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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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Phoenix
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House Fly
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Chameleon
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Octopus
Bridget Smith 8 years ago
They said he uses NO markers, right? I wonder how he did the black line on the eye...
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Caterpillar
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Snake
John Holden 8 years ago
If I made a balloon snake, it'd be just a single long balloon. These are incredible!
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Jellyfish
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Frog
Emily Black 8 years ago
I love how simple this one is! So sleek and stylish, like a real frog.
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Jumping Spider
Maggie Collins 8 years ago
If that thing jumps I will not be surprised, but will jump out of my chair! LOL
Maria Beilschmidt 8 years ago
This is incredible! How does he even get balloons that make those shapes? Look at the head; have you ever seen a ballon do that?
Molly Kleeman 7 years ago
Bridget Smith is correct. The head is made by stuffing other balloons inside a round. I know because I have a gold medal in advanced balloons from the World Clown Association, but I can't figure out how he made the eyes!
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Siamang
Loraine MacGinness 8 years ago
Very clever and skillful but a bit 'icky' perhaps 'nicer' examples please !!
Rose Hogue 8 years ago
My second favorite, Phoenix my favorite. This little guy can hang arround my house anytime!
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Cockatiel
Ildiko Okido 8 years ago
The whole bird looks like it could fly away any second.
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Bee
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Ostrich
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Skunk
Emily 8 years ago
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 
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Bat
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Spider
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Snow Monkey
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Beetle Larva
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Beaver
Maria Beilschmidt 8 years ago
On behalf of Canadians everywhere, I accept this depiction of our noble friend with gratitude.
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Rockhopper Penguin
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Griffon
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Rooster
Catherine Brönnimann 8 years ago
I hit next just as I saw your comment, and a the immature 50 odd year old woman I am, had to come back to upvote, because that is exactly what I'd say, lol
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Snail
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Cicada
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Centipede
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Crab
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Kingfisher
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Rabbit
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Parrot
Steven Witcher 6 years ago
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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Proboscis Monkey
Steven Witcher 6 years ago
Uninflated twisting balloons. It's a common technique, but Matsumoto does it masterfully.
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Trilobite
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Japanese White-Eye
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Frilled Lizard
LRo 8 years ago
I think those are a balloon knotted to look like little balls rather than many little balloons. :)
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Cat
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Turkey
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Scorpionfish
Steven Witcher 6 years ago
The eyes are made with balloons too. It's a balloon inside another uninflated balloon, with a hole cut in it. He only uses balloons, and it's incredible.
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Cobra
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Owl
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Chubby Dragon
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Capybara
Ann Gibbs 6 years ago
Me too. See my board: https://pin.it/jrd4feyv3h2tdo
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Camel Cricket
Jessica Boyle 6 years ago
Ohhh f**k no! I hate these things lol. Anything but this. Gave me goosebumps immediately lol. Whyyyy lol.
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Chameleon
Gayle Bynum Cardosa 8 years ago
apparently he's a hoarder chameleon who can't blend in to his environment
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Ray
Balloon art is fascinating not only because of its visual appeal but also due to the imaginative process behind each creation. For those curious about how this unique art form can transform balloons into lifelike creatures, Masayoshi Matsumoto’s expertise offers an inspiring perspective.
Check out his journey as a balloon artist and see how his creativity brings diverse forms of life to vibrant expression.
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What do you think ?
lemontzz aide 8 years ago
Long gone are the days of just twisting into a section. This IS art :) Love them, beautifully done.
Charleen Crawford 8 years ago
I up-voted this because the work is so impressive. But I couldn't finish viewing. I was creeped out by the bugs.
lemontzz aide 8 years ago
Long gone are the days of just twisting into a section. This IS art :) Love them, beautifully done.
Charleen Crawford 8 years ago
I up-voted this because the work is so impressive. But I couldn't finish viewing. I was creeped out by the bugs.
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