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Street Artist Paints A Mind-Bending Illusion Of A Sphynx Cat On An Old Gas Tank
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Street Artist Paints A Mind-Bending Illusion Of A Sphynx Cat On An Old Gas Tank

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If you come across Braga last1’s incredible 3D street art, you will certainly notice it and stop for a minute. This talented 33-year-old street artist from Marseille, France, whose real name is Tom Bragado Blanco, has the talent to confuse and deceive people’s eyes with his incredible artworks. His most recent artwork is a giant sphynx cat that he decided to blend into the middle of a field. Scroll down for Bored Panda’s interview with the artist!

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The sphynx cat is a cat breed native to Canada and has the distinction of having no fur. In Blanco’s artwork, this cat plays the role of an optical illusion. The artist took quite an unusual approach and as his canvas, he chose an old gas tank. After the artist is done, the gas tank disappears and becomes an incredible 3D painting. As the final result, we see a giant, gray sphynx cat hiding in the grass and looking at a dog whose owner is trying to keep him away from the cat.

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According to the artist, the sphynx cat was chosen on purpose: “I used this cat because it is my girlfriend’s cat. During this confinement period, I am inspired by what we have around us.” When asked how long it took for him to make this giant cat, he said: “I took about two and a half days to make this fresco.”

Image credits: braga_last_one

Image credits: braga_last_one

For this fresco, Blanco used a technique called anamorphosis. When asked how it works, he said: “It works from one point of view. You have to put yourself at that exact point to see the optical illusion, so I took some points so that it would work. I had to take a picture of the tank to see if it worked for the optical illusion. […] It’s quite complicated to explain.”

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Blanco has been drawing since childhood and is a self-taught artist. Passionate about street art, he began his career by customizing T-shirts, sneakers, and caps and later on received many individual orders such as frescoes for children’s rooms, trompe-l’oeil in public places, etc. He has created artworks for hotels, various theaters, restaurants, and businesses.

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    Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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    Hidrėlėy

    Hidrėlėy

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    Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

    Vėjūnė Rimašiūtė

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    Vėjūnė is a community manager who helps artists all over the world introduce their artwork to Bored Panda readers and in that way, become more popular. Since she was always fascinated by the art world, she studied Culture Management and Cultural Policy at Vilnius Academy of Arts where she expanded her knowledge about it. Now she's using all this knowledge to showcase its beauty and help others dive into the fascinating world of art.

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    Vėjūnė Rimašiūtė

    Vėjūnė Rimašiūtė

    Author, Community member

    Vėjūnė is a community manager who helps artists all over the world introduce their artwork to Bored Panda readers and in that way, become more popular. Since she was always fascinated by the art world, she studied Culture Management and Cultural Policy at Vilnius Academy of Arts where she expanded her knowledge about it. Now she's using all this knowledge to showcase its beauty and help others dive into the fascinating world of art.

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    Jef Bateman
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are amazing. I always wonder how people who can create something like this decide what subjects they are going to paint.

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    DiAnne Phillips
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never ceases to A M A Z E me how creative in their thinking and in their doing. Thank you for sharing...

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    Jef Bateman
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are amazing. I always wonder how people who can create something like this decide what subjects they are going to paint.

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    DiAnne Phillips
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never ceases to A M A Z E me how creative in their thinking and in their doing. Thank you for sharing...

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