Yesterday’s afternoon might be a little bit chilly, but it was perfect weather for enjoying outdoor activities at Discovery Green. Saturday, January 10th, marked a very special event: Houston’s First Annual Magnificent Seven All Out Ice Sculpting. This competition challenged 7 of the top ice carving sculptors in the country competing to create the best ice masterpiece, using 7 tons of ice in just 7 hours. The winner goes home with the title of best creation as well as a nice stack of money prize. The artists used tools like chainsaws, blowtorches and… clothes irons?? Each artist transformed blocks of ice into anything they wanted. Now, that’s called creativity!
Rich Bubin (below) from Pennsylvania won the $2,000 judges’ prize for his creation of a cowboy riding a marlin.
Dawson List carved a guitar, a dragon, Snoopy, and even the Texans’ logo.
List won the people’s choice award.
Artist Ben Rand at work…
The ice rink nearby also attracted much enthusiasts.
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