I’ve lived in Florida for nearly my entire life but, I never really liked the beach. Then, in June 2011, I discovered sand sculpting. Finally! A reason to go to the beach! For a few hours I’m able to set aside everything and focus on carving sand. Each time I pound up, I try to extend my skills. Sometimes I push a little too far but, that’s good, too. I entered the amateur contest in Ft. Myers Beach in November 2011, and placed third. Since then I’ve participated in numerous contests throughout Florida and one in Michigan. High points include 2nd place in Quicksand at the 2012 Florida State Championships, 1st place Advanced Amateur at the inaugural Lake Worth Beach Sand Sculpting and Seafood Festival in 2014 and Judges Choice at the 42nd Siesta Key Sand Sculpture Contest. While awards are nice, the best parts of contests is meeting others with the same affliction, the opportunity rub elbows with the masters and visiting with the folks who come out to see our work.

Mark is from Astatula, Florida and has been sculpting since 2011