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SAND ANIMATION ARTIST

Hello! I’m Charlene Lanzel… It's been more than 13 years since I launched my sand animation business, back in February 2011, and so much has happened since then.

I've created over 100 custom sand animations for corporate and private clients. I use a light box, sand, and my hands to create fluid emotional stories, synced to a unique musical soundscape. These sand animations are simultaneously projected large screen for live audiences to experience, or filmed in HD for your live or virtual event.

I've done animations for Cirque du Soleil, MTV News, Travel & Leisure, Doodle 4 Google, GE Healthcare, TBS Network and many more. I've performed at amazing venues, like Caesar's Colosseum in Las Vegas, The Fillmore in Philly, The Smithsonian in D.C. and Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC. I've traveled to international locations, like Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Playa Del Carmen, Berlin, Montréal and all over the USA. I've performed at events featuring: Jordin Sparks, Brené Brown, Beau Lotto, Nili Brosch, John Mayer, Wynton Marsalis and The Roots. I’ve also synced my sand animations to the inspirational poetry of Theo Wilson, Denver Poet Laureate Bobby LeFebre and others.

It's been a very exciting journey and I'm really looking forward to sharing new things here. So... Stay Tuned! Thanks for visiting. I look forward to creating a custom sand animation just for you.

BASED IN LOS ANGELES, CA

Watch my sand art VIDEOS!

*In April 2022, I launched my very own ethical sand art clothing and product line, bringing my art to the fashion world. My original sand art designs are now being produced on high-end sustainable clothing and accessories. For more information, read this blog: WEAR SAND ART… then visit my Le Galeriste shop. You can find even more products designed with my sand art at Redbubble!

Wear SAND ART

I’ve created my very own ethical clothing and product line, bringing my art to the fashion world. My original sand art is now being produced on high-end clothing and accessories, with fabric designed by me in Los Angeles, and each piece sustainably made to order, with love.

VISIT MY SHOP: https://www.legaleriste.com/charlene.lanzel

2024 Nautilus Collection

These products are humanely and environmentally responsible, with ethical sourcing and sustainable production. All fabrics are vegan, moisture wicking & wrinkle-free, and the artwork never fades.

Perfect for travel!

Custom, digital printed fabrics are dyed in-house with environment-friendly water-based inks. Focused on sustainability, and limiting fabric waste to a bare minimum.

Not only are you supporting the arts, but you can rest assured that you are being socially responsible. So, support a living artist! One product at a time…

Women’s, Men’s, Babies & Accessories. 

Because each piece is made to order, there are no returns. So, check your measurements! The size charts are very accurate. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for production and delivery.

VISIT MY SHOP: https://www.legaleriste.com/charlene.lanzel

Wear Sand Art!

Charlene is wearing a Leopard Print Tilda Tank, paired with Leopard Print Carla Palazzo Pants.