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Kenya-born and New Zealand-based artist Gordon Pembridge has developed a lifelong bond with nature. This connection with Mother Earth is often the main source of inspiration for his impressive wooden vessels that incorporate elements of natural history and portray colorful local wildlife.

Pembridge obtains the majority of his timber from storm-felled trees, and shapes it with a lathe, but the real magic happens when he meticulously hand-carves incredibly detailed wildlife scenes with a high-speed engraver. These often feature flora and fauna from his most beloved places - Africa and Oceania. Finally, Gordon forms fitting color compositions and applies them with an airbrush.

More info: gordonpembridge.com (h/t: mmm)

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John L
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The wonderful possibilities are endless. Imagine this sitting under a skylight, or ceiling light, where the inside is illuminated and radiating outward. Stunning!

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning! I'd love to see him creating this masterpiece with a time lapsed video.

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm simply floored by the intricacy of each piece. They are ALL true works of art.

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    Alan G.
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He even included the reflection of the flamingos!

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    Alan G.
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the butterfly can jump out at any second!

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love admiring beautiful stairwells, and this one would hold my attention for ever.

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So Beautiful! The pastel blues are simply haunting.

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    Katrin Richter
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why, but this one is my Favorit. The powerful pose of this powerful bull and the fragility of the bowl is the perfect symmetry!

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    Anna Calkins
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The implied sunset/sunrise with the reddish interior is really lovely and makes this one my favorite

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    Ann Grimes
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh a "little earth man who lives underground and worships the sun."

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    Hardeesh Bhamra
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this one ,although they are all incredibly beautiful

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    Susann Campbell
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All of these should be bought for millions of dollars by Museums and displayed for all to see.

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