Photos: Carving masterpieces at Northampton Ice Art Festival

Chip Koser adds detail to his piece 'Snack Time' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton.

Chip Koser adds detail to his piece 'Snack Time' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

David Barclay carves out his piece ‘Eagle & Wild Caught Salmon’ during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival on Saturday in Northampton.

David Barclay carves out his piece ‘Eagle & Wild Caught Salmon’ during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival on Saturday in Northampton.

Robert Markey carves out his piece ‘Magical Woman’ during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival on Saturday in Northampton.

Robert Markey carves out his piece ‘Magical Woman’ during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival on Saturday in Northampton. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II

Brian McQuillan uses a chain saw to carve out his piece 'Dog to the Rescue!' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton.

Brian McQuillan uses a chain saw to carve out his piece 'Dog to the Rescue!' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

Jeff Zesiger carves out his piece 'Cartoon Car' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton.

Jeff Zesiger carves out his piece 'Cartoon Car' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

Meg Kupiec, left, and Wayne Miller, right, work on their piece 'New King of the Coop' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton.

Meg Kupiec, left, and Wayne Miller, right, work on their piece 'New King of the Coop' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II

David Barclay, left, is helped by Brian McQuillan, right, while placing a block of ice on a lift during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton.

David Barclay, left, is helped by Brian McQuillan, right, while placing a block of ice on a lift during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton. "Each block of ice weighs about 300 pounds," Barclay said. "So, this can be pretty dangerous." STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

Brian McQuillan chips at his piece 'Dog to the Rescue!' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton.

Brian McQuillan chips at his piece 'Dog to the Rescue!' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

David Barclay carves out a stencil for his piece 'Eagle & Wild Caught Salmon' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton.

David Barclay carves out a stencil for his piece 'Eagle & Wild Caught Salmon' during the 14th annual Ice Arts Festival, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Northampton. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

Published: 01-19-2025 3:48 PM

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