A Reader Inspired Post: Painted Antlers

Shortly after receiving a photo of a deer antler from a reader who found one while taking a winter's beach walk, I stumbled upon these painted antlers on the internet.  Artist Cassandra Smith uses metallic and flat acrylic paints to express herself on these natural animal adornments.  I have to admit that I do love them.  They mesh the boundaries between what's natural and what's clearly not.  I'm curious what our reader friend will say about them...

So what would you do?  Go the natural route or opt for bold and showy?!