A Japanese artist has burst onto the scene with incredible works of balloon art.
Mostly seen at children's birthday parties, Masayoshi Matsumoto has used the technique of blowing and twisting to create animals, plant life and characters using only balloons. He insists permanent markers and adhesive are not used in the process.
The intricate pieces -- some with tiny balloons for eyeballs -- are collected on the Tokyo-based artist's Tumblr page. It's wonderful.
Balloon art has become more popular in Japan during the last few years, with twisting conferences, classes and stores popping up around town. The decorative art is also making appearances more commonly at weddings -- not just in the decor, but occasionally in the bridal outfits.
(H/T Bored Panda)