He spends 12 hours making art in the snow, then watches it vanish
January 8, 2026
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as posted by the channelFor two decades, 67-year-old Simon Beck has been using his feet to make intricate designs in fresh snow and on beaches.
The first time he tried making a pattern in the snow, it was just an experiment. He started occasionally posting his snow and sand art. After a few years, he realized how many people were connecting with his work, and he started to dedicate himself more seriously. Now, he's made nearly 700 artworks.
Beck says that the temporary nature of his work is part of the point. “If the drawing did not get erased, you would never be able to make more than one drawing in the same location,” he said.
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