HYPERREALISM! 300 working hours drawing charcoal and graphite! Made by Emanuele Dascanio

Hyperrealistic drawing made with charcoal and graphite in over 300 hours of work by Emanuele Dascanio.
Video by Luca Pischedda.

- "The Father" does not want a divorce with "Die Mutter". This is my Father.
80 x 65cm
2013

Emanuele Dascanio was an Italian artist of only 30 years old but who has exhibited with artists of international fame and his works are present in various collections around the world, including Italy, Dublin, Brussels, Singapore, Monte Carlo.

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[Tokiofritz]

This shows an eye that has studied, absorbed and familiarised  itself with every aspect of the Human form, right down to skin pattern and the personality behind the eyes. The work of a Master.

[nokiot]

When, "it looks like a photograph" becomes a scathing remark; because he looks like he is actually real. Flesh and blood. And that's through my screen. I have no doubt this piece is absolutely jaw dropping in person. Like.... When you make something this real, pour so much of your self, time, energy, and emotions into it, it absolutely has a soul of its own.

[rockys]

No way! This drawing itself should have made you a millionaire! So much effort and hard work, I'll bet you cracked open a bottle of champers after this was done!

[ladyradiana]

So glad your back, that's something I'm very thankful for. You've been missed.

[jimstools]

You are AWESOME!!!! I've never seen work like this ever . Thank you for sharing it.

[AnonymityIx]

The art piece is absolutely amazing. The video, not so much. I want to admire it but it just keeps jumping around so fast.

[SathishKumar-pwfu]

If you could have born in 16th century, you could be hailed as one of the greatest artist in the history.Kudos!!Amazing..Mind blowing ..No words to explain!!!!

[marknic]

Oh my god this picture is sent from the gods! Unbelievable work!

[peacemakerlogic]

This may be the best drawing I have ever seen! Flawless! 

[paulinastasiak]

It is so beautiful. I am crying, seriously.

[BigDaddyZakk]

300 hours well spent my friend.
You are a very, very gifted individual.

[shivavemula]

Oh mY God ! unbelievable art piece you have done! no words to say

[vanityfair]

I can’t believe what my eyes are seeing. Perfection! Bravo!

[mhendon]

Your work is absolutely amazing and so is your patients. 300 hours on one portrait, I lose interest on anything I draw in about an hour or two tops. I guess that's what it takes to be a master. Great work!

[oliverborg]

Perfectly drawn...simply amazing...bravo

[HellopeopleYSS]

It will take me more than a billion years to draw this... Well done

[Davy.J.Y]

This is the ultimate in master drawing skills !

[dsbiddle]

wow, that is absolutely incredible! The subject has so much character!

[yyyy]

Seriously amazing, the amount of detail present is photo realistic.

[soulfullart]

How is this even possible.... Amazing work