A true artist can transform the most unlikely things, into amazing works of art that will take your breath away. This real-life cowboy raises Colts and builds jaw-dropping sculptures made out of metal scraps. These statues are intensely detailed and so unique, I doubt you’ll ever see anything like it again!

Old farm equipment? More like incredible works of art.

These scrap metal sculptures are created using old farm equipment and rustic metals, that carry deep history in them

John Lopez is a rancher from Northwestern South Dakota, who’s family has land scattered along the Grand River. For generations, they’ve run their ranches by the sweat off of their brow and hard work. John is no stranger to ranch-life, his specialty is taming wild horses and perfecting their bloodlines.

Throughout the years, John has displayed some awesome artistry aswell. He started off by making clay sculptures of the Colts he loves so much, which evolved into statues sculpted from old farm equipment to make metallic animals come to life.

Buffalos, horses, bears, bulls, and even dinosaurs, John can make pretty much anything

His sculptures are extremely realistic, every detail holding a piece of his families history.

The last stand

Check out this battle of the beasts, in this sculpture, a bull and a buffalo go head to head for bragging rights.

T-Rex

Being that many dinosaur bones have been found in the very place where John grew his roots, it’s only right that he includes them in his artwork.

Fishing cowboy

This sculpture is like something right out of a science-fiction movie, a cowboy rides a fish attempting to tame the wild water dweller.

Hugh Glass

John’s sculpture of the legendary Hugh Glass will blow your mind. Legend has it, he fought a bear with only his hands and a knife, before his partners left him for dead leaving his no choice but to trek 200-miles mangled and mauled.

Time to plow

In honor of his mother’s love for watching his brother-in-law plow the fields, John sculpted this horse who’s reading for plowing.

Friesian

The miraculous Friesian horses have origins in the Netherlands, but John managed to bring this beautiful medal Friesian out of a friend’s unfortunate disaster.

Calumet and his Jockey

This horse named calumet is mounted by a tiny jockey that looks like he could come to life, John really puts the detail in!

LongHorn

The Lopez herd always included some LongHorns, even if they’re made out of metal.

Steampunk Owl

John couldn’t leave out the feathered hooters, birds are majestic creatures that signify the wild. This Steampunk owl is awesome, I wonder if its head rotates!?

The North Western University Wolf

John even made a sculpture of a mascot wolf, that permanently sits on campus for everyone to admire. The life-size wolf is completely made from steel and is on full display right in front of the university.

These are the coolest works of art I’ve ever seen, whether it’s the buffalo that once ran free, the tamed colts, or even just a random moose, John Lopez’s art embodies the wild. To see all of his extraordinary pieces of art, check out his website John Lopez Studios. You can also see some of his phenomenal work on YouTube, just watch the video below!

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