25 Incredible Photorealistic Paintings

You won't believe these works were done by hand.

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Not many painters in the world can create photorealistic paintings. The art form requires a lot of time interpreting color information from photographs. It calls for a careful eye and a steady hand not many possess. However, when it is done well, the results can be astounding, leaving many to wonder if the resulting image was photographed. Take a look at this gallery of 25 Incredible Photorealistic Paintings that you will not believe a person painted.

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D (Prism) by Tom Blackwell, 2009

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Territory by Yigal Ozeri, 2012

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Poor Man's Apple by Mark Van Crombrugge, 2012

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Reflections of Rome by Rod Chase, 2012

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A Wok Full by Tom Martin, 2010

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Drink by Adam Stennett, 2007

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AB (Plan or Slice) by Tom Blackwell, 2011

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Herald Square by Tom Blackwell, 1983

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Sagaponack Sunday by Tom Blackwell, 2003

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Tucson Inn by James 'Kingneon' Gucwa, 2011

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Tiled Lunch Counter by Ralph Goings, 1979

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Au Naturel by Tom Martin, 2009

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Relief by Eddy Stevens, 2010

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Naufragio by Roberto Bernardi, 2006

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Mosh Pit by Dan Witz, 2001

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The Tip by Steve Mills, 2001

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Faces by Roberto Bernardi, 2009

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Floating by Eric Zener, 2007

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Fried Egg by Tjalf Sparnaay, 2012

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70 Commercial St. (square) by Dan Witz, 2011

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Voodoo Donut by James 'Kingneon' Gucwa, 2011

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A Perfect Vacuum by Jeremy Geddas, 2011

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Smirk by Alyssa Monks, 2009

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Reichstag Dome by Nathan Wash, 2010

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Resolute by Robin Eley, 2011

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