ILLINOIS 2 | Block #10
Team Name: Two Blondes and a Burnette
Sculpture Title: The Quest for Bachelorette #3
Artist Statement: We had originally been thinking about doing a piece with a dragon and knight. Most of our snow sculptures have included a creature of some kind and what better creature is there to sculpt than a dragon? George came up with the idea to add a beefier knight to hold the shield and be able to hold up weight better. He suggested using Shrek since there was a scene in the movie with him as a knight and a fire-breathing dragon. We all love movies and thought kids/people would enjoy seeing a recognizable character.
Team Members:
- Danica Rogers (Captain) - Started in 2017 with two talented and seasoned snow sculptors who brought the team to 1st place artist and people's choice at the Illinois State Championship that year.
- Mark Rogers - 62 year old husband, father of four, and grandpa of six. Joined in 2020 to sculpt with his daughter and enjoys engaging in any artistic challenge.
- George Burnette - George has been sculpting snow competitively for 2 seasons, with a lifetime of backyard snow forts and creatures to aid his conquest.