Does it feel right?
Am I forcing something that disagrees with the natural shape of the stone?
Akie knows shes finished when she can see the character staring back at her.
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Japanese artist Akie Nakata turns found stones into lifelike animal sculptures.
These are no ordinary rock paintings.
They look like real (miniature) animals.
Each creature is painted to suit the natural shape of the rock.
They are the ideal pet rock.
