Creative artists are often inspired by the beauty of nature and represent it in their work. They may use actual objects and animals, or they might simply use the forms they see in nature. The mediums used by artists vary such as painting on a flat surface or decorating a rounded ceramic piece. Some artists sculpt in a variety of materials. They recreate plants and animals they have seen in the world around them. Nature has given food and shelter to mankind for thousands of years. It now provides inspiration to create beautiful art in the modern world.