Last week I linked to local artist Jeremy Mangan's paintings, which I know plenty of folks dig, as do I. But did you know that once upon a time in New York, he made a living as an ice sculptor?

Please set your eyes upon it.

I have only two notes:

1. All due respect to the speaker, but it's not always true that two-dimensional skills transfer to 3D. Michelangelo was an awkward painter. Mangan is a double threat.

2. If you are not already aware, I would like to draw your attention to this entire series of reusable ice sculpture molds that cost $19.95 and turn your parties into parties with ice sculptures, which is plainly another noun entirely. (I own the swan, covet the dolphin, and fear the clown.)

^{Thanks for the tip, Jennie!}