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.

















These Stunning Photographs Capture the Glory of Nature
The winners and finalists of the BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition highlight how breathtakingly gorgeous our Earth is.
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.
I've Seen Paper Portraits Before, But Never Like THIS!
Paper art like you've never seen before, created from raw intuition, paper, and glue.
Old Cutlery Turned Into Beautiful Animal Art
Matt Wilson breathes new life into old cutlery by reimagining and molding them as live beings.
15 Cakes That Are Too Gorgeous to Eat
In the right hands, an ordinary cake can become a real work of art. Marvel at these 15 incredibly-realistic cakes by the UK-based baker - Emma Jayne.
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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.
Could You Believe This Art Was Made Out of a Bar of Soap?
Barresi discovered all that he could do with a simple bar of soap.
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
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This Pianist Has the Fastest Fingers in the World...
This Chinese pianist has the hands of a musical goddess. This is definitely not one to be missed!
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.
Amazing! Who Knew Spilled Coffee Could Create Great Art?
Amazing! This Italian artist uses spilled coffee to create stunning pieces of art. Check out some of her work here!
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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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You Have Never Heard Drums Played This Beautifully Before
Listen to these drums play in this incredible performance.
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Watching These Two Dance Brings a Huge Smile to My Face
This cute senior couple, Dietmar and Nellia are just too good at swing dancing, and here they are showing us what they've got.
8 Mistakes Even Famous Masterpieces Have
As perfect as these works of art are, inaccuracies (be they intentional or not) have been noted.
Interactive: Click to See Gorgeous Street Art!
Please enjoy some of the most recent works of this talented French artist, who created incredible art out of the facades of buildings.
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.
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This Boy’s Story and Violin Skills Will Bring You to Tears
At the age of 4, Tyler was diagnosed with leukemia and was bullied for it in school. Playing the violin was a way for him to forget it all.
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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.
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These Brothers are Unbelieveable!
Despite facing difficulties and a lack of support from their environment, they trained tirelessly and have now reached the stage of America's Got Talent to conquer the world with their performance
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A Moving Performance: Violinist Hilary Hahn Playing Bach
Hahn is considered one of the finest solo violinists of her generation, and her rendition of Bach's proves her tremendous talent.
10 Must-Read and Must-See Books and Films about Aging
In the world of movies and books, there hasn’t always been an incredible representation of the aging process. We have found some gems for you though!
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The Most Haunting Version of “The Godfather” Theme
Watch these composers perform the orchestral suite from the movie “The Godfather.”
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Andre Rieu Performs a Wonderfully Inspired Irish Tune
Andre Rieu plays alongside Florian Silbereisen, performing a wonderfully-inspired Irish tune.
Have You Read the 5 of the Greatest Poems Ever Written?
Discover some of the greatest poems that the history of literature has ever seen, along with a detailed analysis to complement them.
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This Incredible Dance Blew Away Everyone!
This is the Maayas dance troupe, and their coordination and precise movement a total delight to watch.
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The Grand Illusions of Hans Klok!
Don't let your eyes wonder, drink plenty of water and above all - stay focused! Maybe then you'll be able to penetrate the mystery of Hans Klok's illusions.
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Have You Ever Seen a Performer as Flexible as This?
How on Earth can anyone bend their body like this? I can't decide if it's beautiful to watch of painful to think about. How about you?
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One Child, One Adult, and a Creative Performance to Watch
What a display of life this dancing duo perform! Has a dance ever moved you as much as this one will?
Remember This Song by Whitney Houston? Sing Along Here
Sing along to Whitney Houston's well known song, One Moment in Time.
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This Harp Breathes Magical New Life Into an Old Classic
Many people often claim that the harp is the instrument of the angels, and after watching this video, I'm sure you'll be inclined to agree.
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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.'
Have You Ever Seen An Art Form More Unique Than This?
Take a look at her incredible designs right here! Beautiful!
The Magic Begins When These Wooden Sculptures Start Moving
Kinetic sculptures are moving art pieces that marry physics and art into a mind-boggling combination no one should miss out!
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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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This Performance Shows Amazing Coordination & Precision!
The most beautiful nutcracker dance I've ever seen, the precision alone is outstanding.
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A Beatles Salute You'll Never Forget...
If you like the Beatles, you're going to LOVE this video.
Feast Your Eyes on Titian's 10 Most Epic Masterpieces
Have a look at these ten incredible masterpieces from one of Italy's finest artists. As a painter, he was extremely versatile, and his body of work includes portraits, scenes from mythology and religion, as well as breathtaking natural landscapes.
Have You Ever Seen Banana Art? 15 Lovely Illustrations
Art can be created on virtually anything. For Anna Chojnicka, the unconventional canvas of choice is... a banana! Check out her lovely illustrations.
16 Unforgettable Tracks By Nat King Cole
Celebrate the beautiful music of one of the most influential jazz pianists and vocalists in history - Nat King Cole.
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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.
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!
Let Vivaldi's Music Breathe Renaissance Beauty Over You
Vivaldi is one of the biggest names in all of musical history, and now you can hear why with this collection of 24 of his finest compositions.
Discover the Secrets Behind 7 of the Most Famous Paintings
The greatest painters in history have some amazing secrets hidden in their famous works that are fascinating to discover...
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...
Stan Munro's Toothpick Art Is Unbelievably Painstaking
This man took 6 million toothpicks and six years to create one of the most impressive miniature displays that you'll ever see.
Artist Uses a Chainsaw to Carve Wood! The Results? Amazing!
Check out this incredible art by Jürgen Lingl-Rebetez - he carves impressive sculptures from wood using a chainsaw!
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