Most of us don’t take balloon animals very seriously. They’re disposable childhood delights, perhaps, or squeaky, irritating targets of adult rage. If you’ve ever cleaned up after a younger sibling’s ...

These balloon animals by artist Masayoshi Matsumoto are so realistic they could be mistaken for the real thing. The intricate designs of a lizard, buffalo, octopus and a baboon are among the balloon ...

If you thought balloon were only used during birthday celebration then it's time to change your thinking. If you thought balloon were only used during birthday celebration then it's time to change ...

Looking for something to help your children's party go off with a bang? These amazing balloon animals put birthday party clowns to shame - and the incredible creatures are really taking off. Masayoshi ...

Courtesy photo/ Kerrie Baughman, a clerical unit supervisor for Blair County, also creates unique balloon art pieces. Baughman provides her services to schools, birthday parties, summer carnivals, ...

It’s easy to think of balloon twisters as nothing more than children’s entertainers ready to make hats, swords and animals at a moment’s notice, but balloon art can also be incredibly complex. Here ...

Masayoshi Matsumoto, the man behind the creations, said: "It is very difficult. I create the shape by a process of trial and error" Looking for something to help your children's party go off with a ...