Where do you go to learn ice sculpture? It is an art with narrow applications and not a lot of room for self expression. The subjects don't vary much. This one is becomming a big and little penguin.
Still, there is a lot of skill in this. It amazes me that it is done freehand, no template, not even a sketch to look at. A chain saw is not a precise tool. The fine work is done with picks and chisels. The sculptor uses a blowtorch for smoothing. Can you make a living doing this?
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I have a friend, Jujja, who has a friend and she is an ice sculptor. She works for the ice hotel and for a lot of other places. Last year one of her sculptures could be seen at a big square in Stockholm.
That child in the background appears to be thrilled to see this guy in action.
I think they get a lot of practice in with wood carving, which of course won't melt on you!
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