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40 Hyper-Realistic Artworks That Are Hard To Believe Aren’t Photos

It’s art, not real! These unreal hyper-realistic artworks will blow your mind! A guide to understanding hyperrealism and how it differs from photorealism.

It’s art, not real! These unreal hyper-realistic artworks will blow your mind! A guide to understanding hyperrealism and how it differs from photorealism.

Unbelievably Realistic Objects Carved Entirely out of Wood

You might have trouble believing it at a first glance, but these sculptures by Arizona-based artist Tom Eckert are made entirely out of wood! Tom carves all the pieces, then laminates and paints the whole thing after putting it together. He...

You might have trouble believing it at a first glance, but these sculptures by Arizona-based artist Tom Eckert are made entirely out of wood! Tom carves all the pieces, then laminates...

New Hyperrealistic Sculptures by Ron Mueck

We wrote about Ron Mueck's hyperrealistic human sculptures three years ago, and now he is back with three more incredible works. Mueck never rushes the scrupulous process - the sculptures, called "Young Couple," "Woman with Shopping Bags" and "Couple under an...

We wrote about Ron Mueck's hyperrealistic human sculptures three years ago, and now he is back with three more incredible works. Mueck never rushes the scrupulous process - the sculptures, called...

Photorealistic 3D Paintings of Sea Creatures by Keng Lye

The work of Singapore-based artist Keng Lye could easily pass for some nice photos of sea life - except that they're not photos, but three dimensional photorealistic paintings! Keng achieves the 3d effect similarly to 3d printer - he pours a...

The work of Singapore-based artist Keng Lye could easily pass for some nice photos of sea life - except that they're not photos, but three dimensional photorealistic paintings! Keng achieves the...

Photorealistic Ballpoint Pen Drawings by 29-Year-Old Lawyer

Samuel Silva, a 29-year-old Portugal-based attorney, describes his artwork merely as a hobby, and Bic ballpoint pens – as only one of the mediums in his creative work. It takes time to believe that his drawings are not actually photographs, and...

Samuel Silva, a 29-year-old Portugal-based attorney, describes his artwork merely as a hobby, and Bic ballpoint pens – as only one of the mediums in his creative work. It takes time...

Portrait Made of Thousands of Fingerprints

When viewed from a distance, a portrait of Chuck Close’s grandmother-in-law looks like a classic black and white photograph. However, when you come closer, you start to notice that the picture is actually made of thousands of fingerprints. "Fanny/Fingerpainting" represents one...

When viewed from a distance, a portrait of Chuck Close’s grandmother-in-law looks like a classic black and white photograph. However, when you come closer, you start to notice that the picture...

This Is Not a Photograph

It’s hard to believe, but the picture above is not a photograph! It is a photo-realistic oil painting by Teresa Elliott called "Deliverance" - one of three Grand Prize Winners of the second annual America China Oil Painting Artists League competition.

It’s hard to believe, but the picture above is not a photograph! It is a photo-realistic oil painting by Teresa Elliott called "Deliverance" - one of three Grand Prize Winners of...

Breathtaking 3D Goldfish Paintings by R. Fukahori

It's hard to believe, but these lively goldfish swimming in the bowls are not real at all! A Japanese artist named Riusuke Fukahori is painting these incredibly realistic three-dimensional goldfish using acrylic paint layered over clear resin. Just like 3D printer,...

It's hard to believe, but these lively goldfish swimming in the bowls are not real at all! A Japanese artist named Riusuke Fukahori is painting these incredibly realistic three-dimensional goldfish using...

Hyper Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photos

We've already looked at some unbelievably realistic drawings and paintings before but it's nothing compared to what you are about to see. This time, let's take a look at the works of some of the world's greatest photorealism masters - Roberto...

We've already looked at some unbelievably realistic drawings and paintings before but it's nothing compared to what you are about to see. This time, let's take a look at the works...

Incredibly Realistic Pencil Drawings by Paul Lung

It's hard to believe, but the pictures you're about to see are not photographs – they were all drawn using a single pencil! Paul Lung, a Hong Kong based graphic designer doesn’t even use an eraser – all he needs is...

It's hard to believe, but the pictures you're about to see are not photographs – they were all drawn using a single pencil! Paul Lung, a Hong Kong based graphic designer...