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.

















15 of the Most Unique and Creative Crocheted Works
Fascinating crochet designs that will blow you away.
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5 Hyper-Realistic Artworks That Are Ridiculously Good
Just take a look at these amazing hyper realistic drawings. You will find it hard to believe they are just drawings...
When Art and Technology Meet: Beautiful-Laser Cut Pieces
These artists utilize laser cutting techniques to create the most intricate and beautiful artworks - from ornaments to 3D books.
Fall in Love with these Enchanting Paintings..
Kal Gajoum specializes in oil painting and palette knife techniques. Here are his mesmerizing and magnificent paintings.
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.
12 of the Most Alluring Bugs You've Ever Seen
A collection of 12 beautiful insects I guarantee you've never seen before.
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Mix Classical Music With Castanets, And You Get Magic!
It's impossible not to fall in love with this magical mix of different musical styles
These Postcards Predicted Modern Life Way Back In 1900...
Way back at the turn of the 20th Century, a German chocolate maker produced a series of postcards with the aim of predicting the future. See how right it was.
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.
Collection: The Most Remarkable Cakes in the World
12 posts filled with gorgeous photos of the most remarkable cakes.
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Rocco Granata & André Rieu in a Lively Rendition of Macarena
The band, the crowd, the dancing... this live performance of Macarena by Rocco Granata and Andre Rieu should be seen by everyone!
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I've Never Seen a Choir Do THIS...
I don't think anyone has ever attempted what this choir is doing with ease!
8 Mistakes Even Famous Masterpieces Have
As perfect as these works of art are, inaccuracies (be they intentional or not) have been noted.
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The Singing Nun That Had Everyone On Their Feet!
The world wasn't ready for this nun and her performance, but she was ready for it.
20 Books You Should Read & Reread in Your Lifetime...
Here are the 20 novels you should not only read once, but again and again!
18 Vivid Paintings Bringing the Art of Old Masters to Life
Erik Koeppel creates landscapes reminiscent of the works of old masters en plein air, depicting various picturesque places around the US.
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Watch an Amazing Performance of Andre Rieu's 'Think of Me'
If you're as big a fan of The Phantom of the Opera as I am, then you're absolutely going to love this harmonious version of the classic song, Think of Me.
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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.
The Best Netflix Movies to Enjoy in 2025
ere are the ten standout movies we'd like to recommend. Films that have captured both critical acclaim and audience attention this year.
23 Times Street Art and Nature Coexisted Beautifully
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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.
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What Famous Actresses of the '80s and '90s Look Like Today
The 1980s and 1990s gave us some of the most unforgettable faces in film history - actresses whose smiles, eyes, and presence defined an entire era of moviemaking. In this video, we compare their famous faces from then to now.
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You've NEVER Heard Anything Like These 2000 Marbles...
This genius has built a machine that uses 2000 marbles to create lovely music. You don't see this every day...
These 14 Ancient Theaters are a Sight to Behold!
There are some stunning Greek and Roman theaters scattered around the Mediterranean. Take a look at a selection of them here!
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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 Canadian Tenors Get a Huge Surprise on Stage
The look on these tenors' faces when they are joined by a special guess is priceless...
Exploring 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.
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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!
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Watch the André Rieu Full Dublin Concert!
Enjoy 2 hours with one of the best classical musician hosts and conductors: André Rieu in Dublin.
14 Fantastic Magic Tricks and Illusions You Really Must See
Magic tricks are always fun to watch! So, in this post, we bring you 14 of the best magic tricks and illusions that have been featured on Baba-Mail.
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This Choir's Rendition of Ave Maria Melted My Heart
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This Chinese Wushu Mass Performance is Absolutely Awesome
It's Spring festival 2019, and in China they are doing an incredible Wushu Shaolin performance.
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This Boy's Harmonica Skills Are Outstanding!
This child's performance of "Rhapsody in Blue" by Gershwin on the harmonica blew me away. Check it out here!
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.
15 Cute Pictures With a Deep Inspirational Subtext
These wonderful pictures are guaranteed to inspire you and brighten your day!
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This Bizarre Magic Trick Will Really 'String' You Along...
Mac King's magic always gets me. I never have any clue how he can possibly fool me, but he does so time and time again. Encore!
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This Incredible Act Will Blow Your Mind!
We have no doubt that you will be completely dumbfounded by this act.
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You Just Don't See This Kind of Act Anymore... Bravo!
This fantastic mime act uses an unorthodox second head to lure you into an amusing performance!
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Ludovico Einaudi - A Beautiful Classical Music Performance
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These Paintings and Sculptures Have Something to Hide...
Did you know that these famous paintings and sculptures had all of these hidden things incorporated into them? Find out all about them here.
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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 ...
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Enjoy a Truly Spectacular Harp and Violin Performance
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30 Works of Art by Vincent van Gogh You May Not Have Seen
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MUSIC BOX: Swoon Over These 20 Simon & Garfunkel Ballads
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The 10 Best Movies For Strengthening Your Relationship
Do you feel like you're getting into a bit of a rut with your beloved? Try watching one of these 10 great movies and you'll be loved up again in no time.
Animal Embroidery With a Beautiful Twist – 10 Pics
These beautiful animal embroidery photos have a unique twist - they are embellished with little bits of jewelry.
Immaculately Made: Paper Cutout Art by Pippa Dyrlaga
10 works of paper art and colorful paper cutouts.
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