15 Unbelievably Surreal Artworks by Talented Artists

Art is full of magic. These surrealist works of art will show you that.

Some artists have the ability to push the boundaries of what we think is possible. Whether they use oil or acrylic paint, graphite, ballpoint pen, or just a regular pencil, they can create still life images that are practically indistinguishable from photographs. With their tenacity and talent, these artists can create something much more impressive than a simple copy—instead, they can be a real window into another world, shaped by the artist’s vision.

If you love art, you probably want to enjoy beautiful and impressive works to learn and gain more knowledge, right? If so, the images below will definitely interest you. They are incredibly surreal works of art by talented artists.

Diego Fazio

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Artist Diego Fazio works like an " ink printer ", starting from a drawing on a sheet of paper and moving continuously. Diego only uses a simple pencil and charcoal, and it took him about 200 hours to complete this work.

Omar Ortiz

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Omar Ortiz's ability to convey color, light and shade is so special that it has become his trademark. Artist Omar Ortiz has the unique ability to perfectly recreate every line and curve of the human body.

Gregory Thielker

Artist Gregory Thielker creates “rain” images with watercolors and acrylics with his own hands. Looking at this artist’s paintings will remind you of a car trip on a cold, rainy day.

Ruth Tyson

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In fact, British artist Ruth Tyson has no formal education in art. It all happened by accident, she possesses a truly unique talent for creating surreal paintings. Ruth Tyson uses a mixture of charcoal, watercolor pencils and a little oil paint.

Roberto Bernardi

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It is hard to believe that these life images were not taken by a camera but were painted by Roberto Bernardi. Every simple object in this painting makes us feel surprised by his clarity and meticulous attention to detail.

Robin Eley

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London-based artist Robin Eley creates large, surreal oil paintings. Robin Eley often obscures a piece of clothing on the model with a translucent plastic cap, creating a see-through effect.

Gottfried Helnwein

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Artist Gottfried Helnwein mainly uses watercolors to create his work. It seems like there is no end to his talent - he works as a painter, photographer, sculptor and interior designer.

Vincent Fantauzzo

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The works of famous Australian artist Vincent Fantauzzo are known worldwide. This portrait of Heath Ledger was made just a few weeks before the actor's death.

Kamalky Laureano

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Kamalky Laureano is a talented Dominican artist. He uses acrylic paint on canvas. For Laureano, a painting is not simply a copy of a photograph, but a reflection of his own life.

Paul Cadden

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The only thing artist Paul Cadden used was a graphite pencil. It seemed to be more than enough to accurately convey the lines, wrinkles, and emotions on a real human face.

Matthew Cornell

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There are no human figures in Cornell's paintings, as he considered the rule of one world in nature as one of his ideals.

Thomas Arvid

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Artist Thomas Arvid had no formal training in art. He honed his artistic talent through daily practice, his favorite subject - wine. His series of "wine cellars " depict bottles, corks, corkscrews, glasses and drinks in exquisite detail, incredibly realistic.

Bryan Drury

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American artist Bryan Drury completed a course at the Academy of Fine Arts in 2007, and has since been actively creating works in the genre of realism in painting. A holder of many prestigious awards in the US and Europe, Drury focuses on depicting human skin and the way in which facial expressions reveal the personality that people often try to hide.

Yigal Ozeri

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Painter Yigal Ozeri has the "unbelievable" ability to fully convey the shadows and lights, the blur and glare of the sun on his work, creating exceptionally outstanding, impressive works.

Taner Ceylan

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Like many of the artists mentioned above, famous Turkish artist Taner Ceylan attracts people with his hyperrealistic style and is famous for his “re-creations” of photographic images. He mainly uses acrylic paints in his works.

Andrew Talbot

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Renowned British artist Andrew Talbot has been awarded an art world star since 2002. His brilliant realist artworks and striking colors are some of the most recognizable and striking features of this British painter.

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