And You Thought Hand Modeling Was Ridiculous…

Well no, he’s not the model behind the hand but he’s certainly behind the artistic touch (pun intended) . Italian artist Guido Daniel, born in Soverato and now working in Milan, is a hyper realistic illustrator whose work you’re probably familiar with from billboards and various ads. He’s certainly found his niche, even with body painting being extremely regulated in many parts of the world, Guido has been able to establish a career with global brands as well as branching to fashion events and exhibits. Trompe L’Oeil techniques are nothing new, but his work has had both private and public patronage for buildings and other similar artwork.

In 2007, Animal Planet awarded Guido the Animal Planet Hero of the Year Award. You can check him out on his website, as always here are some picks:





**photos via yoke.cc