When I was first introduced to the world of professional sand sculpting, I marveled at the level of comradery and cooperation I witnessed. There is a wonderful vibe that surrounds you when in the company of such talented artists. For years I believed that the sand sculpting business was somehow immune to the trappings of [...]
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Sand Sculpting events past, present and future.
April 30th, 2011 
fitzysnowman Sand sculpting exhibitions and events have been popular in the United States since the late 1800′s . Historical accounts, postcards and rare photos confirm that sand sculptures have been attracting huge crowds to business districts for well over a hundred years. Early artists, some commissioned by business owners, some working strictly for tips, created huge relief sculptures [...]
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What is a sand sculpture worth?
April 26th, 2011 fitzysnowman The value of a good sand sculpture can be a tricky thing to calculate. First of all I’m not talking about the sand castle you built on vacation with your kids. I’m referring to that sculpture you just spent three days creating for that major hotel chain. Perhaps you are relatively new to the professional sand [...]
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So you want to be a professional sand sculptor
April 23rd, 2011 fitzysnowman I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked, ” So what’s your real job?” I can tell you that it is very rewarding to be able look them in the eye with a completely straight face and say, ” You’re looking at it!” Becoming a professional sand sculptor was something that actually found me, [...]
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What is Quick Sand ?
April 17th, 2011 fitzysnowman Contrary to popular opinion quicksand is not something that you might get stuck in while on safari in the Amazon Jungle. In Actuality, Quick Sand is the newest craze in professional sand sculpting. Quick Sand made its world premier in Fort Myers Beach, Florida at this years inaugural Sand Bash. The rules are quite simple. [...]
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What makes sand sculptures stay together
April 16th, 2011 fitzysnowman One of the most frequent questions any sand sculptor hears is “what makes the sand stay together?” Without going into a lengthy discussion on the laws of physics, surface tension and micro gravitational forces, I will attempt to answer this question. But wait, this is a blog, so lengthy discussion it will be. For the [...]
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A perfect day at the beach
April 16th, 2011 fitzysnowman A typical day at the beach for me may be somewhat different than the norm. While your idea of the perfect day at the beach may simply be the sound of the surf, a gentle breeze and the sun washing over you as you relax in your lounge chair, for me it is all about the consistency [...]
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