These strangely surreal portraits offer glimpses into wildly distorted yet artistic photographs of people.
While ordinary portraits often showcase individuals sitting and facing toward the camera, these surreal examples offers a completely abstract take on those traditional photographs. Infusing artistic qualities such as geometric shapes, colorful distortions and even pop art influences, these surreal portrait designs will definitely showcase people like never before. Transforming ordinary photographs into works of art, these imaginative designs are offering an artistic take to these otherwise simple photos. From wonderfully warped portraits to those that feature extreme close-ups and cartoon illustrations, these surreal designs will serve to showcase individual photographs like never before.
Showcasing how a few artistic touches can easily transform an image, these surreal portraits will definitely have you examining these images into greater depth.
44 Strangely Surreal Portraits
From Kid-Drawn Political Portraits to Modernist Pop Art Editorials:
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Modernist Pop Art Editorials
The Hello Stranger Prestage Magazine Fashion Story is Retro-Infused
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Surreally Reversed Portraits
Photographer Malin Bergman Confuses What is Back to Front
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Fantastical Female Portraits
Photographer Katerina Plotnikova Captures Fairytale-Like Scenarios
40
Surreally Altered Sci-Fi Portraits
Mark Bryan Transforms Iconic Paintings into Sci-Fi Paintings
39
70s-Inspired Model Portraits
The Inez and Vinoodh 25 Magazine Beauty Story is Hippie-Themed
38
Sun-Spotted Portrait Series
Mr. Elbanks Captures Photos of Freckled-Face Subjects
37
Painted National Food Portraits
Jonathan Icher's Flag Body Art Represents Iconic Cuisines
36
Electric-Hued Wig Portraits
The Jeff Tse Candy Beauty Story Revives a 60s MOD Aesthetic
35
Quilted Oriental Beauty Illustrations
These Minjae Lee Art Designs Feature Unique Patterns
34
Stenciled Cosmetic Portraits
The Persephone Reborn Beauty Story Highlights Patterned Hair
33
Evocative Loner Digital Art
These Digital Paintings by Hi are Visually Striking Works of Art
32
Darkly Surreal Portraitures
Portraits Part One by Paweł Bajew are Curious and Creative
31
Formidable Mistress Art Designs
Artist Dan Dos Santos Illustrated a Series of Tough Women
30
Messy-Haired Celeb Photoshoots
The Dazed & Confused September 2013 Editorial Stars Elizabeth Olsen
29
Frightening Reflection Campaigns
Aaron Purser Shows Life Without a Window Cleaner for Mirrors
28
Elaborately Embellished Self-Portraits
Ryan Burke’s Self Portraits Have a Transformative Pow
27
Baroque Surrealism Editorials
The Hand Crafted ODDA Magazine Photoshoot Embodies Opulence
26
Scarred Child Portraits
The Fallen Ones by Ruadh DeLone is Full of Sadness and Weariness
25
Oriental Opulence Portraits
The Grand Masters Vogue China Editorial Shows Cultural Couture
24
Ambiguous Body Collages
The UNTITLED # Image Series Distorts Human Faces and Figures
23
Bubble Blowing Portraits
Bubblegum by Emily Stein Captures the Spontaneity and Briefness of Youth
22
Sculptural Hairstyle Portraits
The Eliza Kukawska by Anna Dyszkiewicz Beauty Story is Conceptual
21
Landscape-Infused Portraiture (UPDATE)
The Blendscapes Series by Oriol Angrill Jorda is Artful
20
Disney Princess-Inspired Portraits
Graw Creates Photorealistic Portraits of Disney Characters
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Elegant Embroidered Portraits
Artist Jose Romussi Creates Abstract Art with Sleek Stitching
18
Whimsical Vision Impaired Photography
Blind by Julia Fullerton-Batten Captures Haunting Portraits
17
Artfully Abstracted Editorials
The Trashland Image Series by Bryan Huynh Defies Convention
16
Hyperrealistic Candid Illustrations
The 'Everyday Reflections' Series Explores Private Moments
15
3D-Printed Chocolate Portraits
Choc Edge Creates Sweet Masks for Customers
14
Fleeting Facial Portraits
'Glass Menagerie' Encapsulates Momentary Emotional Expressions
13
Famous LEGO Portrait Recreations
These LEGO Masterpieces Honor the Great Painters
12
Cardboard Celebrity Portraits
These Detailed Star Portraits Were Created Using Cardboard
11
Circus-Inspired Dictionary Art
These Upcycled Vintage Dictionaries are Romantically Victorian
10
Hybrid Human Architecture Portraits
Paleari Combines Iconic Buildings with Silhouettes of People
9
Superimposed Star Selfies
The Nicolas Cage Blog Photoshops the Actor's Face onto Instagram Selfies
8
Kid-Drawn Political Portraits
This Series Depicts Politicians as Drawn by Kids
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Intense Athletic Portraits
Haynes Captures Weightlifters Intensity, Endurance and Strength
6
Drenched Portrait Ads
The 'Never Forgets' Water Park Ad Features Blissfully Soaked Portraits
5
Intimate Comrade Illustrations
Thoman Cian Immortalizes His Closest Friends in His Drawings
4
Human-Like Puppet Portraits
Talking Heads by Matthew Rolston is a Creepy Photo Series
3
Warped Portrait Projects
Artist David Szauder Created These Unusual Portraits
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Artistic Americana Illustrations
Paul Tuller Painted Citizens Wearing Americana-Style Clothing
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Ethereal Feminine Portraits
Bec Winnel's Female Portrait Art Boasts a Distinct Dreamlike Quality
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