Barking Sands

ORIGINAL ON LOAN. Barking Sands was reworked and photographed again in 2026; the current artwork is shown above.

The original is on loan to Marc Garber at Orthopaedic Specialists of North County Physical Therapy. Judy presented the piece at the office with her service dog, Mae Mae.

Judy McDonald with Marc Garber and Mae Mae presenting Barking Sands at Orthopaedic Specialists of North County Physical Therapy
Judy McDonald, Marc Garber and Mae Mae with Barking Sands at Orthopaedic Specialists of North County Physical Therapy.

Prints and other Barking Sands products remain available where listed.

Barking Sands — the art piece that makes you wonder if the sand has something to say. Inspired by the legendary dunes of Polihale Beach, where grains of sand put on a vocal performance that rivals your neighbor’s chihuahua, this piece captures the surreal, sun-soaked mystery of Hawaii’s west coast.

Golden swirls crash into ocean blues, vibrating with untamed energy and just the right amount of chaos. Getting this right? No small feat—it’s a dance of texture, light, and enough artistic finesse to keep it from looking like spilled sunscreen. But when it works? Pure, sandy perfection.

A masterpiece or a disaster—kind of like trusting a seagull to respect personal space.