February 16
Magical Ice Fest
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Every week, I’m going to take you on an Artist Date with me. The Artist Date comes from the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Generally, Artist Dates are time alone, but last week I went to the Magical Ice Fest in St. Joseph, Michigan, with my friend Amy. It was a great time full of interesting images and inspirations, so I’m claiming it as an Artist Date.
It was a great day. The sun was shining and the day was cold, but not unbearably so.
We started out with lunch at Tosi’s, a cute little coffee shop.
I’m including a photo of my lunch, a trend that I find kind of funny. It was a great lunch. I had the chicken salad.
We walked around and admired the ice sculptures.
I found ice very difficult to photograph.
One of my favorite things was stopping by G & M Variety Store.
What a blast from the past! Does anyone remember Sandy? You can ride her for a dime.
How about oil cloth by the yard?
Back outside, there was plenty to look at.
You definitely got the idea that ice carving isn’t for sissies. Amazing.
For the artist who craves power tools and ice. And doesn’t mind watching the artwork slowly melt away.
Wow! That’s pretty cool..haha. I bet it was neat to see. I love old stores like that variety store you went in 😀
Oh yeah, loved the EBB poem..it’s not often you see/hear the entire thing. And it looks like Pip & Puddles had a fabulous time on the cruise!
What a fab event. Loved the photo of the ice Eagle. It is amazing that they can make something so beautiful with a chain saw:)
Wow! I would love to visit an ice festival! You saw some really beautiful sculptures there. That takes a lot of talent!
The ice carvings were beautiful, BUT SHE was more amazed at the Variety Store. SHE hasn’t seen one of those since SHE was about seven. What great memories.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
They are having a winterfest in the next village! THere are to be snow and ice sculptures. I’ll have to stop by tomorrow.
Thanks!
What a cool place!
Nola
Those people are so talented, I would love to go to see those.
Love oilcloth, Cath Kidston has some really nice designs 🙂
Lynne x
We want to ride the horse. Mommy used to ride one like it that was in front of the grocery store when she was little.
The squid’s amazing! I love taking pictures of my meals too and then I do the whole kiddie thing and post the pics on Facebook 🙂
For some reason we couldn’t see the writing but boy oh boy did we love all of the pictures
Happy Sunday
Bert and My Vickie
I love ice sculptures! Visiting dime stores is a lot of fun. There are not many around anymore.