When I look at Jason de Graaf's stunning work, there's absolutely nothing that will convince me that they are not photographs. But indeed, this artist's prowess is so refined, that he is able to make anything created with his own hands look as though it's popping out of the canvas. Although his paintings may look incredibly realistic, De Graaf says that they are not always the perfect reproduction of what he sees - he likes to include a certain depth that may not be seen in photographs. Does this suggest his paintings are even better than real life? We'll leave it up to you to decide! See more amazing work by Jason de Graaf's on his blog and DeviantArt. |
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Pachyderm's Dilemma |
Heavenly Hash |
Papilio |
Lux Brumalis |
Leatherman |
Curse of The Pharaohs |
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Sugar Dispenser |
Ultramarine |
By The Stars |
Separate Skies |
Aether |
Odyssey |
The Sphinx of Delft |
That Morning |
Fluid Mechanics |
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This performance is astounding! Take a look!
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I’m in Love with These Modern Impressionist Paintings
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This Cover of "Mary, Did You Know?" Is Truly Beautiful
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This Artist takes Generic Photos & Spices them with Doodles
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Never Judge a Book By Its Cover!
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Watch an Amazing Performance of Andre Rieu's 'Think of Me'
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When It Comes to Paper Art, This Woman is the Best!
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What May Seem Like Ordinary Paper Is Much More to This Man
Take a look at Ken's breathtaking work which features jellyfish, nautilus and flowers:
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If You Like Illusions - Prepare to Be Amazed!
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What This Man Built for Himself Will Astound You...
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The Blindfolded Swordsman - Intense!
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A Dusty Car Window Is a Canvas For Some People
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This 91-Year-Old's Beautiful Portraits Touch Our Souls
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If You Think Celtic Music is Dead, You Should Hear This
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Listen to This Gorgeous Spring Piece by André Rieu
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These Acrobats Are True Masters of Their Craft
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Take it Away, Tiny Dancer!
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