Kohei Ohmori’s Hyperrealistic Pencil Art
Japanese artist Kohei Ohmori dedicates countless hours to creating hyper-realistic pencil drawings of everyday metallic objects. His works are characterized by high precision, intricate detail, and a masterful expression of texture, making them appear like high-resolution black-and-white photographs at first glance. Ohmori has captivated audiences on social media, where he shares both his finished pieces and the drawing process on various platforms, including his YouTube channel. Despite witnessing the entire process in his videos, it is still hard to believe that the resulting images are created using just a single pencil.
Kohei Ohmori, Faucet | all images courtesy of Kohei Ohmori
Kohei Ohmori has become well-known for his precise drawings of various metallic objects, ranging from glossy utensils and teapots to intricate G Shock and Seiko watches. Using graphite pencils, Ohmori meticulously captures these everyday items with surprising accuracy, often blurring the line between drawing and photography due to their detailed realism.
Ohmori’s popularity surged in 2017 with his depiction of an Asahi beer can, featuring flawless lettering and expertly crafted lighting and shading effects. Another notable project showcases a nut and bolt with incredible detail, including fine threading and imperfections. Ohmori’s dedication to perfection is evident, as he spent over 200 hours perfecting this piece, meticulously adjusting proportions and focusing on even the smallest details.
myrto katsikopoulou I designboom
jul 03, 2024
