Sand artist creates incredibly realistic sculptures and people easily mistake them for live animals

Andoni Bastarrika doesn’t spend time on the beach like other people. He is really talented and uses that talent in an amazing way. His sculptures are stunning.

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He discovered his talent quite by accident while spending time at the beach with his daughters.

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As he tells Bored Panda, he has been making amazing sculptures on the beach for 10 years

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Although he knows that these sculptures cannot last long because they are made of sand and are found in nature, this artist does not give up. It makes him happy and that’s why he does it.

It’s really amazing how realistic his sculptures actually are. Andoni Bastarrika is a true artist.

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He loves animals and their freedom. This inspires him to make them out of sand.

Sometimes his artistic work requires attention for several hours, and sometimes for several days.

Enjoy the view of his impressive works of art.

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