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Trivial Pursuits

Trivial Pursuits
 
Sand Arts Festival winner shares secrets


 


By Monique Bos
Published: Friday, May 6, 2005

Ryan Correll, a Savannah College of Art and Design industrial design student, was part of the team — along with Laine Benthall, Patrick Fram and Jeff MacDonald — that won first place in the Sand Relief competition at the 2004 Sand Arts Festival.

Their creation, a depiction of Egyptian pharaohs, can be viewed along with other winning entries at www.scad.edu/sandarts under the 2004 winner galleries.

For students planning to take to the sand May 6, Correll shared a few of his team’s strategies and his own insights.

“We thought about the direction that we wanted to take and felt that Egyptian and sand went hand and hand, so we went that route,” he said.

He and teammates brought with them “the typical things, brushes, a bucket, spray bottle (which doesn’t work too well with sea water) and a small shovel.”

He also provided a few tips based on painful experience.

“While I did bring sunscreen, I neglected to put it on my feet. Big mistake!” he said. “Water is a must; it got too hot out there last year.”

He said working as a team and delegating tasks was a key part of completing the relief in the allotted time.

“We each tackled different elements of the design while helping each other out when needed,” he explained.

At the same time, he urged participants not to watch the clock too closely.

“Don’t feel like you’re being rushed,” he said. “A lot can be done in the time given, and if you’re rushing yourself, you’re more likely to make a mistake.”

Sand Arts Festival 2005 takes place on Tybee Island’s North Beach May 6, with early bird start at 6 a.m. and regular start at 10 a.m. Judging occurs from 3-4 p.m., with awards given at 4 p.m. Teams can include no more than four people.

Participants are advised to remember high tide, which occurs at 11:20 a.m., and plan their space accordingly.