This Artist’s Paintings Are So Realistic, You’ll Probably Think They Are Photos

Kamalky Laureano is a Dominican artist currently based in Mexico City. He creates incredibly realistic paintings of people and once you see them, you’ll quickly understand how they might be mistaken for photographs.

The artist says he likes to create “intrinsic patterns, controlled explosions of matter” until he’s happy and even says he’s “crazy”. Whatever the case may be, Kamalky’s talent is undeniable and stunning artwork already gathered him nearly 80k followers on Instagram.

Check out the hyperrealistic paintings in the gallery below!

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