It Looks Like a Photo, But It’s a Drawing

[@tamuwu]

This man dedicated himself to drawing. Dedication is key to success.

[@weirdguy4948]

LGDaniel no shit really?!

[@platullama6180]

True

[@twochunkydivas]

Practice daily is so important.

[@cringingyukino3282]

Hi Megumin

[@mclaurenfronda6875]

I've dedicated myself to sleep. I guess I have been a success all this time.

[@noatoftgard7776]

His drawings looks more realistic than my photos.

[@AyyK]

Same 😂

[@nadjadjenic2782]

Hei

[@kerri7747]

@NEGUS MBARKA Wtf? Do you find pleasure in bringing other people down?

[@salty7535]

@NEGUS MBARKA We get it, you're insecure. No need to announce it.

[@delusionalnoodles]

NEGUS MBARKA Oh, we’ll talk to you until you gain human decency, bud.

[@DexonDex]

This guy deserves more recognition.

[@Patrick-rf7hs]

Lucifer there is no point since you can just take pictures of people now.

[@mrkeng1]

Is enough with a camera and photoshop tho.

[@anissa8949]

@@itsbackpacker1075 He specializes in photorealism by drawing. If he did animation in this detail, he would have to do it on a computer, and I'm pretty sure that is not where his passion lies. He looks very happy and free with what he is doing right now. Computer generated realism is very different from hand drawn realism. If he did 3D animation, there would be very little drawing, and more sculpting. If he did 2D or traditional animation, he would have to be extremely fast at drawing. Animation takes a very long time alone, and as you can see here, hyperrealism does as well. If he did animation, a big company would likely make him simplify his work for time efficiency. It is possible to make a very detailed animation with hyperrealism, but it would be an immense amount of work and take a very long time. Working for a big company would mean less freedom for what he actually likes to do. What he could have is more recognition, not someone else telling him what do to. He's good enough to be his own boss anyway.

[@qfuh8199]

comments like this show me how much people dont understand the art industry and art in general

[@APAstronaut333]

My ass is a pretty big company

[@sheriffdubbs6412]

Plot twist: He drew this whole video

[@maximusdang7207]

*he drew every single frame*

[@userj-ns1ig]

Very smart and ORIGINAL content

[@sheshrek8072]

Annaoop

[@jaybro0078]

sheriffdubbs 🤣🤣

[@kingandyhuy]

I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case

[@allencarlo6798]

Me: Hey can you take a picture of me? Him: *pulls out paper and pencil*

[@charlessaavedra6725]

allen carlo yeah and pose for about 2 months

[@fruiteapai1398]

@@charlessaavedra6725 Usually artits memorise the person's pose and the details they need, to make the drawing look as similar to the real person as possible. If your comment was a joke then I will r/woosh myself 😂😂 Edit: *R/WOOOOOOSHHHHHHHH*

[@charlessaavedra6725]

It was just a joke

@FRUITY PAI Well mah friend r/woosh

[@fruiteapai1398]

@@DracoMalfoy-vj9ui It be like that sometimes 😔😔

[@sarahdevincentis2461]

*Apple be like:* *So we didn’t need a another camera?*

[@whatthehek5990]

Sarah DeVincentis nah we got you covered for new camera, the new Apple drawing pencil.cost-$9999999

[@ninjachris2344]

. ?

[@syrtech121]

Plot twist: this whole video was just a bunch of drawings played very quickly to look like a video

[@sohail7875]

Genius!

[@aa-to6ws]

That's ... That's technically true. Videos are just drawings or pictures placed in a short amount of time. For example, in my channel I make drawings and place them in a short amount of time, what you would call an animation.

[@yagayeet4441]

Tony Toons I mean we know what they really mean though

[@7az559]

@@aa-to6ws thanks captain obvious

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@aa-to6ws r/iamverysmart It finally clicked in me that this comment is kinda incorrect in this situation. Sorry 😅

[@maddoxma0]

2:30 the way his smile is bigger when the drawing is bigger.

[@canceu4870]

Maddox Games looool

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

*_As an artist myself, this guy deserved to have a medal for such a realistic magnum opus._*

[@jasonpeng5798]

Nobody gives a shit if you're an artist

[@admiralsnackbar8719]

@@jasonpeng5798 r/woosh

[@admiralsnackbar8719]

@strxwberri•jxm - som1 drew a hyper realistic picture of him, which made him realize how ugly he is

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

@@jasonpeng5798 Nobody cares about your offense. Pardon.

[@placeholder29]

@@jasonpeng5798 Nobody cares about your opinion

[@uhhhnah4564]

Me: **draws stickfigure** Also me: "Well that's enough art for my whole life"

[@omniscientomnipresent5500]

😭

[@ellenrichardson8701]

Yeah my "artwork" got criticized in eighth grade for being utterly ridiculous looking by my teacher! She shouldn't have been so cruel and pointed out my mistakes to help. Dropped her class after that!

[@itzcrystalzz]

200th like! 🖤

[@ender4344]

Ellen Richardson oof man that must’ve sucked

[@mist3325]

@@ellenrichardson8701 lmao me too but I laughed and my teacher laughed and we became best teacher-student in the whole school xd

[@dittot]

there's so much talent in Africa but so many talented people don't have the resources needed to pursue their talents

[@etoatoummhmm6391]

TheBluDitto brother you can always find a way. After they do I hope they can go back and help their communities.

[@zakiry8634]

Of course there is, just like every other place in the world

[@xDeadlyFishx]

There's talented people all over the world without the resources needed to pursue their talents

[@kidtea]

@haruno fuu He was just stating that there are *also* other people. It's not like he's saying that Africa doesn't matter.

[@hchozn]

Yes! I'm a nigerian, and my parents both came from Nigeria to pursue their dreams.

[@ywgx7943]

Brruuuh his drawings looks more realistic than my dreams

[@Macmaniaaa]

Imao I feel yah!

[@skylovermc2146]

Turtle Auraa relatable lol 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@iceiceice9345]

dreams dont look realestic

[@moussetache]

*Kim -Jung Un Agreed

[@malphainstein]

Patrick With Internet Access I love art.. trying to pursue that as a career..please checkout my first art video I posted and let me know what you think

[@jojoe5952]

i hope he become more successful and known worldwide. His works are beautiful to look at and also meaningful and spreading awareness

[@redacted6596]

No

[@rosl.]

Also artist: *peeks at deadline*

[@ameliaandrews8956]

If this isn't my art exam

[@vishveshtadsare3160]

Smack your teacher.

[@JG-on2wx]

This is why I chose the painting analysis over the practical exercise for my final exam in art class. Analysing a painting and it's composition, colors, historical background and comparing the results with another analysed painting within a few hours? Sounds possible to me. Drawing a completely new version of something with own ideas and explaining why you did so to convince the teacher from your opinion within a few hours? Seems impossible to me. Good art should not be forced or rushed. Every piece needs and independent and own amount of concentration, time and care.

[@iamr9819]

My art teacher: NAH NAH NAH, YOU AIN’T DONE YET CHILD!!! DON’T GO TO LUNCH UNTIl YOU DONE!!!

[@tungstem5440]

Im glad he didnt just make a photo realistic drawing, he adds something to it.

[@Dee-uz3rb]

What did he add to it?

[@KLK01]

@@Dee-uz3rb Not much, just all his stuff can be done with a camera photoshop and lightroom. No wonder picasso never painted photorealism.

[@theuseruntitled]

Denham Robinson he added a story

[@zhumiss7054]

@@KLK01 lmao,picasso dont have talent,he just a salesman,very successful one.

[@itsjustbari2001]

@@KLK01 lmao just cassualy hating because simplistic virgins such as you depend on technology for every thing

[@cazimircouble]

0:44 This boi drawing with a 49 cent Bic Cristal.. *respect*

[@butternutboy346]

49 cent in what currency

[@petrolandcoffee]

That's Oscar for you

[@SubNorm4L]

Well, Bic Cristal is pretty nice for drawing. Expensive ballpoints are just expensive for their aesthetic, not because they're good.

[@cazimircouble]

@@butternutboy346 USD

[@cazimircouble]

@@SubNorm4L and yes, i totally agree. Bic cristals are some of the smoothest ballpoints around

[@declanolivetti4319]

*Capable of drawing photo-like drawings* Me: *Still can’t draw hand right*

[@tranminhhieu9492]

You put your hand on the paper Hold the pen on the other hand Trace the pen through the outline of your hand Done.

[@shmiggishmurda]

lmao

[@leafamphii.]

Trần Minh Hiếu wut about u want to draw hands but it’s smaller than ur irl hand

[@PunkSolo2024]

@@tranminhhieu9492 what if it's a small paper

[@V4n1lla_eva]

Oropher420 bruh I cant even draw the other eye

[@abdulrhmanmohammad1243]

him:draws realistic faces that look like it was printed me:struggle to make a normal straight line without ruler

[@olegnagnalisgam8198]

With*

[@olegnagnalisgam8198]

@Hooda the Antagonist Ik they meant without im just saying it would have been funnier if it was with a ruler smh.🤦‍♂️

[@paroxysmic729]

@Hooda the Antagonist Jesus... Way to kill a joke moron.

[@breeze2913]

@Hooda the Antagonist is a party pooper 😐

[@mist3325]

@Hooda the Antagonist delete that comment please

[@comment.highlighted]

I would love to have talent & most importantly “patience” like that. Fantastic work 🙂

[@RobloxGamer-bj1cm]

@@6hramdeoavinash788 what are you saying?

[@cultofmental9275]

Des troyz how was he acting like a bitch?

[@monkelicious8039]

Its not just talent dat u need. U need passion, hardwork and dedication to achieve that kind of level. It may seem look impossible on some ppl but if u keep working on it ull definitely see a lot of imporvement.

[@theberrby6836]

@Comment Highlighted Yeah I admire the patience and determination/dedication too! Makes me tired just thinking about it lol

[@comment.highlighted]

@Des troyz Did you have a bad day? 😉

[@ily_as]

Police: draw the criminal that robbed you. Me: **draws it** The picture when it saw my face: 2:29

[@oGPoLa]

Outstanding art. He's honestly one of the greatest doing this type of hyper realistic drawings.

[@jasmine-wr8xo]

Ah, “for people who don’t speak themselves” This reminded me of RM’s speech at UNICEF, I absolutely love people who help people, not only psychically, but also mentally

[@issy0613]

hAmbUrgErs AND sPritTe why are ARMYs everywhere 🤣😂😂

[@jasmine-wr8xo]

Issy ah, I just don’t know aha

[@SebastianMcKeag]

It's scary seeing somebody draw this well Edit: not necessarily scary but just crazyyy 😱

[@fwandrez]

Not really. But, I see where you come from.

[@segment-ts7ki]

Dude I'm blown away by this guy drawing skills

[@smithwill9006]

You should watch the video where someone draws a photo realistic drawing of santa made in paint

[@SebastianMcKeag]

Smith will will do

[@vash347]

I can't even imagine the level in which he I visions his drawings. His mind has to break these images down, notice every single detail, map out how these details corilate to one another in order to move on to the next area. THEN he has to also take into consideration the lighting and shading of each damn millimeter.... I couldn't do this. You have to have passion for something to delve into it so deeply

[@shadowblaze144]

Those drawings look more realistic than my face

[@zinni0335]

Repping for Nigerians 🇳🇬! This is mind blowing

[@lacplesis484]

This guy: draws drawings that look like pictures Me: can't draw a circle

[@kittenmimi5326]

Well now I know what to do if my printer broke

[@rupagogoi8977]

Lol. This comment deserves more likes!

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@rupagogoi8977 thank you! 😄

[@simonneversleeps9018]

Lmao

[@johannfer7073]

@@rupagogoi8977 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jashonlucius4244]

My ribs aching in the middle of the night

[@adin4028]

His drawings are more realistic than my relationships

[@thesaurus8124]

Underrated comment

[@decomposing_while_alive2002]

That's the most impressive thing I have seen

[@decomposing_while_alive2002]

@mimun e it's my first time seeing this kind of painting so that's why I'm impressed so much

[@hanawana]

Evil Gp amazing innit

[@buzzyhead6415]

@mimun e s Shut up your just jealous

[@yinnacle9885]

@@buzzyhead6415 you're*

[@buzzyhead6415]

@@yinnacle9885 pretty sure is your

[@coolguynotfoolguy8759]

What the art teacher teaches in class: (•‿•) What they expect us to draw:

[@ducksauce2696]

Ridiculously talented. Unbelievable. You should sell those, I know I want one

[@athens_1psvr31]

The greatest artist throughout our history would marvel, praise and be amazed at his work. Recognize greatness. ✊🏾

[@tunianabam8564]

How do you do it? How do you do it Great Big Story??? How do you find the most amazing things in the world and manage to share it with us for less and five minutes and still tell the entire story!! How do you do it??? How???? Always Amazed!!!

[@misma9596]

You're amazing brother, our Heavenly Father has blessed you abundantly 👏❤☝I hope you get what you wish for👏

[@chrishunt3674]

He really has this is to show how creative God really is. To give someone with this ability is amazing

[@rohitghumare7515]

DSLRs : *am I a joke to you?*

[@oreorebus]

Dslrs are lame

[@birgio1363]

What are DSLRs?

[@gaving.7076]

A type of camera

[@gaving.7076]

The more expensive ones that photographers use

[@vago2670]

...

[@svn.tattoo]

2:17 This is so true .... He need more recognition

[@puirYorick]

I've seen a couple people do this kind of drawings on other YT channels but this gentleman takes the art form to another level. What a talent!

[@iamyourproduct5297]

No he dosent take it to a whole other level if so how

[@jengarcia1380]

This is some of the most emotional hyperrealistic work I've seen. It takes a special kind of person to have this much patience and determination, well done!

[@ruthlessclaw5168]

God this was beautiful I almost cried at the end but I don’t know why

[@fuwarin.]

i read the title as “it looks like a potato, but it’s actually a drawing” and i was so confused

[@fwandrez]

I wish I was that dedicated to drawing . Keep doing what your doing and I hope you get more publicity

[@yamumisgae]

Draw 4 hours a day. Every day for 3 years. You will be.

[@TheHamoody100]

He took years to master it. It's never about the talent alone.

[@fwandrez]

@Kaospiral Yes Sir!

[@xDeadlyFishx]

"Nothing worthwhile is easy" - Magnus C.

[@WanderlustWithT]

"I wish i was that talented" as if it's some god given gift. This man practiced SO MUCH to get to this stage, he dedicated his life to it, don't discredit his hard work as "talent", that's disrespectful!

[@jaredgrande9979]

2:42 i dont know why, but i always wait for this little tone alarm thingy, its so satisfying

[@BlameDavid]

This whole video was actually 1000's of hyper realistic drawing

[@dfbess]

His art is just amazing.. I saw a piece on his work a while back and was absolutely blown away.

[@raymk]

Who also thought the thumbnail was a drawing, instead of an actual thumbnail?

[@cammycam351]

Me

[@thepineappleman4442]

Only u twi

[@grannyedna2862]

This guy decided to put photos on canvases and It's beautiful

[@DursunX]

gimme a month to draw, and i will have a dark blob for you.. gimme 2 months, its still a blob

[@juliannemarie9521]

I love that he has dedication to his art. He deserves appreciation. Thank you Great Big Story!

[@poopiehed9500]

Imagine if these pictures were colored realistically too

[@DankDave211]

Seriously, this is the BEST youtube channel ever. You guys never disappoint.

[@kriskosinski6622]

He should be getting over 10 million dollars he’s the best artist

[@page970]

Niet

[@evander29]

Imagine he work that hard and people were like that only photo

[@HHP1012]

Who gonna be the next de Vinci? Him: Hold my ruler.

[@ianstyles9759]

I need more from him,,,,he a true artist with the eye for life and emotions 😍😀

[@BinhTamTuoi]

Next video: It looks like a drawing, but it's a photo

[@raidenlol]

I was gonna write that 😅😅

[@jaywayytoofresh9670]

This video should be alot longer he should be recognized all over the world what a beautiful soul and amazing talent

[@h.p.324]

😲 wow!!!! You are really talented! Proud of you. Keep it up!

[@anosayo4643]

I really love this guy’s work! It’s refreshing compared to most examples of hyper realistic works _cough cough close up views of an eye cough_ *this* is simply amazing !!

[@Sufi_Gamer2437]

Damn thats skill 🔥

[@doodletime9041]

This really is next level, there are many hyper realist artists, but this is on a incredibly high level

[@untamedartist4948]

I still cannot believe that this is a pencil Sketch 😍

[@Fitxh]

This guy:can draw and make his art look like it was a photo Me:cant even draw a straight line with a ruler

[@paladinmapping9157]

This is amazing, what a pencil could do...I hope he is more well known

[@aydee444]

2:32 He protecc He atacc But it looks like he’s in jail and never coming bacc

[@kristophir9241]

2:31

[@aydee444]

Chris Arana actually 2:32

[@kristophir9241]

Akshit All the stuff actually 2:33

[@friun.6824]

My god, his drawings are beautiful! I can't even make a stickman!

[@ruins4]

lol r youg dugmb?

[@loriscolangeli6142]

Lol

[@q_q123]

@@ruins4 You are, though

[@adrinay]

i cant even draw a proper human!

[@ayoitsparky]

@@adrinay Not many people can.

[@gabriellecoupland5835]

This is the BEST art i’ve ever seen, hands down.

[@SchrieberChris]

He protecc He attacc But most importantly he draws exacc

[@TwoLonelyPenguins]

So much patience. Props to the man

[@CrustyNightSock]

Damn bro, get some frames for these things.

[@diamonddigger-fe7tt]

Fax

[@cj222100]

That's insane, even the tearducts had every little detail! What a talented & gifted artist! If I could afford it, I'd love to get him to make a drawing for me!

[@Gamer-girl332]

Wow🤩 this Is something i would go to the museum for😍

[@s.channel70]

Same 💚

[@YahkiYah_Yisrael]

This artist is absolutely talented - I've never seen work like this and I've been recently looking at artist and none compares to him - he should be recognised for his work 100% .

[@me-jp9jf]

Kid: I'm best artist Him: *hold my markers that I don't use*

[@taylorgabrielle6403]

I will subscribe to this channel purely from the content in the comment section alone. This beautiful human being has the gift of affecting people's emotions through art, so much that the comment section is actually readable and positive. Thank you for posting this video as it has given me faith in humanity once again.

[@Soupus__]

He could use this to make a celebrity doing something controversial

[@nessa7094]

Awesome and greatly needed messages!✊🏿👏🏿👏🏿 God bless you and your work! 🙏🏿

[@DrAdnan]

So much talent. I wish my drawings looked this good

[@jeremydiaz9642]

This artist *_drew, colored and animated this entire video._*

[@tentix9022]

Imagine getting those erased by a kid or someone savage The next year: permanent pencils invented buy now for $5.99

[@ojingoh785]

DAYM agreed.

[@soumyaranjan4626]

PATIENCE is the key for any form of art. It simply isn't for people who are always in haste. The longer it takes to make, the more impressive it will be. His art work is perfect example of it.

[@bubbahubba16]

Me: ur drawing is better than mine her: it’s super ugly her drawings:

[@warrenlukenaidu795]

It's crazy that this has almost 200 dislikes ,keep up the good work make Africa proud

[@shubhammanna]

This is simply god level artist 😇 "God blessed this guy more than picasso " - Shubham Manna

[@goldamierrodriguez9032]

look up kim jung gi. the guy can draw stuffs just from his imagination. doing hyper realistic art just takes alot of time but its not that hard if you know how to shade and put the right values. im more impress by an artist who can draw stuffs just from memory. its definitely alot harder than just copying from a photograph.

[@gusgus_22]

I saw your drawings and you in a art magazine years ago, I knew you'd get this far so long ago! Congratulations! I always was astounded by your work!

[@kookie7344]

Arinze Stanley draws realistic images and I can't even draw a house properly

[@q6k]

now that’s what I call art. no fuss, pure talent.

[@jwc9538]

Hyper realistic drawings I like it

[@MisatoBestWoman]

Absolute legendary this man deserves so much fame!!!

[@galiano349]

I thought the man sitting down in the thumbnail was a drawing as well

[@TaniaS_720]

Im am so proud of him and happy to see our people being recognized.

[@insertnamehere4810]

Him: *Takes months to do this* Me: *Takes 5 years to make a stick figure*

[@opdotossotollobootdosmomos5663]

Jen Derp does it actyally thake you 5 years?

[@ruins4]

@@opdotossotollobootdosmomos5663 yEys heeg dooes yours arre stupd

[@ruins4]

@@opdotossotollobootdosmomos5663 re yiu tinking??

[@EvolviMinecraft]

Overused, not even funny anymore

[@MoorishBrooklyn]

I love this art genre. Amazing work. Artists are our national treasure.

[@byronlauritzen5033]

I reas the title “May look like a potato but it’s a drawing”

[@ar-jv5fc]

This is incredible. I really admire his work

[@yourgonnalovemynuts6744]

Pencil: *I Am Inevitable..*

[@pactube8833]

I like the amount of creativity in his mind He is like deep-learning photo creator machine He is super human with a huge library of humans I can feel the soul in his art ❤️

[@andrewc1036]

Um ok

[@gina9523]

Stunning, his talent is phenomenal, i have no more words!!!

[@inzamcarim3514]

Pencil *exists* Camera : am I a joke to you

[@4th4nm.32]

Inzam Carim lol

[@cromwellcruz]

Your intros are getting more and more amazing

[@badavviz1076]

Me: I'm the best details drawer Arinze stanley: HOLD MY BEER

[@YaoEspirito]

Lesson I've learned recently: KZbin comments that appear in two lines will almost invariably be painfully predictable and lame attempts at cleverness. Booo