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A French artist uses spray paint to create 3D murals that will make you do a double take

Monica HumphriesJul 11, 2020, 17:27 IST

Goerges Rousse is a graffiti artist based in France.

Rousse is known for his realistic work that plays with the mind.

Using perspective, he creates work that tricks the viewer into thinking his creations are real.

Rousse focuses on details, like shadows, to create these realistic images.

The 37-year-old told Insider that he started spray-painting buildings in 2002.

Since then, he's been transforming blank canvases into mind-boggling artwork.

"I have evolved a lot since I started," the artist told Insider.

He spray-painted characters for nearly seven years before he moved to 3D work.

Now, his focus is on lifelike artwork, like snakes, dinosaurs, and other creatures.

The lockdown hasn't stopped his work, he said. Rousse is still painting in abandoned buildings in his small town in France.

Rousse's subjects range from dinosaurs to ladybugs to portraits.

His work can be found across the world in places like Mexico, Croatia, Colombia, the US, and Italy.

Rousse's work can be spotted beyond abandoned buildings. The artist has painted everything from fences to bedroom walls to buses.

He said he starts by looking for a large blank canvas he can paint on.

Once a location is set, Rousse takes a picture of the space and creates a design on his tablet.

He told Insider that his work typically takes two to four days to paint.

Once completed, he'll dress up and pose for the final image. "It's part of me," he told Insider of his work.

Rousse likes to take his time with each piece. "I don't like to paint quickly," he said.

He said he's "not the biggest fan of my paintings," but if he had to pick a favorite, he'd choose his crocodile mural.

From a portrait of the Joker ...

... to an impressive ladybug ...

... Rousse's work will challenge your perspective and play with your mind.

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