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Snow Is Fun (8 Photos)
Content warning: Winter isn’t just about shoveling driveways and shivering in the cold. For those with a bit of imagination, a fresh blanket of snow is the ultimate blank canvas. From giant puns on a sidewalk to ghosts that got caught in the frost, these 8 photos show tha
Winter isn’t just about shoveling driveways and shivering in the cold. For those with a bit of imagination, a fresh blanket of snow is the ultimate blank canvas.
From giant puns on a sidewalk to ghosts that got caught in the frost, these 8 photos show that a little bit of freezing weather is no match for a great sense of humor. When the world turns white, it’s the perfect time to remind everyone that nature can be just as funny as it is beautiful.
More: Funny Snow Sculptures (10 Photos)
1. The Frozen Ghost
There is such a thing as “too cold to haunt.” This unfortunate spirit seems to have been caught mid-scare during a record-breaking frost, ending up as a permanent (at least until spring) addition to the building’s architecture. It’s a perfect example of how a bit of ice and the right location can create an accidental masterpiece.
2. Giant Eyeglasses by Pavel Puhov in Russia
The late Pavel Puhov, also known as Pasha P183, was famous for his “street installations.” By using a simple streetlight as the temple piece for a giant pair of glasses drawn in the snow, he transformed a lonely park into a character. It’s a brilliant use of scale and existing urban elements.
3. Snow Angel Frog by David Zinn
David Zinn is the king of small-scale magic. Here, he’s used a simple hole in the snow to house one of his signature characters, making it look like the little guy just completed a very successful snow angel. It’s a quiet, whimsical interaction that rewards those who are actually looking where they walk.
More!: This Is Amazing Art By David Zinn! (11 Photos)
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4. The Mailbox Eater
This is one way to ensure you never get bills. Someone turned their mailbox into the wide-open mouth of a snow monster, complete with a leafy crown. It’s a great example of “guerrilla” winter art that turns a boring household chore into a reason for neighbors to stop and smile.
5. “Two Feet” of Snow
A literal pun is sometimes the best kind of art. Instead of complaining about the accumulation, these residents spent their time sculpting two massive, realistic feet on the sidewalk. It’s a visual joke that lands perfectly for anyone who has ever heard a weather report warn about “two feet of snow.”
6. Dromeas (The Runner) in Athens, Greece
Usually, this iconic sculpture made of stacked glass shards looks like it’s mid-sprint through the Mediterranean heat. But when a rare snowstorm hits Athens, the glass captures the white frost, making the “Runner” look like an ice-giant charging through the city. It shows how weather can completely redefine a permanent statue.
7. The Snow Cats
Simple, effective, and adorable. By packing snow against the bark of trees in a local park, someone created a family of white cats “climbing” to the safety of the branches. It’s a low-effort, high-impact way to add a bit of life to a dormant winter forest.
8. Sledding Into Reality by David Zinn
Another David Zinn masterpiece where the art “leaks” out of the environment. A tiny alien character is seen sledding out of a massive snow pile and onto the bare pavement. It’s a clever use of the transition between the shoveled path and the winter piles, making the sidewalk feel like a playground.
More!: Happy Art by David Zinn (10 Photos)
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Which snow sculpture is your favorite?
11 Amazing Snow and ICE Sculptures
Winter is often seen as a season of cold and gray, but for these creative minds, a fresh snowfall is the ultimate blank canvas.
From clever sidewalk interventions to massive figures that stop traffic, these creators prove that a bit of freezing weather is the only spark needed for a brilliant idea. We have curated 11 of the most creative and surprising ways people have played with snow and ice this season to transform their neighborhoods into temporary art galleries.More: Fun With Snow (8 Photos)
🦇 1. Batman of Boston by George Li
In the heart of Boston’s Chinatown, George Li turned a massive pile of street snow into the Dark Knight. Standing tall among the parked cars, this icy guardian proves that even a blizzard can have its own hero. It is a fantastic example of using the gritty, urban elements of winter to create something iconic that makes locals stop and stare at the slushy sidewalk.
🤘 2. Punk’s Not Dead
Nature and freezing temperatures joined forces to give this vehicle a radical makeover. This row of jagged icicles forming a massive mohawk across the roof is the perfect example of accidental street art. It looks exactly like it belongs on the cover of a classic rock album and gives the cold weather a rebellious edge.
🐻 3. A Warm Bear Hug
Someone turned a local tree into a giant, lovable teddy bear. This snow sculpture of a massive bear clinging to the trunk is a charming way to make a walk through the park feel like a scene from a winter fairytale. It captures a beautiful moment of frozen affection in the middle of a cold day.
🏮 4. The Moomin Midwinter
Inspired by Tove Jansson’s beloved stories, these snow figures truly come to life when the sun goes down. By placing lights inside the sculptures, the artist turned a dark field into a glowing gathering of mysterious creatures that feel both magical and slightly eerie in the best possible way.
🎨 5. Snow-na Lisa
There is no need to travel to the Louvre when a masterpiece like this appears on the ground. A talented artist used the snow-covered pavement as a canvas to recreate the world’s most famous portrait. It is a great reminder that fine art can happen anywhere, even under your boots on a snowy sidewalk.
🐈 6. The Snowcat Stencil
Sometimes the simplest ideas have the biggest impact. By clearing just enough snow to create the silhouette of a massive, playful cat on the street, this artist gave the entire neighborhood a giant feline friend to look down on from their windows.
🛒 7. Snow-woman and the Kids
This creative display moves far beyond the traditional three-circle snowman. Featuring a “snow-woman” pushing a wheelbarrow full of tiny snow-babies, this artist turned their backyard into a funny and relatable family scene that easily beats any standard holiday decoration.
🚓 8. Police Cars with Personality
The local precinct joined the winter fun, whether they intended to or not. Someone used the snow-covered windshields as a medium to draw various expressive faces on the fleet, turning a serious row of police vehicles into a cast of animated characters with very different moods.
🖍️ 9. A Lesson in Snow by David Zinn
David Zinn brings his signature whimsy to the freezing sidewalk. “Here in the north, it is crucially important to learn the difference between snowflakes and salt,” he says of his small character navigating the winter ground. This tiny, heart-warming detail is a perfect reminder to look closer at the world around us. More: Made You Smile (12 Photos of Art by David Zinn)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
🐾 10. The Cat Army
Why settle for one snowman when you can build an entire battalion of cats. This garden has been completely taken over by a crowd of tiny, wide-eyed snow kittens. Each one has its own little tail and personality, creating a winter scene that is almost too cute to melt.
🕊️ 11. “I’m Not Mad At You” by Harry Welty
This snow sculpture by Harry Welty in Duluth is a memorial for Renee Nicole Good, who was tragically killed in Minneapolis earlier this month. The sign on the snow-car features her own words: “I’m not mad at you.”More: Fun With Snow Sculptures (10 Photos)
Which one is your favorite?
