What? I don't see nuffin'

 

We're expecting 4 to 8 inches of snow today. It's raining now. Bah. 

I forgot to set my alarm apparently last night so I overslept by 40 minutes. It's okay, I always have a big chunk of time worked into my morning routine. I just got great, uninterrupted sleep before walking the boys. 

Here's something pretty amazing:

If you live in San Francisco, California, then you may be lucky enough to come across the art of Andres Amador. He doesn’t paint or sculpt. He prefers a medium that is temporary but absolutely beautiful: a sandy beach at low tide. He uses a rake to create works of art that can be bigger than 100,000 sq. ft.
He spends hours creating these intricate masterpieces, knowing that the tide will soon come in and wash away his work forever.

For Andres, his art is “more about the process and less about the result.”

Andre Amador

He knows that it will all be temporary.

Andre Amador

While making his beach mural explorations, he uses a rope as a guide so that he can make the geometric patterns.

Andre Amador

When asked WHY he does it, Andre gives the best answer…

Andre Amador

“The unanswerable question! Its fun. I get to be at the beach.”

Andre Amador

Consider yourself lucky if you happen to stumble across one of his playa paintings, because it won’t be there long.

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

By raking up the wet sand at low tide, he is able to make contrasting sand colors.

Andre Amador

He even offers his services, helping people propose.

Andre Amador

Or even teaching others to create these beachscapes as part of a team building exercise.

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

According to Andres, it only takes a couple of hours once the tide is low enough to create the designs.

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

Andres’ creations are simply stunning and knowing that these delicate creations are temporary somehow makes them even more beautiful.

Steve has shooting tonight; I'll probably read.

Much love,
PK the Bookeemonster