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Portuguese Graffiti Artist Turns A Concrete Block Into An Abandoned Bus
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Portuguese Graffiti Artist Turns A Concrete Block Into An Abandoned Bus

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Sergio Odeith, a 43-year-old Portuguese graffiti artist, impressed thousands of internet users this week when he posted his latest work of street art on Instagram. In less than 7 hours since publication, the post had gotten almost 80,000 likes. As of this moment, it’s nearing 100,000 likes and still getting plenty more!

Known for making extraordinary 3D graffiti, this time the artist decided to use spray paint to transform a concrete block into an abandoned bus. The details are so impressive that whoever looks at finished pictures of the project for the first time believes that they’re really looking at a bus.

Scroll down and see Odeith’s newest 3D art masterpiece and Bored Pandas interview with the artist for yourself! After you’re done, read through Bored Panda’s previous article about Odeith’s other stunning wall drawings that look so real, they pop out of the screen. We know you’ll love it just as much as this post!

More info: odeith.com | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

The artist piqued the curiosity of his followers with this question: “What do you think is going to be painted this time?”

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Bored Panda interviewed Odeith about his latest wall mural. He explained that how he got inspired to draw the abandoned bus on the concrete block was a funny story. The artist said he went to the spot where the painting now stands with some friends and initially had zero inspiration: “I didn’t even take the [spray paint] cans from my car.” However, after he went back home and had a good nap, he got inspired. “So the next day I did the 3D object painting, I just thought it was a perfect fit and completely different from all of my pieces.”

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Odeith mentioned that only one fan guessed correctly what he was planning on drawing. The artist revealed to Bored Panda that the bus drawing took him approximately 10 hours to finish, and he used around 30 spray cans.

The artist also divulged some personal details as well, when asked about whether he always he knew if he wanted to be an artist: “I have been drawing since I was a little kid, but I never expected to get this far.” Odeith said his next project will be in Switzerland and then in Australia.

Furthermore, Odeith had this to say to all aspiring graffiti artists: “Keep working hard, chase your dreams and never give up.” Finally, the artist sent out a huge thank you to all his followers and fans around the world.

The result impressed everyone. The image went viral, generating thousands of likes

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On August 9, Odeith got a lot of attention by posting a photo of a massive concrete block and asking his fans this intriguing question: “What do you think is going to be painted this time?” One lover of Odeith’s 3D street art thought he would paint a praying mantis, while another believed it would be a giant snake. Little wonder, considering Odeith has painted plenty of creepy crawlies before. Fortunately, one person did guess right. Odeith was happy that at least a single individual figured out his plan to draw a bus.

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Odeith is somewhat of a legend in the artist community. He has over 365,000 followers on Instagram, nearly 258,000 fans on Facebook and has captured the hearts of more than 6,700 Twitter users. The graffiti artist is currently living in Lisbon and paints full-time.

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According to his website, he has created large scale murals for major national and international enterprises. Among Odeith’s clients are the London Shell, Kingsmill, the Coca-Cola Company, Estradas de Portugal, Samsung, the football club Sport Lisboa e Benfica and several Portuguese city halls such as Câmara Municipal de Lisboa and Câmara Municipal de Oeiras, amongst others. Talk about a portfolio most artists would give their (non-dominant) arms for!

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Some believe the origins of graffiti go back to people drawing on cave walls. The British Council states that this tradition continued in Ancient Greek and Roman times when individuals would write their names, poems and jokes on building walls. What we now know as modern graffiti first appeared in 1960s Philadelphia; the practice really boomed in the 1970s. While society still hotly discusses whether graffiti is vandalism or art, we’re glad the world has talented artists like Odeith who are brave enough to follow their passion.

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Here are some other fabulous examples of Odeith’s art

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Sveta Smirnova
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, agreed. I can see fantastic artworks. I don't understand why people adore Picasso kind of drawing.

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

What are all these concrete "domes" about, what are they used for?

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Tor Rolf Strøm
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, this guy got some seriously awesome work!! LOVE the giant bugs!

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

Nice and stunning work... I can see myself trying to get on the bus and just walking straight into a block of concrete...

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

It's amazing how some people are very talented and have great imaginations. Thumbs up!

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Hendra Lim
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when 3d art got too realistic,.... i can imagine i tried to got in the buss but ended with a bump for my head

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

We had a party this summer that involved a variety of paint and a bunch of sheets that I tacked up to our fence in the backyard. I had spray paint there mostly out of curiosity- I'd never really painted with it except old lawn furniture and the like. Holy hell. I knew that graffiti was impressive, especially stuff like this, but I didn't fully realize it until I tried to paint a fish on a bed sheet that summer evening. You could tell it was a fish- but it was not pretty.

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

It takes some serious vision to see this on these objects! Just gorgeous!

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

He is amazing.. check out his stuff on Instagram.. especially the bugs! Enjoy

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

Imagine your walking and see that Lady Bug...I'm hauling a*s! Other than that Amazing and Talented

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Jo Faraker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely incredible, theres some talented people on this planet, vey jealous im not one lol 😍🙏🏼

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TD Baker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what kind of black magic is this! ABSOLUTELY FREAKING INCREDIBLE!

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Michelle Line
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! Most of them do require you to look at them from a specific location as the artwork goes around corners and are on different planes.

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Kenny Kulbiski
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm torn between impossible and amazing. Seeing how I'm looking at it I'll have to go with amazing. I would really like to see more of this kind of thing and less of..........whatever that other stuff is. (Subtle hint, Panda.)

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Noel Benavente
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like Wile E. Coyote, i would definitively crash against those things hahahahaha. If you enjoyed that, google Trompe-l’œil.

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Ravi Kiran
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IELTS Online Coaching mainly focuses on the four modules of English – Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (LSRW). This online course will be helpful for test-takers to prepare for the exam under the guidance of a professional trainer to achieve a good score.https://ieltsonlinecoaching.in/

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

Wow, he could paint on boring buildings façades !!

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Phoenix Smith
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was looking at the bug stuck in the wall, and then I noticed the bleach bottle. I looked down to the other panel. And now I am obsessed with finding what moved and what didn't.

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

It's incredible, mind-boggling art. However, I'm wondering if he has permission to paint these structures....

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Id row
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a fan of the bugs, but appreciate the artistry - he's insanely talented. Also, that first pic looks like there's a hamburger bun with googly eyes driving the bus, lol.

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Kahna Wanna
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My jaw hung open from the first pic and all the way thru! WOW!!!!! Just WOW!!!!....

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Zei Kiljoy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy c**p this guy is amazing! I absolutely love his work!

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

#goals upon goals I plan on goaling after I've goaled .... in a "goal"den way.

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Miriam Brose
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are awesome but I honestly wonder how many birds got injured or even died because they mistook these as actually real...

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Sveta Smirnova
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, agreed. I can see fantastic artworks. I don't understand why people adore Picasso kind of drawing.

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markymarky270270 avatar
Mark
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What are all these concrete "domes" about, what are they used for?

thomas_holm avatar
finfrosk avatar
Tor Rolf Strøm
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, this guy got some seriously awesome work!! LOVE the giant bugs!

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

Nice and stunning work... I can see myself trying to get on the bus and just walking straight into a block of concrete...

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

It's amazing how some people are very talented and have great imaginations. Thumbs up!

hendralim avatar
Hendra Lim
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when 3d art got too realistic,.... i can imagine i tried to got in the buss but ended with a bump for my head

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

We had a party this summer that involved a variety of paint and a bunch of sheets that I tacked up to our fence in the backyard. I had spray paint there mostly out of curiosity- I'd never really painted with it except old lawn furniture and the like. Holy hell. I knew that graffiti was impressive, especially stuff like this, but I didn't fully realize it until I tried to paint a fish on a bed sheet that summer evening. You could tell it was a fish- but it was not pretty.

wianjama avatar
Rissie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It takes some serious vision to see this on these objects! Just gorgeous!

mpolini1117 avatar
wusah
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is amazing.. check out his stuff on Instagram.. especially the bugs! Enjoy

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

Imagine your walking and see that Lady Bug...I'm hauling a*s! Other than that Amazing and Talented

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Jo Faraker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely incredible, theres some talented people on this planet, vey jealous im not one lol 😍🙏🏼

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TD Baker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what kind of black magic is this! ABSOLUTELY FREAKING INCREDIBLE!

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Michelle Line
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! Most of them do require you to look at them from a specific location as the artwork goes around corners and are on different planes.

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Kenny Kulbiski
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm torn between impossible and amazing. Seeing how I'm looking at it I'll have to go with amazing. I would really like to see more of this kind of thing and less of..........whatever that other stuff is. (Subtle hint, Panda.)

noelbenavente avatar
Noel Benavente
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like Wile E. Coyote, i would definitively crash against those things hahahahaha. If you enjoyed that, google Trompe-l’œil.

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Ravi Kiran
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IELTS Online Coaching mainly focuses on the four modules of English – Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (LSRW). This online course will be helpful for test-takers to prepare for the exam under the guidance of a professional trainer to achieve a good score.https://ieltsonlinecoaching.in/

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

Wow, he could paint on boring buildings façades !!

zecehawej avatar
Phoenix Smith
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was looking at the bug stuck in the wall, and then I noticed the bleach bottle. I looked down to the other panel. And now I am obsessed with finding what moved and what didn't.

kcanded avatar
KCN
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's incredible, mind-boggling art. However, I'm wondering if he has permission to paint these structures....

idrow avatar
Id row
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a fan of the bugs, but appreciate the artistry - he's insanely talented. Also, that first pic looks like there's a hamburger bun with googly eyes driving the bus, lol.

kahnawanna avatar
Kahna Wanna
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My jaw hung open from the first pic and all the way thru! WOW!!!!! Just WOW!!!!....

zeikiljoy avatar
Zei Kiljoy
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy c**p this guy is amazing! I absolutely love his work!

laci avatar
Laci
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

#goals upon goals I plan on goaling after I've goaled .... in a "goal"den way.

hubsimaus avatar
Miriam Brose
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are awesome but I honestly wonder how many birds got injured or even died because they mistook these as actually real...

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