11 Examples of Extreme Photorealism

From Photorealistic Sculptures to Detailed Sketches

People have a fascination with those things that seem to defy reality, which is why examples of extreme photorealism tend to see a lot of traffic.

It's hard to look away from the works of Ron Mueck, Evan Penny and Jamie Salmon without shock and awe because the artists capture the human physique and emotions in ways that were once thought of as impossible.

Take a look through this intriguing cluster to see some really mind-blowing examples of extreme photorealism at its best.

SCORE
6.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 93%
Activity 83%
Freshness 8%

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