Art, a Compass, and a Snowfield - Simon Beck

https://Art2Life.com - Art can manifest in countless ways, from traditional canvas paintings to more unconventional forms like intricate snow patterns. British artist Simon Beck uses only his feet and a compass to create breathtaking patterns on snow-covered landscapes, primarily near his home at the Les Arts Ski Resort near Mont Blanc in France.  Simon shares his unusual journey from competitive orienteering and map-making to becoming a pioneer of snow art. Join us as Simon shares insights into his creative process, the physical demands of his work, and the awe-inspiring interplay between nature and art. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… (0:00) Creating snow drawings mirrors reverse map-making  (04:04) The transition from competitive orienteering to snow drawing as a main source of income  (07:16) Prioritizing making art near home first to photograph the drawing before others ski  (11:35) Shadows on snow look darker or lighter depending on the sun's position and time of day  (12:57) Drawing requires focus in the first 1.5 hours, the Simon listens to music  (18:14) Fractals balance lightness, strength, and space  (19:56) Measurement is key, but the design relies on judgment  (30:57) Why not too many people watch Simon work  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Les Arcs Ski Resort: https://www.seelesarcs.com/ Professor Brian Cox: https://apolloschildren.com/ ================================= CONNECT WITH SIMON BECK Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonbeck_snowart/ Simon’s Snow Art: https://www.abebooks.com/Snow-art-Beck-Simon-EDIT-MILON/31548161892/bd ============================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/  Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/  Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/  Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary