35 Times This Artist Transformed Stones Into Incredibly Realistic Animals
Japanese artist Akie Nakata has a quiet but impressive talent for turning simple rocks into incredibly lifelike animals. She doesn’t change the shape or carve into them. Instead, she works with what’s already there and paints directly on the surface.
Her most creative pieces feel like they were always meant to be what they became. A smooth stone becomes a curled-up mouse. A rounded pebble turns into a sleepy wombat. The details are subtle but striking, especially the eyes, which she paints last to give each animal a spark of life.
Here’s a look at some of her best work. These stone art pieces are tiny, thoughtful, and full of personality.
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