The most realistic pencil drawings, or hyperrealistic pencil drawings, can sometimes be hard to believe. But a skillful use of shading and the representation of extremely fine details in pencil really ...

History books love their perfect paintings, but reality looked a little rougher. Thanks to digital reconstructions, we're finally seeing the Founding Fathers and other icons as actual people. These ...

Her hair tightly pulled back with silk ribbon, her cheeks pale, and her lips bare, Countess Pace Rivola Spini appears awkward or overwhelmed by her extravagant dress, bulging with heavy, colorful silk ...

The portrait reflects dedication to detail and a deep appreciation for character driven art, offering inspiration to portrait ...

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It all started with Pearl. In Michelle Staub's home studio, a wall showcases three portraits, all of the 9-year-old cat, but each is more complex and realistic than the last. They aren't photos or ...