David Smith
Hometown : Currently reside in Westerville, OH, by way of Charleston, WVa.
Basic Info : Born and raised in WV. I have pursued many different interests in a wide array of Art mediums for over 14 years, from glass blowing to graphic illustration, before being introduced to Ice Carving. As a student of culinary school, I was given the opportunity to learn carving and absolutely love it. There is a rare breed of people whom tough the weather and conditions to create wonderful sculptures, and I am glad I have had the opportunity to work with some of them, and look forward to continued progress. I have always been creative and loved to travel. Ice carving has given me a huge outlet for such creativity while being able to see new towns and cities all over America, and one day, I hope to represent America in the winter Olympics along side such Master Carvers as Greg Butauski , with my always supportive family cheering me on.
I apprenticed under Greg Butauski and competed in the Collegiate Nationals and a few other regional events. I placed second as an Amateur in Branson, MO and I won the Amateur in Waterviet, MI. Every competition entered was a bronze medal result for me. Next year you will see me at the National Ice Carving Championships.
Name: David Smith “Pablo”
College: Columbus Culinary Institute
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Book:
Favorite Movie: National Lampoons Vegas Vacation
Favorite Food: I don’t like to eat.
Favorite Ice Sculpture: Iguana
Favorite Competition: Collegiate Nationals in Frankenmuth, MI
What do you enjoy carving?
Eagles
Occupation: Unknown
My favorite links
David Smith (right) and Adam Kitsinger (left) carve their Iguana for practice at the Rock On Ice Facility in Columbus, OH. They teamed up together and scored a bronze medal with this design at the collegiate nationals in 2009.
