His greatest passion, drawing, started as a hobby. Flavio Apel, born in Italy and also half German, is currently one of the artists permanently displayed at the Gallery Rasch in the palace and park-filled city of Kassel in Germany. His hyperrealistic eye drawings have captured the attention of offline and online viewers, as they are […]
Tag: Eye Art
Tattoos of the Mighty “Eye of Providence”
The “Eye of Providence” is a symbol displaying an eye often within a triangle and encircled with rays of light and/or with clouds. “It is sometimes interpreted as representing the eye of God watching over humankind (or divine providence).” [1] It has a long history, found in settings both secular and religious; a controversial symbol […]
An Eye for An Eye: The Perspective Illusions of Michael Murphy
You may remember TIME’s 2012 “Person of the Year” magazine cover with a portrait of Obama—the image created with strings and cardboard cutouts by Michael Murphy, an American sculptor living in Brooklyn, NY, acclaimed for his illusional artworks. The artist has been featured on too many print publications to count; his pieces displayed in outdoor […]
New Hyperrealist Paintings by Kit King
These new sets of paintings by visual and tattoo artist Kit King are a collaboration with her husband, Corey Oda Popp. Getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how these inspiring hyperrealist works are created is a true gift. We can see just how much artistry and dedication goes into each piece. Their portraits have a real power […]
Seductive 3D Drawings by Joshua Krecioch
Glossy lips and blue eyes with big lashes have been Joshua Krecioch’s subject matters for a number of drawings. A sexual vibe is present in many of these images which have been printed on t-shirts for his online shop, WellCulturedCo. This young artist who will be attending the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (this […]
Photorealistic Eye Drawings by Redosking
Illusion has been known for featuring a lot of eye art, you can confirm here. Other than the heart and genital areas, the eye is also a popular organ drawn by artists, possibly because there is fascination and truth to it being “the Window to the Soul.” Artist Redosking is another fine hyperrealist who looks […]