If you ever happen to pass by an interestingly shaped rock, you are likely to examine it for a few moments and move on. That is true for most of us, but not for the Italian artist Roberto Rizzo. Rizzo takes both ordinary and unique-looking rocks and uses them as a canvas for his detailed acrylic animal paintings.
The portraits curve around the rock’s shape and end up creating a whimsical, one-of-a-kind piece of art. "I first met the magic of rock painting in 1996. Rock painting made me discover and explore the potential of acrylic. Currently, it’s my favorite medium, even when I work on canvas,” he said in an interview with Bored Panda.
From tiny rocks that fit into your pocket to life-sized replicas of animals, it’s evident that Rizzo is able to transform any lifeless rock into an incredible hyperrealistic painting. Take a look at some of his creations.
How Can These Wildlife Paintings Look So Amazingly Real?
Gape at this absolutely extraordinary collection of hyper-realistic wildlife paintings by self-taught artist Carla Grace.
These Unique Artworks Have More Than One Important Message
The painting seried Brushstoke in Time uses interesting artistic means to convey messages about humanity, time and the enviornment.
Add Some Humor to Your Day With These One-Frame Funnies!
Enjoy these funny and cute single panel comics by artist Maria Scrivan.
Fluid Wildlife Murals Breathe New Life Into Dull Buildings
The Argentinan artist Fio Silva breathes new life into dull city buildings by decorating them with massive wildlife murals.
This Belgian Artist Creates Utterly Hilarious Street Art
Belgian artist Jonathan Pauwels has a knack for depicting municipal workers in a fun way. Take a look at 20 brilliant street scenes that he has drawn.
It’s Hard to Believe These Cute Animals Aren’t Real!
You will find it hard to believe that these aren't real animals. They are, in fact, wool sculptures made by a talented artist.
You Have Never Heard Drums Played This Beautifully Before
Listen to these drums play in this incredible performance.
This Watercolor Animal Art Is Expressive and Whimsical
Artist Luqman Reza creates expressive animal paintings using watercolor paint. His artwork is truly stunning.
Love Mozart? Here Is Every One of His Amazing Symphonies!
Mozart was composing symphonies since before he could write music notation! Here are all of his genuine symphonies for your listening pleasure.
This Old Man Kept His Amazing Voice Secret Until He Was 60
When one unemployed 60-year-old Dutch baker's daughter secretly signed up her father to appear on Holland's Got Talent, no one could guess he would win...
This Was One of Elvis Presley's Last Great Performances
Here's an extremely rare and great quality video of the King, Elvis Presley introducing and performing "Unchained Melody".
André Rieu Creates Another a Musical Extravaganza!
The audience got a hilarious surprise while watching André Rieu's performance, and I'm sure it will brighten your day!
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.
What Do You Get When You Combine Magic and Tango?
A fantastic performance that will both wow and delight you.
A Classic Song Performed by the Voice of an Angel
Jackie Evancho has an incredible voice and her rendition of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' is life-affirming.
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.
This Classic Dance Takes an Unforeseen Turn...
Watch and gasp as these two amazing dancers jump, fly and float like two feathers in the wind. Outstanding.
The Song 'Hallelujah' Was Crying Out to Be Sung by Il Divo
Here's a rare rendition that you won't forget in a hurry...
Mexican Music Meets Classical in a Gorgeous Ballet
Igor Moiseev's ballet group mixes Mexican and classical styles to create a gorgeous performance.
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.
Watch Dolly Parton Sing Jolene in A Capella!
When Dolly Parton joined modern a cappella group, The Pentatonix, for a sing song, they recorded this lovely version of the classic ballad, Jolene.
If You Love Classical Music, You MUST Hear This Pianist
When it comes to musical talent, it doesn't get better than Yuja Wang. Enjoy this lovely performance by the famed classical pianist.
This Amazing Performance is a Blast from the Past!
This great tribute brings back a beautiful song from the past to send the world a wonderful message, by musicians from around the world.
This Is What the City of Rome Looked Like 1700 Years Ago
A full model of the ancient city of Rome that took 36 years to complete
7 Scenes that Show the Impact Paintings Have on Cinema
The world of art is full of references to other famous artworks. Here are 7 examples of this from the world of cinema.
The Most Emotional Performance of 'A Thousand Years'
Watch the Piano Guys completely stun the audience with their rendition of the timeless classic, 'A Thousand Years.'
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!
This Little Girl Makes Music That Speaks to All Ages
When she plays the harp, it's like fairy tales coming to life, infusing the world with magic...
I’ve Found a Way to Put Photos Onto Wood. It’s So Simple.
Brighten up a wooden item with a beautiful transfer. This craft project is straightforward, inexpensive and a fun afternoon's activity.
This Magician is Very Mysterious and Utterly Unique!
This talent show has seen many magicians, but none like this one.
These Vases Are Made of Real Flowers!
We’ve all seen too many vases filled with flowers to count, but have you ever met a vase that doubles as a bouquet?
This Food Art of Kids' Favorite Characters Is Remarkable!
One mom turns her child's meals into amazing food art. Here are 20 of her greatest dishes.
These Gorgeous, Classic Paintings Will Leave You in Awe
J.M.W. Turner is perhaps one of the most well-known British artists ever. When you feast your eyes on 10 of his most famous paintings, you'll understand why.
If You Love Clint Eastwood, You'll Love This Performance
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra create a fantastic experience with their performance of the song from the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
This Drawing Took 3.5 Years to Complete...
The Japanese have to be some of the most resilient people in the entire world. This artist pays tribute to that notion in a vivid visual representation.
These Miniatures are Worth Their Weight in Gold...
Jon Almeda's miniature creations are worth their weight in gold...
The Beauty of Female Portraits Through the Centuries
This video is truly a testament to that statement that it is a small artistic world after all.
12 of the Best Lesser-Known Tales from the Arabian Nights
In this article, we explore some of the obscure stories from Arabian Nights that have been overlooked in popular culture.
These Two Talented Children Definitely Know How to Sing
These two cute children blew everyone away when they took to the stage to give a rendition of the famous song "You Raise Me Up."
Woah! How is it Possible to Build Such Beauty Using Sand?
Japanese artist Toshihiko Hosaka has been making sand sculptures for the last two decades and his art will astound you!
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...
A Classical Rendition of Bohemian Symphony? Yes Please!
A Classic Rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody by a classical orchestra.
These Paintings of Tigers are Gorgeous and Majestic
Tiger paintings have been a prominent subject in art history, spanning centuries and cultures. Here are some of history's best tiger art.
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.
Nobody Sings This Song Quite Like Frank Sinatra!
Listen to Frank Sinatra's charming performance of Cheek to Cheek and enjoy the presentation we made to go with it.
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.