30 Surreal Face Art For Your Inspiration
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Our face! It’s a canvas of emotions, conveying happiness, sadness, excitement, and anger. Many idolize faces like those of Brad Pitt, Megan Fox, or Gerald Butler, famed for portraying King Leonidas in the movie “300”.
But what if a face defied conventional standards? Imagine an eye with a valve, a mouth resembling a drawer, or a face that flips like a page. These might sound eerie, but let’s dive into this showcase to challenge our perception of beauty.
This collection doesn’t boast traditionally handsome or beautiful faces. Instead, it showcases intriguing artworks, bearing the touch of artists who dared to think beyond the ordinary. Get ready to redefine beauty!
AB: The Wolf Fusion
Pareeerica masterfully merges human faces with unexpected elements. Here, Alec Baldwin‘s face seamlessly melds with that of a wolf.
Anonymous: A Masked Mystery
This artwork brilliantly blends a mask with a face, aptly named “Anonymous”. It plays upon the notion of anonymity, intricately woven into the piece.
Assembler: Piecing Together the Face
Ever pondered the components of a face? This artwork might not answer that, but it surely is a creation of a visionary artist.
Beaux Arts Magazine: A Unique Closeup
An imaginative concept realized through exceptional Photoshop skills. It truly stands out!
Broken Heart: A Chilling Art
A powerful visual that evokes strong emotions. The manipulation is both chilling and brilliantly crafted.
Chest Of Drawers: Redefining Beauty
An unconventional take on facial beauty, this piece is exquisitely designed and executed.
C O R E: A Deeper Insight
A depiction of internal exploration and self-discovery.
Cover My Face: A Study in Perspective
An innovative concept that plays with positioning, executed with impressive finesse.
Misplaced Ears: A Lady’s Portrait
While there are many takes on this concept, Giuseppe Mastromatteo’s approach, blending elegance with artistry, is notably captivating.
Cracking Up: Textured Realism
A striking depiction of a face cracking, with flawlessly integrated texture effects.
CUT: The Self Unknown
An introspective piece that delves into personal identity and self-awareness.
Face Manipulation: Humor and Horror
A playfully eerie creation, startling yet amusing at the same time.
Freddy: Ripped Intensity
A fusion of intense gaze and textured layers, creating an imposing portrayal.
Ghost Of Egypt: Mesmeric Gaze
A masterful representation of the Eye of Horus, rendered with mystique.
Half Life: Game Icon Reimagined
A delightful homage to the Half Life game, infusing serious craftsmanship with whimsy.
Paree & Nefertiti Fusion
This piece showcases a flawless blend, capturing the essence of both subjects.
Facial Slice
An innovative concept; the sliced view stands out, making it a captivating artwork.
Artistic Refraction
A visually appealing Photoshop masterpiece, capturing the aesthetics in every detail.
Edge Lighting Test
An experimental shot using newly constructed ‘strip lights’. The rim lighting technique effectively outlines the face and shoulders.
Intense Emotion
An exemplary display of manipulation and processing. Interestingly, there’s a 2-part tutorial on creating similar art.
Fragmented Visage
A striking effect that radiates creativity and glamour. A similar artistic approach can be found on a deviantArt page.
Machine’s Future
Could this be a glimpse into the future integration of man and machine? A thought-provoking piece.
Tear Off Face
Inspired by the Broken Heart concept, this artwork adopts the distinctive style of Giuseppe Mastromatteo.
Unspeaking Series
A delightful and inventive series by adnrey. Highly recommended!
Unverbal Expression
An amusing concept, unless imagined in reality. Truly a remarkable idea.
Innocent Gaze
A portrait that appears innocent but has underlying mysterious elements. A captivating artwork.
Vector Composite Technique
A distinct effect achievable with basic techniques like clipping masks and displacement maps. Dive into this tutorial for insights.
Interpretation of “Handsome”
This artwork was inspired by the word “handsome”. Viewers have had various impressions, from seeing “something reaching out” to “teeth”, “shouting”, and “pain”. What’s your interpretation?
Final Thoughts
Reviewing these artworks has been an enjoyable experience. It’s intriguing how disparate elements can be combined to create faces that are inspiring and beautiful. Such is the essence of art: crafting beauty from the unexpected.