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Raku Inoue Makes Beautiful Portraits of Animals Using Flowers

We often think of art as simply drawing, painting, and graphic design, but there’s more to it.

Raku Inoue is an artist that uses flowers for his work. These usually consist of animal portraits. These are delicate portraits that give us a different way to see these beautiful creatures.

15. This Beautiful Spring Beetle

The color palette is just gorgeous.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9mI4Jwhiyk/

14. A Rose Scorpion

Lethal insects never looked so beautiful.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9gwQIaB_Xu/

13. A Beautiful Fox

Fierce indeed!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Wktp-BWgi/

12. A Beautiful Heart

A beating heart.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9RcTjfh8Ls/

11. Flamenco

It’s clear the artist took great care to find the right flowers for the project.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B837BFnh35v/

10. A Wonderful Orca

Just look at it go!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Yzf9NhyIH/

9. The Wildest Jellyfish

Definitely the most beautiful one we’ve seen!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8YzLGphUtk/

8. A Most Wonderful Butterfly

So bright and beautiful.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7V7fuqhlBX/

7. Yet Another Beautiful Scorpion

This one seems more island-themed.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6bMhysBmEe/

6. Lovely Green Panda

Like we’ve never seen before!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B4U0bUbBdy1/

5. Check Out This Rhino!

What a way to use nature.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B4U0U07BkFi/

4. A Peaceful Elephant

In its element.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B390qVqBKL0/

3. Look At This Beautiful Dragonfly

Made with love and care.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3WznNjBrbb/

2. A Mini-Garden

A bit different but still wonderful.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2xizIChiKJ/

1. This Seahorse Will Lift Anyone’s Spirits!

These are the colors of sunshine.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2CTs99BhlV/

Raku Inoue is a talented artist indeed!

It takes a lot of skill to create these delicate portraits. Recently he’s been focusing on artwork that brings attention to animals that are going extinct.

In the meantime, you can view more of Inoue’s work on Instagram or his official website.

Did you like Inoue’s work? Sound off in the comments below and let us know what you think.