When exquisite art is created from everyday objects the outcome is enchanting; that's what makes these handmade animal sculptures so interesting. Animals and art often come together for a wonderful outcome and these artist showcase that union by crafting detailed sculptures of all kinds of animals from simple materials.
Humans have been known to hold animals in an admirable light. Artistic handmade animal sculptures are one way in which people pay tribute to the creatures they are captivated by. These animal sculptures are beautiful and detailed and highlight animals we find most intriguing. To top it off these pieces have been brought to life using obscure materials such as; bendable wire, old furniture, recycled paper and edible crackers.
Check out these handmade animal sculptures and see you be amazed by the details these artists are able to achieve.
33 Handmade Animal Sculptures
From Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures to Vintage Furniture Animal Art:
Jessica Marren — May 8, 2013 — Eco
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Masked Bunny Sculptures
Artwork by Darla Jackson is Darkly Endearing
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Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures
The Scrap Metal Animals by Christian Champin are Recycled Brilliance
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Wiry Wolf Sculptures
David Oliveira for Galeria 111 is Wildly Intricate and Impressive
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Recycled Toy Canines
Robert Bradford Transforms Children's Toys into Life-Sized Dogs
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Savage Animal Sculptures
Beth Cavener Stichter Focuses on Human Psychology in a Wild Way
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Real-Life 8-Bit Animals
These Pixelated Animal Sculptures Will Have You Questioning Reality
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Disc-Assembled Critters
These CD Animal Sculptures are Cute and Crafty
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Mechanized Feral Figures
Ellen Jewett's Animal Sculptures Combine Biology and Machinery
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Wood Chip Sculptures
Sergey Bobkov's Creations are Incredibly Life-Like
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Mirrored Animal Sculptures
Arran Gregory 'Wolf' Exhibit Tackles Wild Nature and Primal Animals
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Pixelated Animal Sculptures (UPDATE)
The Shawn Smith Art Translates Animals into 3D Creations
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Neon Puking Party Animals
David A. Smith Creates Creatures With Some Bright-Colored Upchuck
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Fantastical Wildlife Fauxidermy (UPDATE)
Rachel Denny ‘Works of Nature' Combines Domes
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Salvaged Cartoonish Sculptures
The !ND!V!DUALS Collective Creates '90s-Inspired Installations
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Shattered Glass Animal Sculptures
Artist Marta Klonowska Creates Sharp Renditions of Creatures
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Household Trash Animal Sculptures
The Scrap Metal Gallery by Sayaka Ganz Reuses Discarded Pieces
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Papercraft Animals
Anna Wili Highfield's ‘Paper Sculptures' Feature Artistic Cri
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Personalized Paper Pets
F.B. Fogg Eco-Friendly Faux Friends & Whimsical Critters
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Realistic Humanimal Sculptures
Unsettled Dogs by Sam Jinks is Disconcerting and Vulnerable
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Endangered Animal Sculptures
Ryo Shimura Uses Art to Teach Children About the Enviornment
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Upcycled Animal Sculptures
Ann P. Smith's Recycled Critter Creations are Amazing
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Fantasy Creature Taxidermy
The Wood Splitter Lee Animal Sculptures are Creatively Decorated
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Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures
Artist Sayaka Ganz Turns Discarded Waste into Realistic Artwork
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Floral Canine Sculptures
Puppy by Jeff Koons is a Huge Live-Plant Creation
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Precious Junk Statuettes
Joe Pogan Creates Metal Animal Sculptures from Nails and Locks
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Monstrous Foil Sculptures
The Dean Millien Artwork is a Creative Call to Artists All Over
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8-Bit Animal Sculptures
American Artist Shawn Smith Creates Real-Life Pixelated Artworks
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Animalistic Pencil Carvings
The Last Elephant and Raven by Diem Chau are Miniature Sculptures
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Bursting Animal Installations
Tasha Lewis Showcases Animals Breaking Through Confinements
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Whimsical Wire Avian Sculptures
These Decorative Birds by Kaitlyn McCane Are Wonderfully Handmade
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Vintage Furniture Animal Art
Marc Sparfel Transforms Trash Into Creative Artistic Sculptures
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Suggestive Humanimal Sculptures
Jeff Koons' Pink Panther Sculpture Tributes a Classic Charac
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Animal Cracker Sculptures
DIY Edible Animal Sculptures to Entice Healthy Eating
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