Everyone would love Japanese artist Masayoshi Matsumoto at their birthday party. This remarkable balloon twisting artist has already made a name for himself for using such unusual art medium, but now he's back with even more incredibly intricate insects and balloon animals.

"I started working with this art form seven years ago, I was really inspired by wildlife pictures and wanted to see if I could create realistic animals of my own," Matsumoto told Metro. His cool artworks take the self-taught artist a minimum of two hours to complete, and more complex projects last up to six.

All of his work becomes even more stunning when you realize that Matsumoto doesn't use markers, stickers, or any other supplementary material only colorful balloons. His multi-colored cool animal kingdom is a truly unique art.

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House Fly

House Fly

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Nancy E
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would be so difficult to do. Double WOW !

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#8

Frog

Frog

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Emily Black
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how simple this one is! So sleek and stylish, like a real frog.

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Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider

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Cockatiel

Cockatiel

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Ostrich

Ostrich

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Angel
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how hard it was to make it stand up without being held...?

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#14

Skunk

Skunk

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Emily
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone who remembers to create a skunk is a winner in my books! - I'm biased, I have had pet skunks for 7 years! 189711_101...5371c5.jpg 189711_10150128006292556_5107601_n-592ef4b5371c5.jpg

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#15

Bat

Bat

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Emily Black
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! I love all the tiny details here! Especially the spine.

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Spider

Spider

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Nancy E
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What can you say , other , than this is a balloon artist.

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#17

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

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Lucybaby
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's just the neatest thing I ever saw lol

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#19

Beaver

Beaver

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Maria Beilschmidt
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On behalf of Canadians everywhere, I accept this depiction of our noble friend with gratitude.

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#20

Rockhopper Penguin

Rockhopper Penguin

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Griffon

Griffon

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Emily Black
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how they do the wings! Theyre so elegant, and detailed.

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#23

Snail

Snail

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Marcel Mn
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's got infected by a Green-banded broodsac ! Creepy !

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#26

Pellucid Hawk Moth

Pellucid Hawk Moth

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Angel
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the colors of this one

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Rabbit

Rabbit

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Parrot

Parrot

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Steven Witcher
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can figure out how to do most of Matsumoto's work (even if I can't execute it nearly as beautifully), but these wings right hear are so gorgeously done and I can't begin to fathom the weave he used...

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#34

Bush Cricket

Bush Cricket

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#35

Japanese White-Eye

Japanese White-Eye

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Angel
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also looks a little bit like a Yoshi lol

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Frilled Lizard

Frilled Lizard

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Emily Black
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! So many tiny balllons! I love the detail in the frill!

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#38

Cat

Cat

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Ash
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually the first time I've seen a balloon cat that actually looks like a cat. It's adorable!

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Lizard

Lizard

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Turkey

Turkey

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3ke
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That turkey looks so amazing. Had a pet turkey as a kid, he was a mean bastard.

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#41

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

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Capybara

Capybara

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Nancy E
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I follow capybara pictures online. Interesting animal.

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#46

Camel Cricket

Camel Cricket

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Jessica Boyle
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ohhh fuck no! I hate these things lol. Anything but this. Gave me goosebumps immediately lol. Whyyyy lol.

#47

Cassowary

Cassowary

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Nautilus

Nautilus

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Chameleon

Chameleon

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