My name is DiVitto Kelly and I am a papier–mâché sculpture artist and instructor. Many of my sculptures are inspired by marine creatures, especially sharks. Some are even inspired by Kellogg's® Pop-Tarts® and Hostess® snack cakes. While many of my sculptures have an essence of reality, I enjoy applying bright colors and textures to enhance their playfulness.

Most of my sculptures range from two to eight feet in length. My largest sculpture was a 13-foot shark. It was so enormous I needed to rent a U-Haul truck to move it. While most of the sculptures are large, and in some cases very large, they are in fact only a few pounds in weight. And because they are so lightweight, you can hang them from just about anywhere. I create freestanding sculptures such as dinosaurs, zoo animals, birds and more. One interesting sculpture I completed was a 6-foot F22 Raptor fighter jet!

I also enjoy creating life-size sculptures using a Styrofoam base (2-4 inches thick) and applying colored tissue paper with a glue/water mix. What I enjoy about this type of sculpture art is that I can create something large, yet extremely lightweight. The best part is you can hang them like a painting using Velcro, hooks, or small nails.

My wife Andrea and I teach papier–mâché workshops at educational facilities such as libraries, schools, aquariums, and nature centers. It's a great way to inform students about the art of papier–mâché and sea animals. I've always had a deep-sea appreciation for nature, especially the ocean. For more info, please check out my website at www.divittokelly.com. Enjoy!

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