Paul Cadden – Hyperrealistic art
Drawings from pencil, by Paul Cadden
These pictures may look like photographs but despite looking like they have been captured on a camera, these are actually hand-drawn images created by hyperrealist artist Paul Cadden.The 47-year-old, from Scotland, is able to recreate photos in amazing detail, often just using only a pencil.
From the wrinkles on a woman’s face, a puff of smoke from a cigarette or dripping water – Cadden’s drawings look unbelievably realistic.
Hyperrealism was born from the idea of photorealism, which are paintings based on photographs but created in a non-photographic medium.
Taking an average of between three and six weeks to produce, Cadden creates about seven pieces each year – which usually come in A1 or A0 sizes – and sell at galleries for up to £5,000 each.
Some of Cadden’s work is being exhibited at the Plus One Gallery, which specialises in hyperrealism art. For more information, please visit: www.plusonegallery.com
