Stone Art by Justin Bateman in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The artist: Justin Bateman, a British artist who creates impermanent artwork from found pebbles and stones.
The location: Huay Tung Tao Lake, a scenic reservoir and park in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The theme: David, a stone art portrait of the famous sculpture of David by Michelangelo.
The inspiration: The stone art is inspired by the idea of creating realistic images with natural materials, and the challenge of finding the right stones to match the tones and shapes of the subject.
“A Stroll With Friends”
As the clock struck midnight, the man with the hat emerged from the shadows, his silhouette resembling a looming specter. He adjusted his fedora with a sinister grin, “It’s time for a stroll,” he declared to his ghoulish companions, who eagerly gathered around him.
With a flicker of excitement, they ventured into the moonlit streets, their presence marked by eerie whispers and ominous laughter. The man with the hat led the way, his every step echoing like a macabre rhythm.
Suddenly, they encountered a group of unsuspecting pedestrians. “Trick or treat?” the man with the hat hissed, his voice dripping with menace. The ghoulish friends lurked behind him, their eyes gleaming with anticipation.
The pedestrians trembled in fear, offering whatever they could to appease the unsettling group. With a mocking chuckle, the man with the hat accepted their offerings before disappearing into the night with his entourage.
As they continued their nocturnal promenade, the man with the hat reveled in the chaos they left in their wake. “Tonight,” he mused, “the streets belong to us, the creatures of the night.” And with that, they vanished into the darkness, leaving only echoes of their haunting laughter behind.
Hand-sketched on a Kindle Scribe and revenue shared with “Artists by Refraction.”
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