Some artists have a real gift for turning a blank canvas into another world. Looking at these, I at first thought them to be photographs. Even when you look up close, these talented artists still trick you with their careful skill. No matter the medium - pencil, oil paint, or acrylic - they look convincingly realistic. |
Acrylic paint on canvas - Ray Hare |
|
Ballpoint pen - Samuel Silva |
Pencil on paper - Dirk Dzimirsky |
Using graphite pencils on paper - Kevin Okafor |
Oil on canvas - Pedro Campos |
Pencil - Kim Ji-hoon |
Oil on linen - Omar Ortiz |
Charcoal on mounted paper - Robert Longo |
Acrylic paint on canvas - Kamalky Laureano |
Giclée on canvas - Thomas Arvid |
Oil on linen - Lee Price |
Pencil and paper - Paul Cadden |
Oil on linen - Lee Price |
Oil on canvas - Gregory Thielker |
Oil and acrylic on canvas - Gottfried Helnwein |
Paint - Ben Weiner |
Oil on wood panel - Mike Bayne |
h/t: www.dose.com
These Paintings Are So Detailed You'll Think They're Photos
These paintings by Kamalky Laureano look so realistic, you'll think they're photos.
15 Unforgettable Paintings by Marc Chagall, Explained
You can explore Marc Chagall's 15 greatest works, presented from various periods in his life.
These Realistic Paintings Open Up a World of Beauty
American artist Harry McCormick captures the beauty of interior scenes with his striking realist paintings.
This Playlist Will Ease You Into a New Drawing Hobby
Coloring and drawing have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. We put together a playlist that will aid you on your new drawing journey.
The Secret Stories of 10 Art Masterpieces
From the Mona Lisa to The Scream, every piece of Art has a story, a vibrant and colorful history, and a far deeper meaning behind it. We bring you ten of our favorite stories behind these amazing works of Art!
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...
Will this Acrobat Blow Your Minds as Well?
Watch Kai Ho's dangerous and skilled acrobatic performance.
How Does He Do It? This Magician Is Beyond Incredible!
28-year-old Ben Hart magic tricks will turn even the most stern-faced skeptic into a believer. Tell us if you can figure out how he does these things, because we certainly can’t!
Have You Ever Seen Love Depicted So Beautifully?
These exceptional artists were inspired by love and conveyed their message perfectly. Take a look:
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.
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
This Performer is Going to Take You on a Magical Adventure
A magical act that quickly made its way to my favorites' list.
When Two Masters Play Together, the Magic Is Already There
The music created by these 2 musicians is incredibly soothing and peaceful.
12 World-Famous Sculptures Everyone Should Recognize
In this article, we showcase 12 of the most famous and recognized sculptures in the world starting from the oldest to the most recent.
I Bet You've Never Seen a Dance Like This Before...
Using unique technology and superb dance moves, pole dancer and mother Kristy Sellars will amaze you as she did everyone on Australia's Got Talent
This Artist takes Generic Photos & Spices them with Doodles
When generic photos meet a creative illustrator, everything is possible...
Photos Of Famous Artists’ Muses Alongside Their Portraits
How did the models painted on world-famous portraits look like in real life, did they look anything like the paintings they inspired?
Learn the Curious Details Found in Famous Artworks
You think you know everything about these famous artworks? These details may surprise every art know-it-all & give a new perspective to these artworks
The Most Gorgeous Animal Paintings in History – 16 Pics
Explore the beauty of animals in these amazing paintings from over the years.
How On Earth Were These Famous Faces Recreated?
Crowd art is certainly extraordinary, but these famous faces were not created how you think they were...
This Extraordinary Girl Sings Her Audience to Sweet Tears
By singing this Broadway class 'Defying Gravity' so amazingly, 12-year-old Beau Dermott defies her age. She could be the next singing sensation.
A Classical Rendition of Bohemian Symphony? Yes Please!
A Classic Rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody by a classical orchestra.
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.
This World Circus Acrobatic Performance is a Must-Watch!
This acrobatic performance is unlike anything you will ever watch! Remarkable!
The Most Beautiful Stained-Glass Pieces You Will Ever See
Synonymous with luxury and fame, his works are scattered everywhere in the U.S.: from the White House to, quite possibly, your nightstand.
Farewell Tina: 24 Hits of the Incredible Diva Tina Turner
We invite you to celebrate Tina Turner's life and legacy by enjoying her 24 unforgettable hits that will continue to inspire generations to come.
Spectacular Art Will Take You to the East During the 1800s
From his travels, American artist Edwin Lord Weeks created some spectacular art. Take a look at his work.
Macedonian 3D Artist Puts a Modern Twist on Mythology
Models of ancient gods and figures of myth with a modern twist
Behold the Card Trick Master!
It's always great to see someone who is a real master in what he does.
This Is What 100 Years of Dancing Look Like
This video is so creative, because it features just 2 dancers doing 100 dances with 100 changes of wardrobe. Amazing!
10 of the Most Famous Renaissance Paintings
The Renaissance period had some of the greatest artists in history. Here are ten of the most famous paintings from this period.
5 Hyper-Realistic Drawings That Just Seem IMPOSSIBLE
Prepare to be amazed by these incredibly lifelike drawings.
The True Story About the Pursuit of Happiness
Watch as this video takes you into the hunt for happiness, our common goal, as we trudge through the monotony of every day life
Watch: This Visual Dance Act Is Out of This World!
The amazing dancing couple, Another Kind of Blue, bring new and exciting techniques to Britain’s Got Talent.
This Incredible Act Will Blow Your Mind!
We have no doubt that you will be completely dumbfounded by this act.
These Acrobats Are True Masters of Their Craft
Watch these acrobats put on a perfromance like no other.
This Chinese Wushu Mass Performance is Absolutely Awesome
It's Spring festival 2019, and in China they are doing an incredible Wushu Shaolin performance.
Witness an Incredible Artistic and Acrobatic! Performance
Artists Nicolas Besnard & Ludivine Furnon (Silver Medalist in Paris at the 31th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain) performing at "Benissimo" Live TV show.
Watch This Pianist Explain Musical History, Musically!
If you want to know more about the development of classical music through the centuries, this brief video is just the ticket.
This Dance Group Tells an Emotional Story Through Shadows
Watch this shadow dance group put on an emotional performance.
9 Famous Paintings That Have Hidden Secrets Lurking Within
Even though you have seen them before, you will have never noticed these stunning and shocking secrets lurking in these 9 masterpieces of art.
This Performance Requires Incredible Skill and Strength!
2 Incredible Acrobats put on a phenomenal show!
It's Amazing What an Artist Can Do With a Humble Bookend
Monde is an artist like no other - he turned his attention to bookends, drawing inspiration from the city of Tokyo. Take a look at his unique and amazing work.
You Will Be in Awe at How Detailed This Art Truly Is
Parth Kothekar's unique talent is represented in the beautifully intricate pieces of paper art she creates.
Such Meticulous, Beautiful Paper Art Is Such a Treat To See
The incredibly detailed and stunning paper art of Maude White.
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.
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!