Winter is upon us and for many people that means long days of dreaming of a cozy fireplace while braving the weather and trekking through the snow. Some artists however, have come to embrace the cold not only as a part of winter but as an art form. Here’s a collection of some of the coolest things people have come up with the do with ice since the invention of ice skating! From “Frozen” style ice castles to an ice pick-up truck that actually drives, these bad boys prove that ice sculptures aren’t just for weddings anymore.
Check out this awesome ice drum set!
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And this stately ice lion.
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How “Frozen” is this ice castle?
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Here we have a gorgeous ice angel.
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There have even been entire hotels made out of ice!
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We’ve also got these cars…
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…and even a drive-able ice truck!
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Yep. Even a motorcycle.
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Game of pool, anyone?
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Here’s a whole ice audience for your next sporting event.
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Each year, the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA makes a whole magical ice kingdom.
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Complete with an Ice Queen…
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…and loyal subjects.
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Coolest Christmas ever!
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How beautiful is this ice Buddha?
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Last but not least- this ice bed, complete with non-ice covers for staying warm.
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How…cool was that? (Bad pun absolutely intended)