You’ll Love These 5 Artists Who Find Inspiration in Animals

Highly skilled creators from around the globe whose playful designs aren’t just for nursery walls.

NICKY KEHOE

Inspired by traditional trophy heads, these papier-mâché sculptures from the Philippines feature some of nature’s littlest beasts, including rabbits, squirrels and two kinds of mice.

FIONA WALKER ENGLAND

With a naive style and sophisticated palette, the felt artist’s charming pieces are crafted with children in mind but would look right at home in adult spaces.

ETHIC & TROPIC

Handcrafted by indigenous Panamanian artisans from native black palm trees, no two tropical masks are alike.

MARIE TALALAEFF

From horned bison to wooly sheep, the French artist’s papier-mâché creatures are both whimsical and wonderfully realistic.

ZUNY

Besides lion and elephant heads that can be mounted on the wall, the 10-year-old company also crafts animal paperweights, bookends and doorsteps from the same supple pieces of faux leather.