Using the squash for art is not a new idea. Various culptures have turned their hard peel into tools. However, when American artits Marilyn Sunderland gets a squash in hand, it's a whole different matter. Sunderland combines sculpting, wittling and painting to turn these works of nature to rare works of art.
Her talent is immediately observable to any who check out her works, and the amazingly rich detailing she puts in every knife and brush stroke. Her works have gotten such attention she's been invited to present them at the White House. Here is a selection of her incredible works:
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This Artist Uses Just One Tool To Create Stunning Art
Leonid Afremov creates all his beautiful art using just a single tool - a palette knife. View his stunning creations here.
Wow! Young Artist Paints Unbelievably Lifelike Portraits
Incredibly realistic portraits by young Belarusian artist Daria Callie
From a Simple Drawing Emerges an Artwork of Sublime Beauty
It takes a while for this painting to emerge, but when it does it's amazing. Watch this great video demonstrate how an art piece comes to life.
What Art Is More Stunning Than That Which Depicts Nature?
Take a look at the beauty of the West Coast as seen through the eyes of Carol Evans in these paintings.
Fluid Wildlife Murals Breathe New Life Into Dull Buildings
The Argentinan artist Fio Silva breathes new life into dull city buildings by decorating them with massive wildlife murals.
There’s a Side to Michelangelo’s Artwork You’ve Never Seen
Take a look at the work of artist Michelangelo, beyond the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David, and created by him over 70 years.
13 Terms in Art History You've Never Heard of
What are impasto, contrapposto, and (hold tight) - kalokagathia? You'll know by the end of this article.
Look Closer! These Nature Pictures Are Not What They Seem
The impeccable detail found in these masterpieces make this artist's paintings look more like photographs than works of art.
These Dancers Are Beyond Anything I've Ever Seen.
Stunning Ballet Acrobatic Performance you have to see to believe.
This Street Art Is Simply Stunning. Take a Look...
Street art tends to divide opinion, but there's no denying how good the next 30 pieces of art are. They're bound to grab your attention!
Mexican Music Meets Classical in a Gorgeous Ballet
Igor Moiseev's ballet group mixes Mexican and classical styles to create a gorgeous performance.
Spectacular! What an Innovative Form of Art This Is
Have you ever seen sculptures, brooches and decorations like this before? Check out this stunning art!
12 World-Famous Sculptures Everyone Should Recognize
In this article, we showcase 12 of the most famous and recognized sculptures in the world starting from the oldest to the most recent.
This Live Soprano Aria Performance Will Blow Your Mind!
Take a look at this beautiful and magnificent soprano aria of the famous 'Song of Olympia'.
How It's Made: Glass Christmas Ornaments
Enjoy a quick history of Christmas glass ornaments and a deep look into how they're made!
This Family Makes Art. The Beach is Their Canvas
This family creates art together! Imagine what it would be like to wander on the beach and see their work in progress.
Could You Believe This Art Is Carved Out of a Pumpkin?
The pumpkins are not your typical Halloween pumpkin carving.
This Artist Uses Just One Tool To Create Stunning Art
Leonid Afremov creates all his beautiful art using just a single tool - a palette knife. View his stunning creations here.
Let Vivaldi's Music Breathe Renaissance Beauty Over You
Vivaldi is one of the biggest names in all of musical history, and now you can hear why with this collection of 24 of his finest compositions.
This Amazing Performance is a Blast from the Past!
This great tribute brings back a beautiful song from the past to send the world a wonderful message, by musicians from around the world.
This Artist Puts Her Unique Spin on Old Masters’ Art
Many artists are inspired by Renaissance art, but this Maria Vasilyeva's take on it is truly awe-inspiring.
This Beautiful Little Story is a Visual Delight
In this gorgeous, award-winning little animated short, you'll find a mouse with a great ambition.
Andrea Bocelli Never Ceases to Amaze! Watch This Show
Andrea Bocelli never ceases to amaze and this performance is no exception.
Discover the Stories of 5 of France's Greatest Artists
Come discover the French painters, and through their works also the history and development of modern French art.
15 Unforgettable Paintings by Marc Chagall, Explained
You can explore Marc Chagall's 15 greatest works, presented from various periods in his life.
Ever Thought Music and Humor Don't Mix? Think Again!
This performance is a stunning mixture of beauty and humor. Definitely worth a watch!
These Surreal Paintings Will Bring You To Another World
Vladimir Kush's mind-bending, yet incredibly beautiful paintings, will leave you completely astounded. Take a look at them in this post.
Did You Know These Famous Artworks Have HIDDEN Messages?
The 7 famous paintings and sculptures we showcase in this article have secret messages waiting to be uncovered!
Watch Two Pianists Perform Mozart's Allegro con Spirito
These two pianists put on a stunning performance on stage.
These Gorgeous Paintings Are the Soul of the Victorian Era
The Pre-Raphaelites were a close-knit group of Victorian painters who shared big ideas about art and literature. Here are 18 of their greatest works.
If You Think Celtic Music is Dead, You Should Hear This
Hayley Westenra's enchanting performance proves beyond doubt that Celtic music is far from being consigned to the annals of history. Listen to her now.
Listen to a Selection of Queen's Very Best Hits
Queen is one of the most iconic stadium rock bands ever to grace the face of the earth. Although the band's iconic frontman is gone, its music lives on.
Photos Of Famous Artists’ Muses Alongside Their Portraits
How did the models painted on world-famous portraits look like in real life, did they look anything like the paintings they inspired?
I Bet You've Never Seen This Kind of Art Before...
Utilizing the best way of recycling, this artist creates beautiful images.
This Incredible Act Will Blow Your Mind!
We have no doubt that you will be completely dumbfounded by this act.
Any Animal Lover Will Appreciate These Whimsical Artworks
Artist Roberto Rizzo uses rocks as a canvas for his animal paintings - and the results are incredibly realistic works of art.
Wow! I've Never Seen Such a Great Accordion Player Before!
Watch as Raffaele blows the Italy's Got Talent judges and audience away with his performance of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" on his accordion.
The Art of Szilajka Erzsebet Uses Only Pebbles to Make Us!
Szilajka Erzsebet is an artist from Hungary who is inspired by the beauty of nature and uses pebbles to assemble stunning scenes.
André Rieu Surprises Again with a Musical Extravaganza!
The Zandvoort racetrack in the Netherlands is an unexpected venue for a classical music performance, but conductor and violinist André Rieu recently captivated the audience.
This Irish Jig is Just Too Much Fun to Watch!
Enjoy this Irish dance craze that will bring a smile to your face!
Acrobats on Unicycles? Now I Really Have Seen It All...
These Chinese unicycle acrobats will completely blow you away! Check out their daring performance here.
I Would Rename This Man The Bubble Whisperer...
If there is a bubble expert in this world, we may have found him.
You Can't Watch This Performance Without Falling in Love...
Alice Fredenham seduced her judges when she delivered this immortal performance of 'My Funny Valentine'.
Is This 10-Year-Old Frank Sinatra Re-Incarnate?
This boy was born blind, but sings like a certain famous singer.
What a Funny Way to Illustrate the World's Proverbs!
Artist James Chapman loves proverbs. Here are 20 collected from around the world and illustrated marvelously. The wisdom of these leaps right from the page.
This British Artist Creates Sculptures You Won't Believe
Take a look at these impressive sculptures created by famous British artist, Alex Chinneck.
These Canadian Tenors Get a Huge Surprise on Stage
The look on these tenors' faces when they are joined by a special guess is priceless...