When we think of sand sculptures, castles likely first come to mind.
He createsrealistic animal portraitsthat are so lifelike you’ll do a double-take when you see them.
He adds to the realism with stone powders that color the sand as well as other materials as necessary.
The resulting animals appear to be laying on the ground with an ocean view behind them.
After that time, he felt ready to share his talents with others.
There is a reason that Bastarrika prefers to sculpt subjects that are nude, which includes animals.
And therefore to model naked bodies I didn’t need metal tools like spatulas.
My sculptures speak for her and for all the animals that are the most connected to Mother Earth.
For this, I focus on the wisdom, strength, and beauty that nature transmits.
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The resulting animals appear to be laying on the ground with an ocean view behind them.
