# Hyperrealistic Celeb Tablet Paintings Kyle Lambert's iPad Art Looks Like a Photo of Morgan Freeman By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-12-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-art References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/362464/This-Photorealistic-Portrait-Of-Morgan-Freeman-Was-Painted-On-An-iPad/) & [kylelambert](http://www.kylelambert.co.uk/gallery/morgan-freeman/) It’s totally understandable if you were fooled when you looked at this image and thought it was just another photo of Morgan Freeman, but it’s really an incredible piece of [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropad-slate) art. The photorealistic iPad painting was created by artist Kyle Lambert using about 285,000 brushstrokes over the course of more than 200 hours on the Procreate app. If you’re still a little skeptical about how this work of art was finger painted on a tablet screen, there’s a video that condenses Lambert’s process into about three minutes. As unbelievable as it is, hopefully it will inspire you to up your drawing game by adding a few more details to your stick figures the next time you play a [social drawing game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-odyssey) with friends on your iPad. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hyperrealistic Tablet Art:** The rise of hyperrealistic tablet art opens up opportunities for artists to explore new mediums and push the boundaries of digital art. - **Photorealistic Digital Painting:** The ability to create photorealistic digital paintings on tablets revolutionizes the art industry, providing new avenues for artists to showcase their talent and reach a wider audience. - **Digital Art Accessibility:** The accessibility of digital art creation on tablets allows more people to express their creativity and engage with the art world, democratizing the artistic process. ### Where This Applies - **Art & Design:** The art and design industry can harness hyperrealistic tablet art to create immersive digital experiences and showcase innovative techniques. - **Technology & Electronics:** The technology and electronics industry could benefit from the demand for tablets with advanced touchscreens and pressure-sensitive styluses to cater to the needs of aspiring digital artists. - **Entertainment & Media:** The entertainment and media industry can leverage hyperrealistic tablet art to enhance visual effects in movies, video games, and virtual reality experiences for more immersive storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Professional Drawing Tablet Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropad-slate.md) - [AI-Fueled Digital Art Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawww.md) - [Digital AI-Generated Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picsart-1.md) - [AR-Enabled Art Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupixel.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [AI-Powered Color E-Ink Art Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ai-art-frame.md) - [AI-Powered Painting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loklik-ipaint.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md)