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They say practice makes perfect so Masayoshi Matsumoto, an artist who has been perfecting his craft for 10 years, should be pretty good, right? No. He's amazing. The guy creates balloon sculptures so intricate, every single one of his pieces seem to breathe with life.
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Colossal Squid
What makes Matsumoto stand out from the crowd is how insanely familiar he is with the material. "My creations are one hundred percent balloon-only," the 29-year-old told Bored Panda. "I don't use any adhesive, marker pens, or anything else."
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Jewel Beetle
Susann Campbell 6 years ago
I like this one because it doesn't have those gugoillie creepily bumps or bubbles. I know I have that thing about seeing frog eggs still in a frog kinda of thing and I don't know the phobia word for it.
Doober 6 years ago
Trypophobia? Clusters of holes and circles/ certain patterns like a row of birds perched on utility poles creep me the hell out. Even writing this is making my skin crawl!
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Molly Block 6 years ago
The way he used that deflated green balloon to bisect the beetle is amazing! This is the prettiest bug (eewwww!) I've EVER seen! One I am not scared of.
Once you know that, the limbs, spikes, and other little details elevate his pieces to another level. Majestic mammals, graceful birds, and pesky insects with their incredibly textural exoskeletons are only part of the artist's body of work. Fauna aside, Matsumoto also portrays plants and fungi, including cacti and morel mushrooms.
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Horned Puffin
"A lot of my work revolves around nature because I've been fascinated with it since I was very young," Matsumoto said. The artist added that his sculptures aren't products of spontaneity; they're the offspring of careful and deliberate planning. Once he's done designing a particular piece, Matsumoto usually spends 2-5 hours blowing and twisting the balloons.
#4
Cuckoo Wasp
#5
White Rooster
Luis Milian 6 years ago
i love how the deflated red balloon is expressed. (what do you call that on a chicken?)
Abigail Coleman 6 years ago
I have two (real) roosters like this. Sheldon(youngest) and nugget (oldest)
Molly Block 6 years ago
HA!! The deflated red balloons for the roosters, um, not sure what you call that thing hanging there! Oh yeah! It's a WATTLE!
#6
Blobfish
Motomotolikesyou 6 years ago
I've always wanted to have a self portrait made out of balloons :)
#7
Ermine
Jasmine Walker 6 years ago
He had to check the oil and lost the dipstick that he normally does!
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Assassinfly
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Poodle
Molly Block 6 years ago (edited)
Poodles, they say, are the smartest of all dogs. I don't like them, they look like sissy alien dog freaks to me. But you have to commend the artist's skill. He can probably make every dog breed! How about a Dachshund?? It would only take about 2 very very long brown balloons, hahaha.
Happiness is Hippo 6 years ago (edited)
Border Collies, Poodles and German Shepherds are the "top 3" for intelligence. All gorgeous too :) This artist is amazing, I love all the little details - like this lovely dog’s feet!
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Horned Owl
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Emperor Penguin Chick
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Green Tree Python
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Flamingo
Anna Barceloca 6 years ago
Wondering how the neck balloon stays so curvy against all physical odds.
Hendra Lim 6 years ago
probably a thin string and a bit of editing for the photo shoot
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Bee (Nomia (Hoplonomia) Incerta)
Hendra Lim 6 years ago
because it's one of the most complex thing that he can make?
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Scarab
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Pygmy Jerboa
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American Bison
Analyn Lahr 6 years ago
I wonder how big these are. Has anyone ever done a life size balloon animal?
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Mudskipper
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Giant Isopod
Danial Ketchum 6 years ago
Wth that not even kabuto man..kabuto means Beetle
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Elizabeth Maas 6 years ago
WOW! Terrifying! Amazing work! All of these balloon creatures are amazing...
#20
Paper Nautilus
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Pangolin
Plasma soldier 6 years ago
These little guys are on the endangered list, please help save them!
danielw 6 years ago
I hope not. Nails and balloon animals don't necessarily go together. Unless your one of those. And if you were, there'd be two of us. (Anybody else hate that new unpoppable bubble wrap?)
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Alan Wilkening 6 years ago
Didn’t ELP use this for Tarkus? (Pop culture reference, just Google it.)
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Japanese Paradise Flycatcher
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Dobsonfly
danielw 6 years ago
I saw one of these aholes chilling at work. by chilling, I mean, he was hissing at me like some kind of derange devil cat. It took me about three days to find out the bastard was totally harmless- couldn't even bite. Three days of nightmares.
Dominique Funchess 6 years ago
So you told that whole story with parts of calling it a bastard, etc., yet you found out it’s harmless. Wtf....
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Kiwi
Elizabeth Neilson 6 years ago
That's amazing, I'm surprised someone remembered and included NZ animals in their art.
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Walrus
#26
Diving Beetle
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Camel Spider
Emily 6 years ago
You named a movie alien? No wonder you get invaded so much.
Load More Replies... Katharine Lancaster 6 years ago
I want a real camel spider. But nobody will let me have one. 😔
Noel Bovae 6 years ago
This reminds me that camel spider season is almost here...😩 god help me.
#28
Violin Beetle
#29
Tufted Puffin
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Weevil (Pachyrhynchus Infernalis)
Analyn Lahr 6 years ago
Every time I hear the word "weevil", I can't help but think of Torchwood. I know it was an insect first but still...
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What do you think ?
Alan Wilkening 6 years ago
My reaction exactly! He should hook up with JK and run his shop floor!
Load More Replies... Laura White 6 years ago
These are amazing. So realistic that all the bugs are creeping me out.
Zaheen Muhammad 6 years ago
Incredible art! Completely amazed at the precision. Loved em all, especially the poodle one. Kudos!
Alan Wilkening 6 years ago
My reaction exactly! He should hook up with JK and run his shop floor!
Load More Replies... Laura White 6 years ago
These are amazing. So realistic that all the bugs are creeping me out.
Zaheen Muhammad 6 years ago
Incredible art! Completely amazed at the precision. Loved em all, especially the poodle one. Kudos!
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