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Hey, wanna see some drawings that will make you do a double take? These sketches by Jono Dry from South Africa are so detailed you might think they're photos. But then, wait - why's that body morphing into a tree? Let’s dive in!
Jono, who’s self-taught and based in Cape Town, spends weeks turning pencil marks into surreal scenes. Think people tangled with nature, carrying impossible stuff, and feeling all sorts of deep emotions.
We picked some of his coolest pieces below. Check them out and try not to stare for too long (or go ahead and stare a lot - these works keep giving the more you look!).
If one sticks in your mind, tell us which one!
Image credit: Jono Dry
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Jono’s got the patience of a saint. Some drawings take weeks or even months! He nails textures - skin, fabric, water - making each drawing feel almost touchable. His pictures mix reality with feelings like anxiety and hope, all mashed together in weird, beautiful ways.
His art starts way before pencil hits paper. Jono uses models, props, and photos to cook up his ideas, then slowly turns those scenes into pencil magic that’s both real and totally symbolic.
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