The purpose of this research is to describe intelligence in creating realist sculpture works using raw materials of teak roots / teak stumps. This is motivated by the large amount of teak root waste that can be used for art work and capable of producing high economic value. But the results of observations made by the author so far, the work of art produced from teak root material is mostly just responded to as is and or made in an unrealistic form. To answer this problem the method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data obtained by observation in the field, in-depth observations, through literature and internet sources as well as direct practice writers. The writer as a researcher is an actor in the creation of works of art. The results of this study obtained a description of the smart ways of creating realist sculpture by using teak root / teak wood stumps, namely: smart in choosing raw materials, responding to raw materials, forming globally, forming in detail, the process of patching, drying, and finishing. The expected benefit of the results of this study is that it can help researchers / artists steps in creating realist sculpture works using raw materials of teak roots / teak stumps. Keywords: Intelligent, creative, realist sculpture, teak root (teak hump)