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It takes a special gift to be able to paint artwork with such precision that viewers start second-guessing their eyesight. Kamalky Laureano is undoubtedly one of those utterly talented artists whose beautiful paintings are easily confused with real high-resolution photographs. This Mexico City-based artist from the Dominican Republic puts so much attention into details, like freckles, pores, and skin texture that it’s hard to believe it’s, in fact, paint on canvas. It feels as if you can actually see the countless hours spent perfecting the work, dedication, and exceptional talent imprinted into his realistic paintings.

“I like to create intricate drawings, controlled explosions of matter shaped until I'm happy.” – says 35-year-old artist on his Instagram page, which has now attracted almost 80k followers and counting. But what really makes Kamalky’s work stand out is his ability to portray the genuine emotion in his portrait paintings which results in incredibly soulful finished artworks.

Look through some of Kamalky’s unique artworks and don’t let the hyperrealism trick your mind.

More info: Instagram | Facebook | kamalkylaureano.carbonmade.com

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is absolutely amazing. He captures such realism you expect the painting to breathe!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All of the subjects in these paintings appear to have horrific skin. I understand the hyperrealism aspect, but I find this extent to be unfortunate.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me @ my friends when the teacher says you can pick a partner.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it looks like a child taking in the first winter snow (minus the snow of course)

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...Pablo Picasso? Anyhow, this painting is beautiful. The artist has such talent!!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Zoom in on the nose, the little fuzzy hairs on the nose! Wow! Talk about detail!

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Me in bed at 10:00 realizing there was homework after 5 min. of laying there....

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this one is the best. Not only is it hyper realistic, it portrays deep emotion. I don't usually actually feel much looking at art, but this one really got me.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yikes. Imagine this eye looking back at you through a peephole... a little too up close and personal.

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I love how this artist doesn't just portray idealistic people and creates images that include several differences and everyone is not conventionally attractive. This is something a lot of other artists don't seem to take into consideration.

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