovely detail.
Thank you so much, Anne! I feel like the technique has potential for some really interesting things. Much more exploration is needed still though:)
Not at all silly! I’ve had a few conversations with people saying something very similar. I would love feedback from someone who is blind to learn what they might ‘see’.
Thank you, Anna. I haven’t held a sand dollar for ages… This one was created by referencing a photo. Having the real thing here would have been nice.
I love that you’ve poked from both sides so some holes are raised and others aren’t (does that make sense?). It gives it a great sense of depth! I’m a writer, not an artist, but I might have to give this technique a try on a day off…
interesting blog
Thanks for checking it out!