Master Solo Sculptors

Damon Langlois is a five-time world championship sand sculpting winner, designer of he tallest sand castle in 2015, creator of Liberty Crumbling, winner of Texas SandFest in 2019 and the most shared sand sculpture on the internet. He is also the author of the book 'Stories in Sand: The Arabian nights', an epic telling of stories from the Arabian Nights through his rewritten and shorter translations and photographs of Sand Sculptors created at the largest sand sculpture park ever made. Damon was the creative director. As the founder of Codetta Product Design, Damon is also an inventor and industrial designer with 14 patents and multiple design awards. He lives with his family in a forest in a house he designed and built on the west coast of Canada.

Bruce Peck was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. It only took one year of studying architecture to scare him far, far away from the arts and into a lifelong career as a CPA. That career took him all over the US and Canada and kept the left side of his brain on overload. For almost 30 years, his most artistic endeavor was clipping coupons from the Sunday paper. Then, he moved to the Gulf Coast of Florida. Playing on some of the top-ranked beaches in North America turned out to be his path back to his lost love for creating art. Sculpting has ultimately led Bruce to become one of "all y'all"! That's right...he is now a Texan after settling down in Houston last summer. Bruce has been competing against the best in the world at the Master Level for a few years now. He placed in the medals here before and considers his time at Texas SandFest the highlight of the year! Be sure to wish him luck again this year!

Amanda Bolduc is a master sand sculptor hailing from Estero, Florida whose passion for sand sculpting ignited in 2006 during a family vacation to Fort Myers Beach, FL. Inspired by the art form, she began attending sand sculpting events annually, eventually deciding to try her hand at creating her own sculptures. Before embarking on her artistic journey, Amanda earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Maine at Farmington while serving in the Marine Army National Guard. She later became a Combat Engineer Officer, but transitioned to homeschooling her 3 children as her family grew. She recently started a new chapter in her life selling real estate in SW Florida. Amanda's dedication to sand sculpting led her to compete across the United States, advancing to the rank of Master Sculptor. She has participated in prestigious events across the US. Beyond sand, Amanda also explored snow sculpting. Since 2015, she has competed at the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship and the World Snow Sculpting Championships as team USA, alongside fellow sand competitors Bruce Peck and Dan Belcher. Amanda's journey reflects her commitment to transforming natural elements into ephemeral works of art, captivating audiences nationwide.

Marie-Line Gagne is an artist fueled by boundless creativity and a love for the whimsical wonders of nature. Since 2017, she's been carving her path, quite literally, in ice, snow, wood and sand, transforming dirty logs, frozen landscapes and sandy beach shores into vibrant masterpieces that capture the public imagination. She had been seen surfing her professional waves not only in national and international competitions but also on TV realty shows with her funky participation in Race Against the Tide season 3. With every stroke of her chisel and every grain of sand, she continues to spread joy and wonder with her ephemeral art, proving that sometimes, the best way to leave your mark on the world is to sculpt it with a smile.

Isabelle Gasse is a multidisciplinary artist from Quebec, Canada, whose artistic journey combines a passion for ephemeral sculpture with a background in set decoration for the film industry. She pursued studies in both art and movie production, where her interest in design and visual storytelling blossomed. For over 15 years, She has been dedicated to sculpting ice and snow, developing a unique artistic style that blends the conceptual, emotional, and surrealism with a gentle touch of sensuality and introspection. Her work has taken her to renowned venues like the Ice Hotel in Quebec and the Carnaval de Québec, and she has traveled across Europe and North America to work on various projects. In recent years, she has expanded her repertoire to include sand sculpture, a medium in which she has quickly gained recognition, winning several awards and participating in major sand sculpting competitions and event such as the televised competition Race Against the Tide. With a focus on ephemeral materials, her sculptures celebrate both the fragility and the beauty of fleeting moments, creating a powerful yet delicate connection between the artist and her audience.