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Detailed ballpoint pen portrait of a young woman with expressive eyes and textured hair, showcasing photorealistic drawing skills.

40 Times Gabriel Vinícius Proved A Simple Pen Can Create Stunningly Realistic Art

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Gabriel Vinícius is a Brazilian artist who creates portraits so realistic that it’s hard to believe they’re drawn with just a pen. Using only a black ballpoint pen, he captures every tiny detail, from the shine in someone’s eyes to the texture of their skin and hair. His drawings look almost like photographs, but each one is built up slowly with careful lines and shading.

The people Gabriel draws aren’t stiff or staged; they make natural grimaces, striking poses, or glancing away as if caught by a camera. That’s what makes his work so surprising: each piece feels less like a drawing and more like a photograph sketched by hand.

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#1

Hyper-realistic portrait drawing of a smiling woman created using only a ballpoint pen by a skilled artist.

Final score:

14points

StrangeOne 3 weeks ago

This takes a lot of practice and understanding of the anatomy.

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#2

Realistic portrait of a smiling woman created using only a ballpoint pen, showcasing detailed pen art skills.

Final score:

14points

#3

Ballpoint pen portrait of a young woman with detailed hair and facial features, showcasing realistic shading and texture.

Final score:

13points

Mel in Georgia Premium 4 weeks ago

The hair detail is amazing!

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#4

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with long hair and detailed shading showcasing artist skill and technique.

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13points

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#5

Hyperrealistic ballpoint pen portrait of a smiling woman with hair covering part of her face, showcasing detailed pen art techniques.

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13points

Still Going 3 weeks ago

This is lovely.

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#6

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a woman wearing a cap, showing detailed shading and lifelike facial features.

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13points

Mel in Georgia Premium 4 weeks ago

There's so much personality in these drawings!

6points

#7

Realistic portrait created using only a ballpoint pen, showcasing detailed facial features and intricate shading.

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13points

#8

Portrait of a woman with expressive face and loose hair, created with detailed ballpoint pen drawing resembling a photograph.

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12points

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#9

Portrait of a smiling young woman with detailed hair and freckles, created using only a ballpoint pen in hyper-realistic style.

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#10

Hyper-realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a young woman with detailed hair and lifelike facial features.

Final score:

12points

Katakuri 3 weeks ago

I’m 12 and I’m almost this good I should prob stop tho 😅

-2points

#11

Detailed ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with curly hair, showcasing realistic drawing technique that looks like a photograph.

Final score:

11points

Carol Hobbs 3 weeks ago

She looks so sad......

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#12

Hyper-realistic portrait drawn with a ballpoint pen showcasing intricate hair and facial details that look photographed.

Final score:

11points

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#13

Ballpoint pen portrait of a woman wearing a beret and checkered shirt, showcasing detailed realistic ballpoint pen art.

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11points

#14

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a young woman with loose hair and detailed facial features, resembling a photograph.

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11points

#15

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a young woman with long hair and a choker, showcasing detailed shading and textures.

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10points

#16

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a smiling woman with hair partially covering her face, showcasing detailed ballpoint pen art.

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10points

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#17

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a woman wearing a beanie hat with tongue out, showcasing detailed pen art skills.

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10points

#18

Hyper-realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with flowing hair, showcasing detailed shading and lifelike texture.

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10points

#19

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with curly hair wearing a beanie and tank top, showcasing detailed pen art.

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10points

#20

Hyper-realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with detailed shading and texture, showcasing ballpoint pen art skills.

Final score:

10points

Fellfromthemoon 3 weeks ago

The foreshortening is spot on. Unbelievable!

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#21

Detailed ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with long hair, wearing a checkered pants and holding a phone for a selfie.

Final score:

9points

#22

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a smiling woman with long hair and a beanie, showcasing detailed pen art skills.

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9points

#23

Realistic portrait of a smiling young woman created using only a ballpoint pen showcasing detailed artistry.

Final score:

9points

Fellfromthemoon 3 weeks ago

How can one pen give such great tonal range?

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#24

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with long hair wearing a skeleton print shirt, showcasing detailed pen art.

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9points

#25

Hyperrealistic ballpoint pen portrait of a woman crouching and holding a phone next to the actual pen used for drawing.

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8points

#26

Realistic portrait of a young woman created with a ballpoint pen, showcasing detailed shading and lifelike features.

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8points

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#27

Ballpoint pen portrait of a woman making a funny face, showcasing detailed and realistic pen drawing skills.

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8points

#28

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with long wavy hair, showcasing detailed shading and lifelike features.

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#29

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with detailed hair and facial features, showcasing impressive artist ballpoint pen skills.

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#30

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait drawing of a woman with flowing hair, showcasing detailed shading and lifelike features.

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7points

#31

Ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with glasses and tattoos, detailed shading creating a lifelike, photographed look.

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7points

#32

Realistic portrait drawing of a smiling woman with long hair created using only a ballpoint pen by the artist.

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7points

#33

Photorealistic ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with long hair and playful expression, showcasing detailed pen drawing skills.

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7points

#34

Detailed ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with flowing hair, showcasing realistic shading and photographic quality.

Final score:

7points

#35

Ballpoint pen portrait of a woman with flowing hair, showcasing detailed shading that makes it look photographed.

Final score:

7points

#36

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a young woman with long hair, showcasing detailed shading and lifelike features.

Final score:

6points

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#37

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a smiling woman with detailed hair and face resembling a photograph.

Final score:

6points

#38

Realistic portrait of a smiling woman with flowing hair created using only a ballpoint pen drawing technique.

Final score:

6points

#39

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a young woman with flowing hair, showcasing detailed shading and lifelike features.

Final score:

6points

#40

Realistic ballpoint pen portrait of a smiling woman with long hair, showcasing detailed shading and texture in the drawing.

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5points

George F. Simons 3 weeks ago

Now, the question is, can he do the same for men?

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Hidrėlėy

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.

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.

Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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Lotekguy 4 weeks ago

Wonderful detail and range of moods, from sensual to whimsical. I especially like the style of drawing hair. Most of these would work well in ads for shampoo and other hair products.

6points

Rick Murray 3 weeks ago (edited)

Good grief - the detail. With a ballpoint I can just about manage a smudged stick person.

4points

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Karl der Große 3 weeks ago

I am always amazed when people decide to use a difficult medium to create their art. It is hard for me to make my goofy comics look good if I use a ballpoint.

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Lotekguy 4 weeks ago

Wonderful detail and range of moods, from sensual to whimsical. I especially like the style of drawing hair. Most of these would work well in ads for shampoo and other hair products.

6points

Rick Murray 3 weeks ago (edited)

Good grief - the detail. With a ballpoint I can just about manage a smudged stick person.

4points

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Karl der Große 3 weeks ago

I am always amazed when people decide to use a difficult medium to create their art. It is hard for me to make my goofy comics look good if I use a ballpoint.

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