Dalton Ghetti creates miniature works of art resting solely on the tips of lead pencils. What is even more impressive is the fact that he doesn't rely on the use of a microscope or magnifying lens to sculpt out his phenomenal creations. This is one exhibit you must literally see to believe! You can see more of Dalton's miniature masterpieces on his website here. |
A Lead Pencil Tribute to "The King" |
source |
A Heart Shaped Locket Dangles Inside the Pencil |
"The Tools of the Trade" |
Dalton's "tools of the trade" include; a razor blade, a sculpting knife, a sewing needle, and a few No. 2 pencils. |
A Few Marvelous Miniature Creations |
Dalton carves a wide variety of designs, which range from a horse figurine to a perfectly shaped hammer. |
The Talented Artist Takes a Moment to Appreciate his Work |
The Brazilian-born artist currently resides in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and is a carpenter by trade. He began his artistic hobby over 25 years ago as a form of meditation. |
The Beginning of a New Design |
|
The Entire Alphabet from A to Z |
Patience is a most important virtue in this line of work, since the vast majority of the carvings take several months to complete. The alphabet carving seen here took almost 2 years and a half to finish! |
Chain Links on a Pencip Tip |
Cheers |
A Microscopic Sewing Button |
"The Cemetery Collection" |
Over a hundred sculptures have broken off while Dalton was working. He displays the discarded pieces, which he refers to as "The Cemetery Collection", on a Styrofoam bed as a reminder of past mistakes. |
Would You Care to Have a Seat? |
Patience is the Key to Finishing Each Unique Design |
A Miniature Mailbox |
You Might Need a Magnifying Lens to Spot the Cross Here |
Another Unique Creation |
Does Anybody Have a Screwdriver? |
Dalton Spends A Long Time Carving Specific Details Out |
Pencil Nunchuks That Would Make Bruce Lee Proud |
A Pair of Chained Hearts |
He has made over 100 carvings, including a very touching 9-11 memorial tribute titled 3,000 Tears, which you can see here. |
If The Shoe Fits... |
source |
H/T: twistedsifter.com & solentnews.biz |
The Tiniest Marvels: Enter Willard Wigan's Miniature World
Enter the fascinating world of Willard Wigan, the master of micro-sculpting.
Leonardo da Vinci: Profile of a True Renaissance Man
We're about to uncover the real Leonardo da Vinci in this deep dive into the life and personality of this famous genius.
Take a Look at These Adorable Tiny Paper Houseplants
Take a look at these lovely photographs of some truly adorable miniature potted plants made from paper.
Recycling Gets a Fairytale Twist With Wooden Troll Statues
Recycled art is a fun and creative way to send a message and these trolls by Danish artist Thomas Dambo are the perfect examples of that
These Picturesque Impressionist Paintings Fit in a Pocket!
This artist creates unbelievably lifelike oil paintings of the American outdoors that could fit in your pocket!
Admire the Detail and Beauty of Hank Cheng’s Dioramas
Hank Cheng's vivid and detailed miniature models, depicting mostly his hometown in Taiwan, are seeing success around the world and rightfully so.
These Stunning Pictures, Believe It Or Not, Are Hand Drawn
These pictures, despite looking like they have been captured with a camera, are actually all drawn by hand. Totally amazing.
WATCH: This Couple Was Meant to Dance Together
These dancers were meant to perform together, and I'd be happy to watch them many times over. I think you'll agree.
30 Works of Art by Vincent van Gogh You May Not Have Seen
Van Gogh is an artist most well know for the severing of his ear and his painting Starry Night. Here are a few other treasures he created.
Feeling Nostalgic? These Billy Joel Hits are Just for You
A playlist of 16 of Billy Joel's biggest hits
Ever Wondered What a REAL Tango Looks Like? So Beautiful!
The dance of Tango is one full of beauty and passion.
The Bewitching, Romantic Paintings of Daniel Gerhartz
This artist creates beautiful and realistic scenes.
10 Must-Read and Must-See Books and Films about Aging
In the world of movies and books, there hasn’t always been an incredible representation of the aging process. We have found some gems for you though!
The Grace in This Performance Is Jaw-Dropping
This beautiful combination of dancing and acrobatic performance will totally take your breath away. Be sure to watch it right now.
Michelangelo and Rome: An Artistic Love Story
Michelangelo had quite the love affair with Rome, as can be evidenced by his gorgeous works as both painter and sculptor.
This Hungarian Artist Has Perfected the Art of Lace Work
Agnes Herczeg, a Hungarian artist, creates artwork using lace. Some of her best works can be seen here.
You've Never Heard Ave Maria Sung Like This Before
Martin Hurkens voice is absolutely incredible. Check it out here.
These Paintings Perfectly Capture the Essence of the Ocean
These seascapes are hypnotizing. Check out the astounding work of Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky.
MUSIC BOX: Click to Listen to 12 of ABBA's Best Songs!
We've compiled a list of 12 of ABBA's greatest hits for your listening pleasure.
Cake Making Like THIS Is A Beautiful Art!
You can have some great fun baking, but you probably haven't tried to bake a cake that doubles as a work of art before. Here are 30+ examples to inspire you!
How It's Made: Glass Christmas Ornaments
Enjoy a quick history of Christmas glass ornaments and a deep look into how they're made!
This Magic Trick Uses Technology to Dazzle the Audience
Let these identical twins dazzle you with their outstanding magic performance.
This 3-Tenor Performance is Famous For its Beauty...
Back when these 3 tenors were still with us, they made this amazing gesture to another musical genius.
7 Beautiful Animal Paintings by Franz Marc
German artist Franz Marc was known for his abstract animal paintings that explored their spiritual side. Take a look at his best works.
This Greek Ballet will Have You Dancing & Shouting 'Opa!'
Zorba the Greek is one of my favorite tunes, it really gets me in the dancing mood the way it builds up that riveting Greek tempo. And what ballet it inspires!
This Incredible Art Is Not Painted on an Ordinary Canvas
This art is not painted on an ordinary canvas. Take a look.
When This Woman Performs, All Eyes Widen...
The Incredible Kseniya Simonova creates beautiful works of art in sand.
The Shocking Hidden Secrets of 7 World Famous Paintings
Even paintings that have been seen for hundreds of years can reveal long lost secrets. These 7 mysteries have finally been cracked.
This Wonderful Chorus Group Will Fly You to Musical Heaven
This amazing gospel chorus will bring heaven down to you!
These Human Voices Alone Resurrect a Totemic Rock Classic
Toto's Africa is one of my favorite songs. So I was thrilled to hear this stunning a cappella version ...
String Pulling Art - the Newest Art Technique Out There
Fluid string-pulling art is a fairly new and intriguing art technique that uses chains, strings, and colorful paints to create amazing bouquets of flowers
Prepare Your Ears for Another André Rieu Musical Triumph!
Enjoy another jewel of a performance from our favorite Dutch musician, André Rieu
You've Never Seen a Magic Act Like This Before!
This young man stuns an entire audience with his innovative and mind-boggling close-up magic tricks.
This Classical Duo's Music Will Touch Your Soul, Guaranteed
Watch the legendary Anre Rieu perform alongside Gheorghe Zamfir, as they treat their audience to Lonely Shepherd, live from Bucharest.
Check Out These Surreal Artists and Their Amazing Artworks
In this post we have brought you a collection of 8 surreal artists, each with their own artistic style and unique imagination
8 Artworks by Michelangelo You Must See in Real Life
More than 450 years after his death, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni remains one of the world’s most celebrated artists. Here's his best work!
Looking Into the Road Not Taken, By Robert Frost
Delving deeper into the celebrated poem the road not taken by robert frost.
Richard Jones' Magical Performance Leaves Everyone in Awe
Richard Jones's magical performance on the talent show 'Britain's Got Talent' leaves the judges and the audience stunned! How does he do it?
How Is This Possible?! This Artist Draws Like a Printer
This artist earned the nickname “the printer man” for having a unique skill of drawing freehand in small increments, just like a printer
Mind Blown! This Man is a Modern Day Master Craftsman
This man many literally be the world’s last living blacksmith, and creates weaponry wonders from normal stainless steel bolts.
This Musical Duet Will Bring Tears to Your Eyes...
This amazing violin and piano cover of Hallelujah is one of the most beautiful things you will ever hear.
When a Voice and Song Are Perfect, it Sounds Like This
Martin Hurkens' emotional rendition of this very beautiful song will definitely make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up!
This Dance Performance Is Unlike Anything I've Seen
This performance is astounding! Take a look!
This Magician Sure Fooled Me! How Did He Do It?
Does this magician have what it takes to fool Penn and Teller? Watch His Fascinating Trick Here.
If I Didn't See This Artist At Work, I'd Never Believe Him!
Italian Artists Marcello Barenghi can create the most astoundingly realistic-looking hand drawings.
This Artist's Level of Realism Is Out of This World!
Thanks to the power of digital art, this incredible artist creates this stunningly realistic portraits. Check out some of his finest works here.
Have You Ever Seen Love Depicted So Beautifully?
These exceptional artists were inspired by love and conveyed their message perfectly. Take a look: