# Hyperreal Pencil Portraits Jonny Shaw Creates Unbelievably Detailed Illustrations By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonny-shaw References: [thecuriousbrain](http://thecuriousbrain.com/?p=16211) & [jonnydshaw](http://www.jonnydshaw.co.uk/home.html) If you think these Jonny Shaw pictures are real photographs, you've been fooled: These images are actually [illustrated portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitify-ai-portrait-studio) from the very talented artist. Each of the portraits is done completely in [pencil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils) with shading that gives it an [extremely realistic look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realphotoai). Still not convinced that these Jonny Shaw portraits are drawn? Check out some of his artwork in the gallery for a closer inspection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hyperrealism:** The trend of hyperrealism in art is creating opportunities for artists to challenge viewers' perception of reality through unbelievably detailed illustrations. - **Pencil Art:** The trend of using pencil as a medium for creating hyperrealistic artwork provides artists with a traditional yet highly expressive platform for showcasing their talent. - **Realistic Illusions:** The trend of creating realistic illusions through detailed pencil portraits opens up possibilities for artists to blur the lines between reality and artistic interpretation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can explore opportunities to embrace hyperrealism as a disruptive innovation, challenging traditional notions of what constitutes art and pushing the boundaries of creativity. - **Illustration:** The illustration industry can leverage the trend of hyperrealistic pencil art to captivate audiences and create stunning visuals that evoke emotions and tell powerful stories. - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore collaborations with hyperrealistic pencil artists to create unique and thought-provoking visuals that combine the elements of both mediums, offering a fresh perspective to viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [AI Line Drawing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencilify-ai.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Artistic AI Image Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donny-ai.md)