Jim Denevan, Master of the Ephemeral Sands

Jim Donovan shares his journey of becoming a sand artist, a passion he discovered over 20 years ago. He left his previous life as a surfer and chef to pursue sand drawing, a unique art form with few practitioners worldwide. Jim has created sand art globally, including a world record piece. He enjoys the ephemeral nature of sand art, using found tools like sticks, and embraces the impermanence as the tide washes his work away, allowing for new creations each day.

What does Jim Donovan describe as equally important in his sand drawing process?

• Mental and physical balance

• Speed and precision

• Color and texture

• Size and shape

What major life change did Jim Donovan make to pursue sand drawing?

• He became a professional photographer

• He started a new business

• He left his job as a chef and surfing

• He moved to a different country

Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as a place where Jim has drawn in the sand?

• Australia

• Uruguay

• Russia

• Brazil

What is Jim's preferred tool for drawing in the sand?

• A rake

• A brush

• A stick

• A shovel

What does Jim find most fulfilling about his sand drawing process?

• Leaving with nothing after finishing

• Drawing in front of large audiences

• Creating permanent art pieces

• Using the most advanced tools