Art, a Compass, and a Snowfield - Simon Beck - Ep 169

- 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: Professor Brian Cox: ================================= CONNECT WITH SIMON BECK Connect on Instagram: Simon's Snow Art: ============================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: Follow Art2Life on Instagram:

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Art, a Compass, and a Snowfield - Simon Beck - Ep 169 is an episode from Art2Life by Nicholas Wilton.

This episode is 39:03 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2025.

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