Thomas Robson's Defacement exhibit gives classical art pieces a modern flare.

Emily by Emily Burns. Oil painting.

Under the Unminding Sky series Oil on linen, Gregory Thielker

Photorealism of the Day is a feature series showcasing notable paintings and illustrations that appear to be photographic.

PB&J 1/2 (2012), an oil painting by Mary Ellen Johnson

Photorealism of the Day is a feature series showcasing notable paintings and illustrations that appear to be photographic.

Visitors by Joe Baran.

Photorealism of the Day is a feature series showcasing notable paintings and illustrations that appear to be photographic.

Ever since the botched restoration fiasco in Spain, the internet has been having a blast.

Now we have a real-life facsimile, thanks to some clever makeup application.

[reddit]

Just as the news that George Zimmerman has been granted bail has hit, artist Michael D'Antuono's painting reflecting the killing is circulating online. Entitled A Tale of Two Hoodies, the picture not so subtilely hints at the fundamental issue of Trayvon Martin's death.

[machinefactory]