Japanese artist Akie Nakata sees more than just rocks - she sees tiny animals waiting to come out. Using only paint and a brush, she turns small stones into incredibly realistic owls, dogs, turtles, and more.

Each piece starts with a walk in nature, where she picks up stones that “speak” to her. Then, with amazing detail and care, she brings the animals to life - right there on the surface of the stone.

Scroll down to see her charming creations. They’re so realistic, you’ll want to pet them!

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Hand holding a painted stone featuring adorable animals, showcasing Japanese artist's stone art creations.

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    Premium     6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks just like my mum's dog Maisie

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    Japanese artist's detailed stone sculpture of an adorable small owl held in a person's hand, showcasing animal art.

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

    This one should be much higher. It actually looks like he's holding a baby owl.

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

    These are so realistic. wish I had this talent.

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    Hand holding a small stone transformed by a Japanese artist into an adorable animal with detailed eyes and features.

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

    Love this before and after pic. It's magic!

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

    Aaaw, would like to buy some of these.

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    Japanese artist turns a plain stone into an adorable, detailed owl sculpture held in a hand.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by a Japanese artist as an adorable black and white animal with detailed fur.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by a Japanese artist to look like an adorable curled-up bear with detailed fur patterns.

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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So live-like and playful! I love it.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist into an adorable, realistic wolf, showcasing animal artwork on stones.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by a Japanese artist to resemble an adorable resting snow leopard animal.

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

    Amazing and so clever ❤️

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    Hand-painted stone by Japanese artist resembling an adorable animal holding a small white flower in human palm.

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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brought you a flower. But I ate it.

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    Hand holding a small stone painted by Japanese artist to resemble an adorable blue bird, showcasing detailed animal art.

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    Hand holding a small stone painted by a Japanese artist to look like an adorable sloth animal.

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    A small hand holding a stone painted by a Japanese artist to look like an adorable sleeping fawn.

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    Hand holding a small stone painted by Japanese artist to resemble an adorable owl with detailed eyes and feathers.

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    This is gorgeous. Should be higher up!

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    Just tucked in and lookin' cute.

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    Small stone painted by Japanese artist into an adorable animal with detailed fur and bright green eyes held in a hand.

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    Hand holding a stone painted to look like an adorable animal by a Japanese artist turning stones into cute creatures.

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    Hand holding a stone painted as an adorable koala, showcasing Japanese artist's skill turning stones into cute animals.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by a Japanese artist to look like an adorable small curled-up dog.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist to look like two adorable animals with detailed faces.

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    Hand holding a stone transformed by Japanese artist into a realistic, adorable blue and brown bird animal sculpture.

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    Hand holding stones painted by Japanese artist to look like adorable animals with detailed fur and faces.

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    Small stone painted to look like an adorable curled-up animal, showcasing Japanese artist’s unique stone art craftsmanship.

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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this wee tiried baby vixen.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by a Japanese artist to resemble adorable panda animals with detailed features.

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    Hand holding a stone painted as an adorable animal by a Japanese artist known for turning stones into lifelike creatures.

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    Aaaaw, this bunny needs more points.

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    Hand holding a small stone painted by Japanese artist to look like an adorable baby chick hatching from an egg.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist to look like an adorable smiling hippo animal sculpture.

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    R o a r R o a r R o a r your boat

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    Hand holding stones painted by Japanese artist to resemble adorable animals, including a detailed leopard and a sleeping otter.

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    Hand-painted stone resembling an owl, showcasing Japanese artist’s skill in turning stones into adorable animals.

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    Hand holding a painted stone resembling an adorable striped cat and mouse, showing Japanese artist stone animal art.

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    Small stones painted by Japanese artist into adorable animals resembling monkeys held gently in hands.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist featuring two adorable owls as animals in detailed art.

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    Small stone painted to look like an adorable animal by Japanese artist, showcasing detailed animal art on natural stones.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by a Japanese artist to resemble an adorable sleeping snow leopard cub.

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    Small stone painted with detailed zebra stripes held in palm, showcasing Japanese artist's adorable animal stone art.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist to resemble an adorable small spotted animal.

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    Hand holding a stone painted as adorable animals by Japanese artist, featuring lifelike pandas in a small size.

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    Tiny stone painted as an adorable animal held in hand, showcasing Japanese artist’s unique stone art creations.

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    Painted stones resembling adorable otter animals held in a hand by Japanese artist turning stones into cute animal sculptures.

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    Hand holding small painted stones turned into adorable meerkat animals by Japanese artist.

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

    Just hangin' out with the gang

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    Hand holding a small stone painted by Japanese artist to look like an adorable raccoon animal.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist with detailed adorable animals, a bear and its cub.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist featuring adorable animals, a mother bear and cub resting together.

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    Small stone painted by Japanese artist to resemble an adorable smiling animal held gently in a hand.

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    Hand holding stones painted by Japanese artist to resemble adorable animals with detailed fur and expressive eyes.

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    Small stone painted to look like an adorable curled-up fox, showcasing Japanese artist's skill in turning stones into animals.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist to look like an adorable owl animal sculpture.

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    Hand holding a small stone painted by Japanese artist to resemble two adorable owls in detailed animal artwork.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist to look like a family of adorable small animals with detailed fur.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist to resemble two adorable penguin chicks in fine detail.

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    Two hand-painted stones turned into adorable animals resembling a resting big cat and its cub, held in a person's hand.

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    Hand holding a small stone painted by Japanese artist as an adorable bird with detailed feathers and beak.

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    Close-up of a stone painted by a Japanese artist to resemble an adorable animal, held in an open palm.

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    Small stone painted by Japanese artist to look like an adorable curled-up wildcat resting on a hand.

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    Painted stones transformed by Japanese artist into adorable animals, showing detailed fur texture and lifelike expressions.

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    Hand holding stone painted by Japanese artist featuring two adorable owls with detailed eyes and feathers.

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist, transformed into adorable animals resembling two cuddling lions.

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

    To the artist Arkie!......These are all so lovely, such a unique talent you have. It would be interesting to see your work branch out into other things. Such as ocean dwellers, insects, or magical beings and monsters. Keep up your artistical creations!

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    Hand holding a stone painted by Japanese artist to look like an adorable resting leopard animal sculpture.

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    Small stone painted by Japanese artist to look like an adorable resting animal, held gently in a hand.

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    Hand holding a painted stone transformed into an adorable fox and rabbit, showcasing Japanese artist’s animal creations.

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