And here we have yet another insanely realistic series of oil paintings. Is it me, or is hyperrealistic art on the rise? Either way, it’s awesome and I hope it continues to gain strength. Today’s feature is nothing but a truck load full of awe, all thanks to the work of Alyssa Monks, a New Jersey artist that has made shower time a whole lot more glamorous.
Wouldn’t you kill to see them up close?! I can only imagine the details and texture from the oil paint. One thing I love to do when I visit galleries is to get as close as I can to a painting (close enough that the alarm might go off) and just stare at each stroke and think “why did he go this way…or that way..what’s that? A hair?”. Could spend HOURS doing that.
As you can tell it can be quite boring going to a museum with me – if we ever do, bring comfy shoes, ’cause we’ll be there for a while.
Molly {Dreams in HD} says
wow these are absolutely gorgeous!
i really love the one where her hands are covering her face.
Molly {Dreams in HD}
http://dreamsinhd.blogspot.com/
Gabriel says
Yes! That’s my fave too, so insanely gorgeous.
Dragan says
Love your posts! I set of allarms at museums too and get the gards to tell me to stand back.. Lol
Gabriel says
haha yes! That’s the way to do it though ;)
Susan Rotondo says
Yes, an in-person viewing of these works would be amazing!
Lesley | Artsy Forager says
Alyssa’s work is so stunning! I’ve been following her forever and every time I see new work I think, oooo I need to write about her! But shamefully, it still hasn’t happened. Soon! Thank you for the reminder. ;-)
Oh and I do the same thing at galleries/museums! Just this weekend I saw these incredible photographs I thought from afar were collaged, but then I got up close and realized they were *woven*. Mind blown.
alyssa monks says
you’ll love this:
http://vimeo.com/trentjaklitsch/tone
it’s a decadent tribute to paint. people say it is mesmerizing, hypnotic, it feels great. worth the 2 minutes for sure. enjoy!
Alyssa Monks
Gabriel says
WHOA! That is INSANE – I’m drooling even though it’s paint! So awesome, thanks for sharing it, Alyssa!