It's hard to believe these images are painted and not real objects

Australian artist Michael Zavros is proof that practice makes perfect.

Zavros has been painting for decades and graduated from Queensland College of Art with a Bachelor of Visual Arts in 1996. Now, Zavros practices photography, drawing, and sculpture, but his paintings are still some of his most impressive works. They blur the line between art and reality.

He uses oil-based paints for his paintings and tends to work on either canvas or board. He spends hours every day in his studio at home. A steady hand and hours of patience are essential.

Check out some of Zavros' works below and to see more, follow him on Instagram. For enquiries, you can contact him through his gallery, Starkwhite.