Can you believe that these images are pencil drawings?
However, each picture has the artist’s name legibly etched into it, all in pencil!
Fortson, who sometimes refers to himself as Dr. Pencil, is a self-taught illustrator based in Illinois.
With an extensive background in real estate, the incredibly gifted artist had treated drawing like a hobby.
Each piece takes several hours to create, and some take up to 17 hours!
In the end, it’s all worth it, considering the photorealistic results.
Fortson’s flawless creations retain the most recognizable features of a celebrity to the most minute detail.
He captures the sparkle in Bradley Cooper’s eyes and every crease in Clint Eastwood’s iconic face.
