Plants and animals work harmoniously together every day to create a beautiful ecosystem.

To me, not only are the lifeforms magic but so too are the interconnections linking everything together.

Part of the allure of Ching’s conceptual paintings is the masterful way he executes these surreal creatures.

Oil Paintings of Animals by Jon Ching

“Mother Mycelium.”

Despite being imaginary, they appear to the viewer as realistic and finely detailed.

Additionally, Ching’s flauna creatures appear to represent the complexity of different environments.

Los Angeles-based artist Jon Ching creates fantastical oil paintings of animals fused together with plant life.

Oil Paintings of Animals by Jon Ching

“Sheila Ann”

Sheila Ann

Ching calls these hybrid creatures flauna, a combination of flora and fauna.

Razzle Dazzle

These imaginative creatures remind us that we are all connected.

Nectar

Aquaria

Homestead

Sprite

Chasing Summer

Puhpowee

Oil Paintings of Animals by Jon Ching

“Razzle Dazzle”

Oil Paintings of Animals by Jon Ching

“Nectar”

Oil Paintings of Animals by Jon Ching

“Aquaria”

Oil Paintings of Animals by Jon Ching

“Homestead”

Oil Paintings of Animals by Jon Ching

“Sprite”

Oil Paintings of Animals by Jon Ching

“Chasing Summer”

Oil Paintings of Animals by Jon Ching

“Puhpowee”