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Paintings That Look Like Photographs: 45 Portraits By A Brazilian Artist
Interview With Artist
Nope! These are not photographs! I was just as surprised to find out that these are actually incredibly realistic oil paintings done by 40-year-old Brazilian artist Fabiano Millani.
Millani started his career in 1997 when he took a course in artistic drawings and has been perfecting his portrayal of realism ever since. In 2009, the artist built his own studio, where he paints full time while also teaching students.
As you can see in the pictures, Fabiano’s work is distinguished by its precision and richness of detail.
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The artist told Bored Panda about how much he enjoys painting a person’s skin texture and capturing it down to the pores. He also said: “I’m currently using caramel on the skin, it increases the contrast and adds a dazzling look. I could change my mind in the future and it could be something else.”
Talking about his creative process, Fabiano explained: “I select the model and take the photos first. I try to direct the photo to capture the best of each model, their brightness and essence. Then I use said photo as a reference for the painting. I'm always correcting and trying to improve the image, molding the painting to make it as good and pleasant as possible. However, after finishing, I always think it could still be better.”
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Orange is aging 3 years ago
That water reflection thing is super hard to get right, I tried once. It was quite the oof
When asked about hidden meaning behind his paintings, Millani admitted that some of his paintings have a more interesting backstory: “For example, in one of my paintings I wanted to pay tribute to a great friend of mine who committed suicide. I tried to put everything into the painting: his passage through life and the way he died.”
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The talented painter says he is inspired by everything he sees. It usually takes him about 15 days to finish a painting. “My biggest goal is to be able to continue painting forever. Trying to improve over time,” says Fabiano.
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Cheryl Carter 3 years ago
I absolutely LOVE these, but why so many girls with stuff dripping down their faces?? There must be a story there?? So life like. Amazing talent.
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Cheryl Carter 3 years ago
So, does he have live girls to pose for these stunning pieces? That honey would be hard to get off once it has dripped all down your face...lol
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Cheryl Carter 3 years ago
That is a lot of details...each little hair! I wonder how long it takes to paint one?
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Angelina Waldehm 3 years ago
:0 ik know that one! is jesus from 10 mandamentos ! ( it's portuguese sorry )
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Orange is aging 3 years ago
Ooh this ones cool! I love how it’s more painterly than the others!
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What do you think ?
Nicole Diaz 3 years ago
Lol, I thought the same thing! What is with what looks like honey on most of their faces?
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the fallen soufflé 3 years ago
Looking at the honey all over their faces made my eyes sting. Also it really started to weird me out after a while . . .
Helen Haley 3 years ago
I just don't get photorealistic art. why wouldn't you just take a photo? Painting/drawing is about more than making it exactly like a photo.
ggus44 3 years ago
What IS art? Is photorealistic painting art? Are Jackson Pollock's paintings art? Everybody sees art their own way and has their own preferences.
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S. Tor Storm 3 years ago
You know.. drawing super super realistic drawings is not really that hard. All it really takes is time. (it is extremely boring to do, btw) Take your time, draw big, from a high def photo - it will look real eventually. But why the f**k do that, when you already have the photo?
Nicole Diaz 3 years ago
Lol, I thought the same thing! What is with what looks like honey on most of their faces?
Load More Replies... the fallen soufflé 3 years ago
Looking at the honey all over their faces made my eyes sting. Also it really started to weird me out after a while . . .
Helen Haley 3 years ago
I just don't get photorealistic art. why wouldn't you just take a photo? Painting/drawing is about more than making it exactly like a photo.
ggus44 3 years ago
What IS art? Is photorealistic painting art? Are Jackson Pollock's paintings art? Everybody sees art their own way and has their own preferences.
Load More Replies... S. Tor Storm 3 years ago
You know.. drawing super super realistic drawings is not really that hard. All it really takes is time. (it is extremely boring to do, btw) Take your time, draw big, from a high def photo - it will look real eventually. But why the f**k do that, when you already have the photo?
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