THIS is one of the stunning works of art by a sand artist who uses just two rakes, a piece of string and a bamboo stick to draw the massive creations.

Rob Ogle, 35, told how the beaches in St Andrews, Fife, make the perfect canvas for his sand art, which he began creating at the start of the pandemic. But his fascination with the art form began when he was a teenager working at a golf club in his hometown Portland, Oregon, where he would rake patterns into the bunkers.

Ogle, who works as a caddy at the Old Course in St Andrews, didn’t think about the sand art again until lockdown which left him unable to work, and he wanted to get creative.

The dad-of-one only needs a few tools to create his huge designs. He said he’s not naturally artistic but said sand creates the perfect canvas for him as he can freestyle and erase any mistakes.