Artist/Instructor
Fumi McFarland
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Glass Sand Artist
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Glass Sand Art Instructor
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Video Creator
After moving to Houston in 2019, I began learning glass sand art online from a Japanese association. Captivated by the profound beauty of sand art, the onset of the pandemic inspired me to start online workshops. Seeing children and adults alike engage deeply with the art and smile through their creations has been incredibly fulfilling. This experience solidified my determination to expand this art style across America. Through video content, workshops, and DIY kits, I continue to share the joy of glass sand art with many.
My dream is to make glass sand art a mainstream art form and to host workshops across all states in America, bringing the experience and joy of glass sand art to children everywhere.
Biography
●2019
・Obtained certification
●2020
・Started activities under the name TexSandArt
・Began online workshops in Japanese
●2021
・Started producing and manufacturing Glass Sand Art DIY kits
・Began in-person workshops in Japanese
・Started exhibiting and selling at the Kinokuniya Bookstore Katy at Artist Market
・Began taking custom orders
●2022
・Started English workshops
・Grew Instagram followers from 700 to 30,000
・Started monetizing through short videos
●2023
・Became independent due to the withdrawal of the US association, changed the name to Glass Sand Art.co
・Achieved 100,000 followers on Facebook
●2024年
・Incorporated and established Glass Sand Art, LLC
・Developed a program for those who want to learn Glass Sand Art
