25 astonishingly realistic pencil drawings that will blow your mind

Hyper realistic pencil drawings of a nut and bolt and a spoon and fork
(Image credit: Kohei Ohmori)

The most realistic pencil drawings, or hyperrealistic pencil drawings, can sometimes be hard to believe. But a skillful use of shading and the representation of extremely fine details in pencil really can look like a photograph.

Hyperrealistic pencil drawings are often realised in black and white. And while some resemble photos, others have a surreal or atmospheric quality that's quite unique. We've picked out some of the most notable examples from around the world, from celebrity portraits to animals, natural scenes, everyday objects and famous landmarks.

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Joe Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.