Sand Sculpturing - What An Amazing Skill !
By Gitara
@Gita17112016 (3611)
Trinidad And Tobago
December 29, 2016 1:34pm CST
While doing my blog today, I came across some amazing sand sculpturing.
Some of the images blow my mind away.
"Sand Art is the practice of modelling sand into an artistic form, such as sand brushing , sand sculptor, sand painting or sand bottles." Wikipedia.
Can you imagine these majestic pieces of work comes from two basic building blocks - SAND AND WATER ?
This is so popular that they actually have competitions? Did you know?
Have you ever tried to build something from the sand when you visited the beach?
Did you know some people offer their services professionally, if you want to build something by the beach. Cool, isn't it?
The picture is credited to the internet (of a dragon with a sort of castle on its back).
What do you think of sand sculpturing? Have you seen it before?
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@LadyDuck (472222)
• Switzerland
30 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 I have seen people making sand sculptures in the United States and they only used sand and water.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
@LadyDuck That's what I am wondering...how does it all stay together? And have the bronze finished look? I have tried but after it dries, it all begins to crumble. Do they beat it down to get it compact?
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
This is the first for sand sculpturing for me. According to the Wikipedia they only use sand and water...how amazing. Some of the pieces looks like it is carved out. My sand just crumbles. I love the ice ones too.
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@chay23 (193)
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29 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 i like sand art do you know whats it mean
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
29 Dec 16
@chay23 It is a very creative art that takes a lot of talent and skills.
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@shaggin (72324)
• United States
31 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 I would think if there are sandy beaches in Trinidad that there will be people there scupting at some point.
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@shaggin (72324)
• United States
2 Jan 17
@Gita17112016 Wow that is so strange. I hope someone introduced this cool sand sculpting art to your country!
@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
31 Dec 16
I don't think Trinidad have this kind of artist...working with sand, that is. But I definitely like what I see. I think these people are professional. I was h I was talented that way too.
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
29 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 For me, it's carrying the buckets of water.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
@DianneN I guess that can be a drawback.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
29 Dec 16
I can't even get my bucket of sand to stay straight! It skitters and fall right out!
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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30 Dec 16
Here in India, the coastal cities like Bhubaneshwar and Puri and many more offer such spectacles as the one in the picture above. They are really magnificent to look at. Yes, we have sand art competitions here in India as well. Truly wonderful indeed!
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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31 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 Unfortunately no. I personally have never seen them but my mother has seen them a lot many times. I don't think they last for too long: sand and water is all they are made up of.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
1 Jan 17
@The_Bong_Woman I wonder what motivates the artist, then. I would hate to spend all that time creating something and then lose it to the sea waters.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
Wow! I didn't know that. Have you been to one? Do they last long...the art pieces, I mean?
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
29 Dec 16
Can you do something like this?
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@TheInvisibleMan (17597)
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29 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 Not at all.
That dragon is AMAZING!
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
29 Dec 16
@TheInvisibleMan That's exactly what I thought. How did they manage this ? And only with sand and water? I have tried. Mine collapses stupidly.
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@allknowing (138207)
• India
30 Dec 16
Sand Art is seen everywhere and yes some artists' work is out of this world. Your photo is beautiful
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@allknowing (138207)
• India
30 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 I have seen real sand art (lol)
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
@allknowing I have a question. Do they last for any length of time? Do you know?
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
The photo is from the internet. So you have seen this before? I am just exploring it and I am so amazed. I didn't know they had it!
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@averygirl72 (37947)
• Philippines
30 Dec 16
People doing it are really very talented. I haven't seen an actual sand sculpture
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@averygirl72 (37947)
• Philippines
1 Jan 17
@Gita17112016 I wonder how they make it that intricate, how they make the sand not to crumble apart
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
1 Jan 17
@averygirl72 I have no idea. Some sculptors actually seem baked. Must be where the 'skills' come in.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
31 Dec 16
I just came across it in the net. At first it was just ordinary but it began to become so complex and intricate that I was impressed despite myself. It piqued my interest.
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@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
29 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 Even if I do I'm not sure thats the kind of thing I want to waste my time on. It surely looks nice though
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
29 Dec 16
I seriously don't have that kind of skills. If I had I would be showing it off!
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
@Madshadi I think they have very big competitions...so there must be a money prize. Also people do hire their skills out.If I were liming by the beach with my coworkers, I would hire someone to do this art...just for the novelty of it!
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
31 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 Yes images are the remaining s of the beautiful art.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
I wonder if that's so. I mean some of these pieces looks durable. But on the brighter isde there are a lot of pictures with them!
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
31 Dec 16
@shshiju But it can continue to be appreciated.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
30 Dec 16
I have seen some amazing sculptures and it's amazing the time and effort put into making one @Gita17112016 .
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
30 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 From the net. The detail and time consumption just making one is crazy. And then to have the water or waves come along and destroy it is sad. For the artist that does these has a lot of time on their hands. I don't think they even get paid for doing them do they?
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
@nanette64 From what I understand there are competitions set up and I presume some kind of prize is give...with coverage. Then there are those who hire out themselves to sand sculptor as a living. Must be worthwhile .
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
Did you see it in person, or from the net? I find some are really challenging pieces. Wonder what motivates a person to do such art?
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@just4him (317405)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 I think I've done that a time or two as well as a kid.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
1 Jan 17
@just4him Just fun and games and a family picnic. We play cricket on the sands.And look for driftwood and 'chip-chip'.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
Me myself. But sadly my country do not have this kind of talent. The best we do is dig a hole and bury ourselves (^_^).
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@Kandae11 (55186)
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30 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 You have something there - mine are small and slim.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
@Kandae11 Those are the fingers of an ambitious thinker!
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
It is said that people with long fingers has the patience for detailed work. I think this must be time consuming!
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@His_chariot (375)
• United States Minor Outlying Islands
30 Dec 16
Pretty wild what some people do with their time. Although, some of those types of are don't last to long and are simply not permanent. Lot of time to spend on something that simply will not last.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
I must check on the time these things last. I know they keep competitions and the area is roped off. Some of these sculptors also look durable.Pity they will disintegrate at some time. But amazing artistry and creativity.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
3 Jan 17
@His_chariot Yes, indeed. Good thing we still have pictures to enjoy.
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@His_chariot (375)
• United States Minor Outlying Islands
3 Jan 17
@Gita17112016 Lovely and creative work I imagine.
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@youless (112603)
• Guangzhou, China
31 Dec 16
@Gita17112016 I may just make a terrible castle with the sands
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
31 Dec 16
@youless Next time I'll try something more ambitious.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
Same here. We just cover ourselves with sang. I never thought to sculptor something. Would you try something like this?
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
1 Jan 17
I have seen some before, I have never done this. I think it is a lot of work and looks great, but then soeone comes alone and jumps on it and it is gone in a flash.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
8 Jan 17
@Gita17112016 I agree, I know it must take hours to do this, so beautiful
@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
3 Jan 17
I hope not. I have seen some of these pieces roped around. But it is such a shame to destroy work of art so callously.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
1 Jan 17
I think it is beautiful and some day I hope to see it up close and not just from photos. I would love to be a part of it and learn how to do it.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
1 Jan 17
Me too. I would like to actually be there when a person is creating. Off course I hope to have a cool drink in my hand as I am watching from the shaded area. I don't think I can remain the the sun for too long.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
31 Dec 16
I think these people might be professionals.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
30 Dec 16
Aren't they? I didn't know they existed until recently. Others countries also participate. Can you do something like this? Hidden talents?
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@prabir12345 (530)
• India
30 Dec 16
Sudarsan patnyak is very famous name in India. He has been rewarded for this art from govt of india
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@prabir12345 (530)
• India
1 Jan 17
@Gita17112016 there is Wikipedia in his name
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
31 Dec 16
It is not a name I recognize. But I am glad the artist was rewarded. He must be a very skilled person. By the way are you from Empowr too? I think I saw a message there.
