Jim Butler, Washington
Growing up in southern California, many of my earliest memories are of days at the beach, making drip sandcastles and moats. I guess building things was in my veins because I’m now an architect and master sand sculptor.
My significant sand creations started in 2005 when I participated in a local charity event in Olympia, Washington. I helped amateur teams plan and build competitive sculptures. That got me hooked on sand on a big scale. A good friend and I established our own master sand carving team, Form Finders. Ever since we’ve been competing on Pacific NW beaches for the past 16 years. Our team makes it a point to bring on new people who want to learn the art of sand and get better.
There are always new techniques to learn and I enjoy pushing myself to try challenging subjects. I hope you enjoy all the sculptures on display!
Love the sand between my toes which brings a smile to my face,
