Leather as a canvas - Five carved/burned leather art

It is absolutely amazing to me the art that can be created on a leather canvas, be it carving, embossing or burning.  Each of these techniques can be used to create some wonderfully stunning artwork.  Here are five pieces of leather art that I find to be very impressive for this week's Five on Friday!

1. An antique globe map based on an expedition of British explorer Sir Francis Drake.

http://www.mapsonleather.com/aglnat75100aa.html

2. Carving of a sailing ship

http://www.skinsin.com/outsea01.htm

3. Two Doberman Pinschers

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Fzq94YVbHHM/S1S_sxLp9RI/AAAAAAAAptg/b6Aihf7ZbBw/s1600-h/mark_evans_carved_leather_05.jpg
http://www.markevansart.com/flash.html

4. Hendrik Vrey: Leather Art

http://www.thenamibiaguide.com/files/DSCF2307.JPG
http://www.hendrikvrey.com/

5. Peter Main Leather Art
http://petermain.com/parent.htm


Have a great weekend!