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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Have You Ever Seen Love Depicted So Beautifully?
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This Adorable Father-Daughter Duo Will Make You Smile
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16 thought-provoking illustrations by John Holcroft
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This Orchestra is Like Nothing You've Seen Before...
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Colorful Watercolor Paintings Depict Venice Beautifully
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One Child, One Adult, and a Creative Performance to Watch
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The Detail in This Artist’s Sculptures Left Me Speechless
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This Street Art Is Simply Stunning. Take a Look...
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