Suzanne Altamare of Daytona Beach, Florida finds her specialty in sand sculpting is sea life.  Her artistry will be

evident at the Grand Entrance to the Art of Sand Festival.

Suzanne specializes in soft sand, a pure technique that uses only simple tools and minimal water. Her work has helped popularize this ephemeral art form, mesmerizing people of all ages and backgrounds as they watch her transform piles of sand into amazing sculptures.

She is a performance artist who enjoys talking to the public as she works. Her sculptures are limited only by the imagination; some of her favorite subjects include antique motorcycles, cars, sea life, seashells, flowers, animals, and logos. She credits her late husband, Marc Altamare, for her sand sculpting knowledge.