Armin Mersmann Creates Realistic Eyes That Stare Into Your Soul
Kyle Towers — February 4, 2013 — Art & Design
References: arminmersmann & cuded
These hyperrealistic eye images by Armin Mersmann are sure to catch every viewer's eye.
After thoroughly scanning each image, it is still incredibly difficult to tell whether they are photographs or not. Armin did such a fantastic job that the drawings almost look to be on a microscopic level.
Each part of the subject's face is portrayed with incredible detail. To the porous, wrinkle-filled faces to the glossy, captivating eyeballs themselves. Even the tiny hairs from the eyebrows are exacted with intricate detail and each have its own story to tell.
What can be seen as most impressive is the medium used in the creation of each hyperrealistic eye. Using pencil and paper, Armin adds a level of difficulty that he easily traverses.
After thoroughly scanning each image, it is still incredibly difficult to tell whether they are photographs or not. Armin did such a fantastic job that the drawings almost look to be on a microscopic level.
Each part of the subject's face is portrayed with incredible detail. To the porous, wrinkle-filled faces to the glossy, captivating eyeballs themselves. Even the tiny hairs from the eyebrows are exacted with intricate detail and each have its own story to tell.
What can be seen as most impressive is the medium used in the creation of each hyperrealistic eye. Using pencil and paper, Armin adds a level of difficulty that he easily traverses.
Trend Themes
1. Hyperrealistic Art - Artists using traditional mediums, such as pencils and paper, to create hyperrealistic portraits and images
2. Photo-realistic Drawings - The use of advanced techniques and mediums to create drawings and portraits that closely resemble photographs
3. Microscopic-level Detail - Artists focusing on extremely intricate details, down to microscopic levels, in their hyperrealistic art
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art Industry - Fine art institutions showcasing and promoting the work of hyperrealistic artists, in particular those using traditional mediums like pencils and paper
2. Photography Industry - Companies creating photo-realistic images through manipulating advanced technology, such as AI and machine learning algorithms that can create photo-realistic images from scratch
3. Cosmetics Industry - The cosmetics industry leveraging hyperrealistic drawings and portraits as tools for marketing and sales purposes, such as showcasing products on models
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