Fish writhing through the ocean, colorful butterflies taking flight, and owls leaving their perch are a few of the creatures featured in Penny Thomson’s miniature ecosystems. The Sheffield-born artist deftly captures marine and land animals’ movement in her kinetic sculptures that operate with simple hand-cranks. Coated in moss, sprawling branches, and other foliage, the whimsical works are tiny renditions of their real-life counterparts. Thomson offers the lively creations on Etsy, but they sell out quickly so watch for shop announcements on her Instagram to snag one.

 

Creatures Fly and Swim through Lush Ecosystems in Kinetic Miniatures by Penny Thomson

Creatures Fly and Swim through Lush Ecosystems in Kinetic Miniatures by Penny Thomson

Creatures Fly and Swim through Lush Ecosystems in Kinetic Miniatures by Penny Thomson

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