At a first glance, the images below may look like photos, or at most, digitally enhanced images. In actual fact, what follows are hyper realistic oil paintings created by talented Belgium artist Christiane Vleugels. Her interest in art began at the very tender age of 12 - a passion that she continued to pursue well into her teen years when she later on studied Fine Arts and learned drawing and sculpting. Take a look at the incredible art she creates:
To view more of her work, take a look at her website.

















Our Favorite Artists Painted on their Own Records
This artist breathes new life into damaged vinyl records by turning them into stunning works of art. Come find your favorite in this musical trip down memory lane.
Old Cutlery Turned Into Beautiful Animal Art
Matt Wilson breathes new life into old cutlery by reimagining and molding them as live beings.
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Watch This Melodious Judy Collins Performance from 1976
In this vintage video, singer Judy Collins performs her hit song "Both Sides Now" during a 1976 concert.
Fall in Love with these Enchanting Paintings..
Kal Gajoum specializes in oil painting and palette knife techniques. Here are his mesmerizing and magnificent paintings.
22 Award-Winning Photos That Capture the Power of Nature
The International Photography Awards has many categories, but today, we will focus on nature, with 22 stunning highlights from the 2020 competition.
Any Animal Lover Will Appreciate These Whimsical Artworks
Artist Roberto Rizzo uses rocks as a canvas for his animal paintings - and the results are incredibly realistic works of art.
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Spectacular! This Choir Brings You the Sounds of Africa
This choir takes to the stage to give their rendition of Toto's "Africa" and the result is awesome!
Ever Wondered What People Looked Like 5000 Years Ago?
Have you ever wondered what ancient people actually looked like? This sculptor gives us a good idea of exactly that.
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Have You Ever Seen a Card Trick as Good as THIS One?
This magician's card tricks will leave you wondering how he managed to pull them off.
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Watch These Agile Dancers Move with Beauty and Grace
Using both strength and flexibility these two dancers move with grace and beauty. Watch their incredible performance here.
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Enjoy a Unique And Funny Performance By Dean Martin
In this fun concert, the incredibly talented member of the Rat Pack, Dean Martin, starts his performance of the classic song "Everybody Loves Somebody", with a little taste of his stand up routine.
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Joshua Bell Shows You 300 Years of Music in 18 Minutes!
Discover why this timeless art form continues to resonate and inspire across generations.
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These Artists Have Unique Ways of Creating Masterpieces
Here are 13 artists who have innovated amazing new and unique ways of creating different types of art, making use of the most unconventional material, from sink strainers to bubble wrap.
History’s 7 Most Influential Watercolor Artists
Here, we look back at some of the most famous watercolor artists throughout history whose works continue to be influential.
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This Beautiful Dance Tells Such an Enlightening Story
You won't ever have seen such an incredible dance infused with lights and stunning technology....
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When a Cello and a Piano Take Hold of Our Heart...
A touching and utterly beautiful classical rendition that will leave you wanting more.
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Does a $1 Million Cello Sound Better Than a Standard One?
Talented cellist Wendy Law plays Bach's Suite No 1 on three differently priced cellos - can you hear the difference?
17 Charming Artworks and Famous Paintings of Winslow Homer
In this post, you can take a closer look at some of the best paintings and artworks by noted American painter Winslow Homer.
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Enjoy a Truly Spectacular Harp and Violin Performance
This harp and violin performance isn't like any you've ever seen before. Watch it now.
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This Magical Show is So Much Fun!
This dancing duo manage costume changes that are so fast, it beggars belief. Watch this video and see if you can figure out how they do it for yourself.
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Don't Miss These Unreal Magic Tricks by Famous Illusionists
Look at some of the great illusionists of the world enacting some truly unreal magic tricks. You will be left scratching your head at these.
A Side Of the Louvre You Never Thought to Look For
The Louvre is the treasure of Paris, and filled with hundreds of thousands of smaller, but equally incredible treasures to fill you with awe
These Stunning Tree Carvings Are a Sight to Behold
Wood carvers and sculptors are truly gifted individuals, and this is evidenced by their amazing work at these 9 places. View their beauty for yourself.
12 Vibrant Natural Landscapes Made with Thread and Needle
Embroidery artist Vera Shimunia captures the beauty and vibrancy nature in her art. From mountain terrains to lovely sunsets, here is some oh her best work.
These Animal Portraits Will Make You Feel Serene
Each animal portraits by artist Raku Inoue is made out of seasonal materials, all natural. The result is peaceful and lovely to look at.
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What This Performer Does With Hoops is Astonishing
I've never seen anyone perform like that with just a hula hoop.
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‘My Heart Will Go On’ by This Violinist Will Amaze You!
Seeing talented children is always inspiring, and 11-year-old Karolina Protsenko is a true prodigy. Watch her perform Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On'.
6 Fantastic Poems Everyone Should Read At Least Once!
These are some of the most famous poems that have ever been written and everyone should read them at least once!
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This Impressive Juggling Act Will Leave You Breathless...
Watch Michael Chirrick can carry out an incredible juggling and balancing act the likes of which have never been seen before!
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These Chinese Acrobats Will Leave You Flabbergasted!
Get ready to witness a show of acrobatic prowess like you've never seen before!
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This Acrobatic Display Will Leave You In Total Disbelief
Whatever the Chinese set their minds to, they seem to be able to achieve better than anyone else. Take a look at this truly stunning acrobatic display.
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WATCH: This Romantic Composer's Work Is Utterly Magical
The Romantic composer, Johannes Brahms, completed a series of compositions called the Hungarian Dances. Enjoy Hungarian Dance no. 5 in this video.
Renaissance-Man Raphael Was an Incredible Genius...
Did you know that Renaissance master, Raphael, died at the tender age of 37? How he could produce such a library of masterpieces is truly astonishing!
12 Jaw Dropping Facts About the Most Famous Art in History
You'll likely recognize these famous artworks, but we’re willing to bet you didn’t know the incredibly curious facts about these masterpieces
Cristian Marianciuc Challenges the Definition of Origami
These intricate paper cranes aren't like any other origami you've seen before.
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WATCH: Andre Rieu Takes On a Neapolitan Classic
Andre Rieu is well-known for doing justice to classic songs, and this time, he takes on 'O Sole Mio, one of the Neapolitan all-time greats. Enjoy!
8 Famous Artists That Were Rejected During Their Lives
In this article you will find eight great artists who simply weren’t appreciated for the work that they created during their time.
This Teenage Artist Has an Incredible Unexpected Talent
Teenage self-taught hairstylist Milena makes real art out of hair.
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WATCH: This Pair Skating Routine Will Give You the Chills
Pair skating is an artful, beautiful sport that takes years of practice to get right. Watch this stunning routine by partners Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres.
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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.
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Listen to This Incredibly Beautiful Piece by André Rieu
In this beautiful performance, André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform 'Etude nr. 3 in E-dur' from Frédéric Chopin.
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Andre Rieu Stirs Our Emotions With his Tribute to Sinatra!
Join Andre Rieu and his orchestra in their tribute to the unforgettable Frank Sinatra, as they perform "My Way".
18 Beautiful Mosaics Made Entirely of Pebbles
Justin Bateman recreates famous artworks like the Mona Lisa and Michelangelo's David using only colorful pebbles. Take a look.
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This Beautiful Ice Dancing Performance is a Must See
In this video, French Olympic medalists Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron give an amazing performance in the 2016 World Championship.
Music Box: Hear Your Favorite Songs in a Beautiful New Way
Rediscover some of the greatest music hits with this playlist. The musicians reinvented these songs by performing them in vintage styles...
These Colorful Embroideries Bring Dead Leaves Back to Life
A Brazilian artist named Solange Nunes uses dead leaves as a canvas for embroidery. Check out some of her best works.
Cute Mini Animals That Look Like Their Live Counterparts
This talented Hungarian artist creates incredibly lifelike and detailed miniatures of different animals, see 15 of her works right here!
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