Nothing Is What It Seems In These 20 Photos. You’ll Need To Look Closer And Then… Whoa.

You might not realize it at first, but every single one of these pictures have people in it… you just might have to look very closely. The artists whose work you see featured here specialize in body painting. They use their skills and the human form to create some impressive and unique works of art. For centuries, body painting has been part of cultures around the world. Recently, Western artists are taking the art of body painting and putting their unique spin on it… Nothing is what it seems in these photos.

1.) Hand body painting – Ray Massey

2.) Snake arm art

3.) Treefrog (5 people) – Johannes Stötter

4.) The Joker

5.) Iguana hand painting

6.) Heart (2 people) – Gesine Marwedel

7.) Intricate detail painting – Emma Hack

8.) An elephant – Craig Tracy

9.) Sugar skull (7 people) – Chery Lipstreu

10.) Tiger (3 people)

11.) Venom – Georgette

12.) Utopia painting – Craig Tracy

13.) Seahorse – Gesine Marwedel

14.) Lily art

15.) Human motorcycle (6 people) – Trina Merry

16.) Bald eagle – Guido Daniele

17.) Trolley car – Craig Tracy

18.) Flamingo – Gesine Marwedel

19.) Million Ming vase – Emma Hack

20.) Drip art body painting – Tim Engle

(H/T Cuded) It’s so impressive the way these people are able to use the human form to create their works of art. Sometimes, it’s impossible to tell just how many people are contorted and painted in these photos. Share this incredible art with others.

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This Mom Collaborates With Her 2-Year-Old Daughter To Make Amazing Art.

Art historians make a living attempting to discover the meaning behind an artist’s work, unpacking every brushstroke to discover its inspiration. For artist Ruth Oosterman, the answer is simple: her 2-year-old daughter, Eve.

Ruth noticed Eve had begun taking a keener interest in her work, especially while she was painting. So she decided to include the little one in her process with this amazing collaboration. They start with Eve, a canvas and an ordinary ink pen. Ruth doesn’t guide or influence Eve, just lets her create on her own. Then Ruth builds on the scribbles with watercolor.

But it’s not about covering up or taking away from what Eve created. Ruth explains, “I try to work quickly and let imagination and play take root into the painting rather than taking it too seriously, this way I can encourage Eve’s contribution without making it to ‘grown-up.'”

The Lady and the Fox

The Elephant King

The Great Owl

A Bookworm’s Dream

(via Bored Panda.)

Check out this video of the whole process:

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Ruth says she hopes to continue collaborating with Eve as she grows older, so be sure to stay tuned on her blog, The Mischievous Mommy.

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