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German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

Philipp Weber is a talented artist who paints realistic portraits of women in traditional magazine poses. The artist, who lives and works in Kassel and Berlin, Germany, looks for inner truth so instead of bringing empty perfection to life, he portraits their minor imperfections and their deep human stories—whether that be the sadness in their eyes or wounds on their faces.

“Bless Resistance”

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

Image credits: Philipp Weber

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

Weber’s artistic journey began when he was just a 3-year-old boy and since then, he hasn’t lost his path. Through the years, you can see a clear artistic progression in his works. His inspiration comes from books, movies, fellow artists, other creative people, and people’s personal stories about their lives: the stories that reveal their dreams and aspirations that are beyond fancy faces and flawless skin.

“New Birth”

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

“Philipp started painting when he was 3 years old as a present to give his mum and grandmother to make them happy and smile. He says that he cannot imagine his life without painting. When he was a high school student, he painted portraits that he sold to people directly and made enough money to buy a small car,” says Philipp’s business manager Kiki Kim to Bored Panda.

“Bless” series

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

“Philipp studied his Master’s degree at Berlin University of the Arts and he has always been interested in realistic or super-realistic art, regardless of what stage of his career he has been in, as he believes that his viewers can engage with his paintings the best with a super-realistic art form.”

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

“The Fury-Mona”

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

Some more of his works:

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

“Contemplation”

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

“Creatura” series

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

“The Rivals” series

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

“White Heart” series

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs
German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

“Red Sunset”

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

“The Hunt”

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

“Cheerleaders”

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs

“Princess”

German Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Like Photographs