Hyperrealistic drawings by Joseph Stashkevetch

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By Saad Moosajee in New Illustration on Monday 27 August 2012

It is difficult to look away from the Conté Crayon drawings of New York-based Joseph Stashkevetch. The juxtaposition of realism and eerie visual quality makes for one of the most impressive drawing portfolios I have ever have the pleasure of viewing.

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Hyper realistic sculptures by Duane Hanson

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By Jena Ardell in New Art on Thursday 10 May 2012

Hyper Realism seems to be a growing area of art these days, but no work compares to the father of Hyper Realism Sculpture, Duane Hanson. Hanson’s work went beyond replicating the human form by creating vulnerable scenes of sloth and gluttony, showcasing mundane citizens chasing the American Dream.

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Natalia Fabia

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By Jennifer Saul in New Art on Wednesday 15 February 2012

Natalia Fabia is a Polish/American artist, raised and living in California. Her sultry oil paintings often reflect dark, but sparkly real life surroundings adorned with tattooed beauties and fish-net hookers. With an outstanding talent which seems to be reaching towards hyperrealism in some of her images, Fabia’s work is shocking, bright and original. Currently blowing up everywhere and exhibiting in New York until mid-February.

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Hyper-realistic Vincent van Gogh lookalike

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By Erin Waddell in New Art on Monday 17 January 2011

It’s fascinating when someone is passionate enough about something or someone to honor them in a unique way. This artist’s name is James Birkbeck, who claims his personality is a lot like that of Vincent van Gogh, but after a bit of makeup and some skilled photography their likeness is uncanny.

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Valerio Carrubba

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By Dont Panic in New Illustration on Thursday 12 March 2009

Valerio Carrubba is a hyperrealist painter. His images are anatomically accurate, showing his peaceful patients with their internal organs exposed. Shocking, realistic and, at the same time, extremely surreal, Valerio’s paintings are technically beautiful and provocative.

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