Animator and artistDave Creeksadly passed away after a skydiving accident in January 2021.
But beyond animation, he had a second creative passion: building miniature treehouses within bonsai trees.
In celebration of his work, we want to showcase these incredible handcrafted worlds.
Bonsai treeshave long been symbols of harmony and contemplation.
Bonsais have always had a certain magical charma quality which is elevated in Creeks treehouses.
Each handcrafted sculpture looks like its own little ecosystem, where tiny, otherworldly creatures might call home.
Creek created many bonsai treehouses throughout his life and documented the process onInstagram.
Every piecefeaturing handcrafted miniature houses, balconies, ladders, and stepscomplements the natural shape of the bonsai.
Check out his bonsai tree houses below.
The artist was also a lead character designer for the animated showBob’s Burgers.
Building miniature treehouses was a hobby he worked on at home.
Each detailed piece took thousands and hours to complete.
