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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From a Simple Drawing Emerges an Artwork of Sublime Beauty
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These People Undoubtedly Have Talent by the Boatload
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These Pet Portraits Are Simply Exquisite
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This Surreal Art Really is Something to Marvel At
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What Art Is More Stunning Than That Which Depicts Nature?
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Our Favorite Artists Painted on their Own Records
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Stunning! These Pencil Drawings Look Like Photographs
Emanuele Dascanio is a true master of his craft, creating incredibly realistic graphite pencil and charcoal portraits.
Watch This Young Singer Completely Nail 'O Sole Mio'
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11 Artists Who Make Magical Sculptures Out Of Wire
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The Most Beautiful Stained-Glass Pieces You Will Ever See
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WATCH: This Dance Is an Ode to Beautiful Mother Nature
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This Amazing Performance is a Blast from the Past!
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André Rieu Orchestrates an Incredible Duet!
What an extraordinary performance, as André Rieu orchestrates a song from La Traviata.
Iris Scott Uses Her Fingers to Create Incredible Paintings
Iris Scott is a modern impressionist who uses all of her 10 fingers to paint. Her artwork, as you're about to see, is absolutely wonderful!
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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.
Looking at 8 of Michelangelo's Most Celebrated Sculptures
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André Rieu Welcomes Spring With Angelic Music!
A gorgeous musical performance by renowned Dutch musician Andre rieu.
I Would Rename This Man The Bubble Whisperer...
If there is a bubble expert in this world, we may have found him.
10 of the Most Famous Dog Paintings Throughout History
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Steve Hewlett: Fancy Ventriloquist!
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This British Artist Creates Sculptures You Won't Believe
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When a Voice and Song Are Perfect, it Sounds Like This
Martin Hurkens' emotional rendition of this very beautiful song will definitely make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up!
This Cover of "Mary, Did You Know?" Is Truly Beautiful
Pentatonix, a talented acapella group, are known for making brilliant covers. Their rendition of the classic "Mary, Did You Know?" is hauntingly beautiful.
This Artist Uses an Unusual Tool to Create Magical Images...
Ralvin Dizon uses an unconventional medium to create his art.
These Stunning Oil Paintings Show the Brooding Side of Cities
This artist uses various oil painting techniques to produce stunning, atmospheric representations of modern cities.
I’m in Love with These Modern Impressionist Paintings
September McGee is an energetic modern American artist who paints figurative impressionist artworks. Her gorgeous canvases radiate with a robust energy.
20 Hilarious Recreations of Famous Paintings
The Getty Museum challenge contiures - 20 more submissions of people recreating their favourite masterpieces at home with hilarious results.
These 10 Famous Salvador Dali Paintings Will Amaze You
Salvador Dali is a Spanish artist well-known for his works of Surrealism. Here we take a look at 10 of his most famous paintings.
10 Underrated Sci-Fi Masterpieces You Might Have Missed
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I Can't Resist Tapping Along to This Riverdance Show
Featuring the original stars, Michael Flatley and Jean Butler, this Riverdance performance has me cheering like mad!
This Performer is Going to Take You on a Magical Adventure
A magical act that quickly made its way to my favorites' list.
These Dancers & Acrobats Put On an Incredible Show
These two dancers slash acrobats are beyond amazing...
INTERACTIVE: 12 of the Most Beautiful Classical Pieces...
By exploring this interactive image you can experience stunning interpretations of timeless melodies, both classic and contemporary. Just click on these keys and watch the magic unfold!
Watch These Acrobats Defy Gravity in an Amazing Circus Act
You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching these talented Russian circus acrobats perform feats on the teeterboard like you've never seen.
These Rare Artifacts Are Bound to Take Your Breath Away...
Get ready to check out some of the most beautiful ancient artifacts that have ever been discovered!
This Artist's Level of Realism Is Out of This World!
Thanks to the power of digital art, this incredible artist creates this stunningly realistic portraits. Check out some of his finest works here.
This Orchestral Masterpiece Will Bring Tears to Your Eyes
Watch Plácido Domingo's incredible version of 'Silent Night' that will bring tears to your eyes!
This Performance Requires Incredible Skill and Strength!
2 Incredible Acrobats put on a phenomenal show!
The Bold and Powerful Paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe
Georgia O’Keeffe was a talented American painter well-remembered for her bold and vivid works of flowers and desert landscapes.
These Charming Old Paintings are Like a Balm for the Soul
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These Miniature Animal Sculptures Are Just Too Cute!
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A Gorgeous Rendition of Nessun Dorma Awaits You...
Witness the intersection of raw talent and pure passion in this unforgettable concert recording of Nessun Dorma
Now This is One Magic Trick You HAVE to See. Wow!
Watch this terrific and magical performance by world-renowned magician and illusonist, Dani Lary!
What a Spectacular Performance by 2 Classic Greats!
An exciting performance by two classic greats - Louis Armstrong and Danny Kaye!
The Visionary Art and Turbulent Life of Caravaggio
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This Adorable 5 Year Old Plays the Piano Like a Virtuoso
This 5 year old plays piano so well, she's a real master of the craft.