Photo-realism is an art movement that astounds and humbles me. The sheer skill and patience it requires to make paintings that are so life-like, so much like a real photograph, is mind blowing. All the paintings you are about to see were drawn, not by a computer, but by the hands of talented artists, able to re-create reality with nothing but brush strokes and an artist's eye. Wonderful. |
You Won't Believe How Much People Paid For These Paintings
There are some paintings in this world that cost so much money, it's enough to make your eyes water. Here are the most expensive paintings ever sold.
Travel the World With These Gorgeous Watercolor Paintings
Here is a look at some delightful watercolor paintings of an artist who documents her travels in the form of beautiful illustrations.
These Delicate Flower Paintings Will Soothe Your Soul
Watch this talented artist creating real masterpieces in this video tutorial. She manages to portray the delicate, yet bright and beautiful nature of flowers so well.
Interactive: 12 Fascinating Facts About "The Night Watch"
This interactive painting of "The Night Watch" will share 12 facts with you about this almost 400 year old masterpiece.
This Artist Paints in Incredible and Beautiful Detail
This painter creates beautiful and realistic images of feminine beauty.
The Lovely Impressionist Paintings of Artist Childe Hassam
Childe Hassam was a prolific American artist whose paintings majorly influenced Impressionist art, as you'll see in these 22 paintings
This Vertical Performance Is a Dance Unlike Any Other...
This sensual and terrific dance is not only skillful but makes use of a pole in a way we'd never thought to see in a couple dance!
This Dance Performance Is Unlike Anything I've Seen
This performance is astounding! Take a look!
This Woman Changes Clothes Faster Than You Can Blink
An incredible magic show that will make you doubt your eyes! But keep them wide open because you're not gonna want to miss this!
20 Modern Sculptures That Prove High Art Is Alive and Well
Here are some of the world's most notable examples of modern sculpture. These awesome designs should be in every city!
This Is How 11 Ancient Roman Ruins Looked Like In the Past
Very little of ancient Rome remained to this day, but here is a wonderful reconstruction of some of the most famous sighs.
WATCH: Brightman & Bocelli's Musical Masterpiece
Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli possess two of the most famous voices in the entire world, so you can imagine what happens when they join forces. Watch.
These Puppets Move Like Live Beings - Fascinating!
Barnaby Dixon's hand puppets move like live animals and people, which makes them especially entertaining to watch!
These Real Seashells Look Like Pieces of Sunken Treasure
This seashell art is unlike anything I've ever seen before... absolutely stunning!
Classical Music: Enjoy 50 of the Greatest Masterpieces!
This video collected together 50 of the most famous and beautiful classical music pieces in the world.
Watch 20 of the Best Eurovision 2023 Performances!
Embark on this Eurovision journey and discover your new favorite songs and singers!
What a Funny Way to Illustrate the World's Proverbs!
Artist James Chapman loves proverbs. Here are 20 collected from around the world and illustrated marvelously. The wisdom of these leaps right from the page.
This Young Violinist Will Treat Your Ears to Heaven...
watch as 11 year old Tyler Butler-Figueroa wows the judges of America's Got Talent with his violin music.
This Orchestra is Like Nothing You've Seen Before...
Presenting you The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, as they play one timeless and unexpected soundtrack. Give them a listen!
This Girl Only Needs a Simple Flute to Delight Your Ears
Listen to the dulcet tones of this young girl's flute.
This Inspiring Cover of "Hallelujah" Really Moved Me
A truly emotional interpretation of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", sung by a young, talented singer, with unbelievably powerful vocal abilities.
What This Man Built for Himself Will Astound You...
This artist decided to create a miniature version of the French capital.
Ten Art Pieces You Always Wanted to Know More About
Once in a while, a true master comes along, enriching humanity with their art, like these 10 great masters and their masterpieces.
The Story of the Woman Behind Vincent van Gogh
Little is said about the woman behind Vincent van Gogh, but he was not always alone...
You Have Never Heard Drums Played This Beautifully Before
Listen to these drums play in this incredible performance.
I’m in Love with These Modern Impressionist Paintings
September McGee is an energetic modern American artist who paints figurative impressionist artworks. Her gorgeous canvases radiate with a robust energy.
Indian Dance Crew Sets America's Got Talent Alight
Looks at the mind-boggling dance performance of a young Indian dance group. They wowed the audience and the judges alike with their act.
With These Piano Concertos You'll Be in Musical Paradise!
With the magnificence of the orchestra and the intimacy of a piano, these 24 classic piano concertos simply have it all!
12 Movie Dances That Captured Our Imagination!
Johnny and Baby from Dirty dancing, Danny and Sandy from Grease and many more are waiting to show you their unforgettable and memorable dance moves!
Wow, These 3D Drawings are Out of This World!
Nikola Čuljić has the ability to make his drawings pop off a page. Check out his stunning work here!
André Rieu Lets An Incredible Singer Amaze Us All..
When she sings, magic is returned to the world...
This Watercolor Animal Art Is Expressive and Whimsical
Artist Luqman Reza creates expressive animal paintings using watercolor paint. His artwork is truly stunning.
These Canadian Tenors Get a Huge Surprise on Stage
The look on these tenors' faces when they are joined by a special guess is priceless...
Classic Performance: The `Smoking Magician`!
Tom Mullica is one of the most celebrated magicians and comedians in the world, and is known for his amazing cigarette tricks. Also, his great sense of humor and showmanship make for a very entertaining show!
These Acrobats Are True Masters of Their Craft
Watch these acrobats put on a perfromance like no other.
This Andrea Bocelli Number Is a Must See For Music Lovers
Watch Andrea Bocelli perform one of the most iconic love songs in history
Who Knew Tea Bags Could be Used to Create Great Art?
Ruby Silvious is an artist from New York who uses tea bags as her diary. Check out her amazing work!
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 ...
Witness This Incredible Musical Performance by True Masters
Dutch orchestra leader Guido Dieteren joins forces here with powerhouse singer Wendy Kokkelkoren to bring you a rendition of "You Raise Me Up" the likes of which you've never heard before.
This Stunning Chapel in Naples Will Leave You in Awe
This chapel looks more like a museum than a church. Take a look at its stunning sculptures here.
10 Life-Changing Books That You Really Must Read!
Every so often you'll come across a book that will change your life. Here are 10 such examples.
A Magical Moment of Pure Music For You to Enjoy...
This beautiful piece by Brahms gets even more magical in the hands of famous pianist Emanuel Ax.
These Gorgeous Paintings Are the Soul of the Victorian Era
The Pre-Raphaelites were a close-knit group of Victorian painters who shared big ideas about art and literature. Here are 18 of their greatest works.
16 Brilliant Embroidery Works You Need to See Now!
Embroidery, an ancient art form, has found new life in the digital age through the power of social media. Here are some stunning examples.
Prepare Your Tissues: The Animated Story of Kitbull
Pixar's Kitbull is a beautiful short animation video that has won praise around the world.
The Most Unbelievable Acrobatic Display in History!
What happens when dozens of acrobats work together to create a human net? Utter magic is what happens.
André Rieu Surprises Again with a Musical Extravaganza!
The Zandvoort racetrack in the Netherlands is an unexpected venue for a classical music performance, but conductor and violinist André Rieu recently captivated the audience.