Abandoned buildings find new life throughScafs hyperrealistic murals.

Once he gets to work, however, the walls quickly change into portals for lifesize characters to appear.

French artist Scaf creates mind-boggling 3D murals.

3D Mural by SCAF

He adds these massive paintings to abandoned locations like factories and houses.

Although the subjects look almost sculptural, they are actually two-dimensional.

Scaf often poses alongside his finished pieces to show off the illusory effects.

3D Mural by SCAF

3D Mural by SCAF

3D Mural by SCAF

3D Mural by SCAF

3D Mural by SCAF

3D Mural by SCAF

3D Mural by SCAF

3D Mural by SCAF

3D Mural by SCAF