He Left From Here, an angelic sand sculpture by World Master Dmitry Klimenko from St. Petersburg, Russia.
The following photos feature twelve of the most amazing sand sculptures you’re likely to ever see.
Each work of art was created by an internationally famous World Master sand sculptor. And right now, throughout this Labor Day weekend, the public can experience these fantastic works of sand art up close and in person at the 2018 U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge!
The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge in San Diego, California is considered to be one of the premier Labor Day events in all the United States. At this unique competition, which is held on downtown’s Broadway Pier, visitors can also view incredible sand sculptures carved by super-talented local teams (this year three award-winning teams from Imperial Beach), and all sorts of additional three dimensional artwork along the pier.
But the most extraordinary sand sculptures are inside the pier’s Port Pavilion. And that is what I photographed today.
Prepare to have your breath taken away!
Fantastic art is created by one of the world’s top sand sculptors inside San Diego’s Port Pavilion at the 2018 U. S. Sand Sculpting Challenge.Dmitry Klimenko puts the finishing touches on a truly breathtaking work of sand art.Eulogy, a sand sculpture of a rhinoceros by World Master Brian Turnbough from Chicago, Illinois.The artistry seen in this sand sculpture is extraordinary.Brian Turnbough finishes a tribute to the endangered rhinoceros.Who Are You?, a fantastic sand sculpture by World Master Agnese Rudzite-Kirillova from Latvia.Closer photo of a remarkable sand sculpture.Agnese Rudzite-Kirillova puts the final touches on a sand cat.A visitor to the 2018 U. S. Sand Sculpting Challenge in San Diego admires a small work of art.At Last, Atlas’ Last Atlas!, a humorous sand sculpture by World Master Morgan Rudluff from Santa Cruz, California.Morgan Rudluff works to finish her sculpture by early afternoon, to meet the competition’s deadline.A unique work of art produced by skilled hands and human imagination.The base of Liberation, a sand sculpture about freedom by World Master Dan Belcher from St. Louis, Missouri.An eagle is liberated from a cell-like cage. Dynamic sand art with great emotional impact.Existential Paradox, a mysterious sand sculpture by World Master Rusty Croft from Carmel, California.Peering through the existential paradox at an inner human face.A part of one face.Rusty Croft works on humanity’s mysterious inner essence.Another amazing sand sculpture inside the Port Pavilion!Let’s Dance, a fanciful sand sculpture by World Master Meg Murray from Australia.A closer photo of the graceful, organic sand sculpture.Meg Murray concentrates on her poetic sand art.Rear of the abstract Let’s Dance, with some simple sand sculpting tools on a table in the foreground.Victory, a classic sand sculpture by World Master Thomas Koet from Melbourne, Florida.Another fine work of art. It seems a miracle that such a detailed sculpture can be made out of sand.Thomas Koet at work on the back side of his triumphant sand sculpture.A world-class sand artist at work.To Have and To Hold, an amazing sand sculpture by World Master Abram Waterman from Prince Edward Island, Canada.An eye-catching photograph of an eye-popping sand sculpture!This photo makes it appear as though huge hands are clasping the artist Abram Waterman.Tender love depicted on the rear of the sculpture.A beautiful woman is held in the sculpted sand hands–in the eye of the beholder.Inspire, a beautiful sand sculpture by World Master Marielle Heessels from Netherlands.Flowing beauty magically rises from a block of sand.An inspirational sand sculpture in San Diego.Small Victories, a happy sand sculpture by World Master Lucinda “Sandy Feet” Wierenga from South Padre Island, Texas.Lucinda Wierenga creates amazing detail with very simple tools.A butterfly emerges from a flowery bottle full of small victories.Celebration, or Cerebration, a cool sand sculpture by World Master Leonardo Ugolini from Italy. Small figures gaze up at a gigantic brain!Astonishing art awaits visitors on Labor Day weekend in San Diego at the 2018 U. S. Sand Sculpting Challenge!
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6 thoughts on “Masterpieces by World Master sand sculptors!”
These are amazing. It looks like the sculptures are made inside. Here, they make them right on the beach. But that leaves them subject to the elements. Cheers!
I think the idea is to protect them over several days for the entire Labor Day weekend. They also will light them up inside the pavilion at night this year!
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These are amazing. It looks like the sculptures are made inside. Here, they make them right on the beach. But that leaves them subject to the elements. Cheers!
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I think the idea is to protect them over several days for the entire Labor Day weekend. They also will light them up inside the pavilion at night this year!
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I look forward every year to your photos of the sand sculptures! They are truly amazing!
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They seem to get more amazing every year!
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