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Funky 3D Animal Portraits From Discarded Materials And Taxidermy Eyes
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Funky 3D Animal Portraits From Discarded Materials And Taxidermy Eyes

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I spend my workdays on a computer (or I did when I had work, pre-coronavirus), so I like to spend my free time with paint on my hands and plaster under my nails. This series of 3D animals allowed me to do both. I created these weird animals (and dragons) using cardboard headed to the recycle bin, masking tape, plywood, and plaster bandage. I create the armatures from Amy’s and Lean Cuisine boxes and staple them in place on some old plywood. I add glass eyes then coat the entire piece in plaster bandage (the stuff casts are made from) then paint it with acrylic paint. The result is a dynamic and colorful critter that leaps off the wall.

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    Vėjūnė is a community manager who helps artists all over the world introduce their artwork to Bored Panda readers and in that way, become more popular. Since she was always fascinated by the art world, she studied Culture Management and Cultural Policy at Vilnius Academy of Arts where she expanded her knowledge about it. Now she's using all this knowledge to showcase its beauty and help others dive into the fascinating world of art.

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