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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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Poor Man's Apple by Mark Van Crombrugge, 2012
Poor Man's Apple by Mark Van Crombrugge, 2012
Medium: Oil on panel
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Reflections of Rome by Rod Chase, 2012
Reflections of Rome by Rod Chase, 2012
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
A Wok Full by Tom Martin, 2010
A Wok Full by Tom Martin, 2010
Medium: Acrylic on aluminium panel
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Drink by Adam Stennett, 2007
Drink by Adam Stennett, 2007
Medium: Oil on canvas
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AB (Plan or Slice) by Tom Blackwell, 2011
AB (Plan or Slice) by Tom Blackwell, 2011
Medium: Oil on linen
Herald Square by Tom Blackwell, 1983
Herald Square by Tom Blackwell, 1983
Medium: Oil on linen
Sagaponack Sunday by Tom Blackwell, 2003
Sagaponack Sunday by Tom Blackwell, 2003
Medium: Oil on linen
Tucson Inn by James 'Kingneon' Gucwa, 2011
Tucson Inn by James 'Kingneon' Gucwa, 2011
Medium: Oil/acrylic on canvas
Tiled Lunch Counter by Ralph Goings, 1979
Tiled Lunch Counter by Ralph Goings, 1979
Medium: Oil on canvas
Au Naturel by Tom Martin, 2009
Au Naturel by Tom Martin, 2009
Medium: Acrylic on panel
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Naufragio by Roberto Bernardi, 2006
Naufragio by Roberto Bernardi, 2006
Medium: Oil on canvas
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The Tip by Steve Mills, 2001
The Tip by Steve Mills, 2001
Medium: Oil on linen
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Faces by Roberto Bernardi, 2009
Faces by Roberto Bernardi, 2009
Medium: Oil on canvas
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70 Commercial St. (square) by Dan Witz, 2011
70 Commercial St. (square) by Dan Witz, 2011
Medium: Oil on canvas
Voodoo Donut by James 'Kingneon' Gucwa, 2011
Vodoo Donut by James 'Kingneon' Gucwa, 2011
Medium: Oil/acrylic on canvas
A Perfect Vacuum by Jeremy Geddas, 2011
A Perfect Vacuum by Jeremy Geddas, 2011
Medium: Oil on canvas
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Smirk by Alyssa Monks, 2009
Smirk by Alyssa Monks, 2009
Medium: Oil on linen
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Reichstag Dome by Nathan Wash, 2010
Reichstag Dome by Nathan Walsh, 2010
Medium: Oil on linen
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