Dalton Ghetti creates miniature works of art resting solely on the tips of lead pencils. What is even more impressive is the fact that he doesn't rely on the use of a microscope or magnifying lens to sculpt out his phenomenal creations. This is one exhibit you must literally see to believe! You can see more of Dalton's miniature masterpieces on his website here. |
A Lead Pencil Tribute to "The King" |
source |
A Heart Shaped Locket Dangles Inside the Pencil |
"The Tools of the Trade" |
Dalton's "tools of the trade" include; a razor blade, a sculpting knife, a sewing needle, and a few No. 2 pencils. |
A Few Marvelous Miniature Creations |
Dalton carves a wide variety of designs, which range from a horse figurine to a perfectly shaped hammer. |
The Talented Artist Takes a Moment to Appreciate his Work |
The Brazilian-born artist currently resides in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and is a carpenter by trade. He began his artistic hobby over 25 years ago as a form of meditation. |
The Beginning of a New Design |
|
The Entire Alphabet from A to Z |
Patience is a most important virtue in this line of work, since the vast majority of the carvings take several months to complete. The alphabet carving seen here took almost 2 years and a half to finish! |
Chain Links on a Pencip Tip |
Cheers |
A Microscopic Sewing Button |
"The Cemetery Collection" |
Over a hundred sculptures have broken off while Dalton was working. He displays the discarded pieces, which he refers to as "The Cemetery Collection", on a Styrofoam bed as a reminder of past mistakes. |
Would You Care to Have a Seat? |
Patience is the Key to Finishing Each Unique Design |
A Miniature Mailbox |
You Might Need a Magnifying Lens to Spot the Cross Here |
Another Unique Creation |
Does Anybody Have a Screwdriver? |
Dalton Spends A Long Time Carving Specific Details Out |
Pencil Nunchuks That Would Make Bruce Lee Proud |
A Pair of Chained Hearts |
He has made over 100 carvings, including a very touching 9-11 memorial tribute titled 3,000 Tears, which you can see here. |
If The Shoe Fits... |
source |
H/T: twistedsifter.com & solentnews.biz |
Bryan Berg: Taking the Sculpting World By Storm With Cards
Bryan Berg is an artist that has been passionately developing and building massive houses and structures made only from cards
Take a Look at These Adorable Tiny Paper Houseplants
Take a look at these lovely photographs of some truly adorable miniature potted plants made from paper.
Take a Peek Into the Mini World of These Tiny People
Artist Chris Willemsen creates cute miniature figures playfully going about their everyday lives.
These Vases Are Made of Real Flowers!
We’ve all seen too many vases filled with flowers to count, but have you ever met a vase that doubles as a bouquet?
Old Cutlery Turned Into Beautiful Animal Art
Matt Wilson breathes new life into old cutlery by reimagining and molding them as live beings.
These Picturesque Impressionist Paintings Fit in a Pocket!
This artist creates unbelievably lifelike oil paintings of the American outdoors that could fit in your pocket!
These Needle-Felted Cats Are Adorably Realistic
Japanese artist Mayumi Yamamoto makes incredibly lifelike cat portraits.
This Famous Song Sounds Even Better in Acapella!
In this video the popular acapella group Pentatonix give an outstanding performance of John Lennon's famous song "Imagine".
Stephanie Rew Creates Lustrous Portraits Dipped in Gold
Admire 13 of Stephanie Rew’s fantastic gold leaf portraits.
This is the Most Amazing Wood Carving You'll Ever See
It took this artist 4 years to create this incredible piece of wood art. It was well worth his time, the work was awarded the world record on Guinness World Records.
This Scottish-Themed Dance on Ice Will Blow You Away!
If you are a fan of dancing on ice, then we have got one heck of a treat in store for you!
More Harm Than Good: The Worst Art Restoration Attempts
This video is about to show you the very amusing (to us) and worst art restoration attempts in history.
Could You Believe This Art Was Made Out of a Bar of Soap?
Barresi discovered all that he could do with a simple bar of soap.
I Can’t Help Falling in Love with Bocelli’s Elvis Tribute
Watch as the spectacular Andrea Bocelli gives his rendition of an old Elvis classic. His performance made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
8 Historical Biographies that Come Extremely Recommended
Exploring 8 fantastic historical biographies and offering an alternative read for each subject.
These Artists Are Taking Glass-Making to a Whole New Level
These seven artists are all looking to take the art of glass-making to a whole new level.
When Done Right, Shadow Dancing is Incredible to Watch!
This amazing act brings shadows to life in incredible detail and beauty.
I Bet You've Never Seen This Kind of Art Before...
Utilizing the best way of recycling, this artist creates beautiful images.
Unleash Your Inner Creativity with These Decoupage Ideas
Breathe new life into your old odds and ends! These 16 brilliant decoupage tutorials will get you in a creative mood in no time at all!
The Secret Stories of 10 Art Masterpieces
From the Mona Lisa to The Scream, every piece of Art has a story, a vibrant and colorful history, and a far deeper meaning behind it. We bring you ten of our favorite stories behind these amazing works of Art!
These Realistic Paintings Open Up a World of Beauty
American artist Harry McCormick captures the beauty of interior scenes with his striking realist paintings.
Collection: The Most Remarkable Cakes in the World
12 posts filled with gorgeous photos of the most remarkable cakes.
What This Man Does With Bubbles Will Astound You
I've never seen anyone blow bubbles like that. This performer is a bubble magician!
Ever Wondered What a REAL Tango Looks Like? So Beautiful!
The dance of Tango is one full of beauty and passion.
These Stunning Photos Look More Dramatic Than Baroque Art
Check out these stunning underwater photos by Christy Lee Rogers.
Watch 32,000 Dominoes Fall in Perfect Synchronisation
We present to you 4 minutes of uninterrupted and absolutely incredible domino action, chock full of bright colors and great pictures.
Front Pictures' VR Performance Will Make Your Jaw Drop
Front Pictures is an act like no other. The duo appeared on America's Got Talent with a virtual reality performance unlike anything else. Take a look.
This Is How 11 Ancient Roman Ruins Looked Like In the Past
Very little of ancient Rome remained to this day, but here is a wonderful reconstruction of some of the most famous sighs.
One Child, One Adult, and a Creative Performance to Watch
What a display of life this dancing duo perform! Has a dance ever moved you as much as this one will?
WATCH: Hungarian Symphony Orchestra Interprets Brahms
The Romantic composer, Johannes Brahms, completed a series of compositions called the Hungarian Dances. Enjoy Hungarian Dance no. 5 in this video.
A Gorgeous Rendition of Nessun Dorma Awaits You...
Witness the intersection of raw talent and pure passion in this unforgettable concert recording of Nessun Dorma
Tiny Animal Paintings That'll Take Your Breath Away
Julia Las is a Ukrainian artist who specializes in making watercolor miniatures. As you're about to see, they're absolutely incredible!
Watch Carlos Kleiber's Stunning Interpretation of Beethoven
Carlos Kleiber was a legendary conductor who brought an extra level of pizzazz to his performances. Enjoy his interpretation of Beethoven in this video.
One Singer, Two Completely Different Voices!
Watch this incredible singer added a new stunt to the world of singing, and it's pretty incredible.
How Did He Do It? This Magician Leaves the Judges Baffled
Adam Wilber is bringing the fun back to magic, in this creative performance on Penn & Teller's: Fool Us.
André Rieu Welcomes Spring With Angelic Music!
A gorgeous musical performance by renowned Dutch musician Andre rieu.
Impressive! I Can't Believe What This Illusionist Does!
If you love a good magic trick! You'll love this!
Watch 20 of the Best Eurovision 2023 Performances!
Embark on this Eurovision journey and discover your new favorite songs and singers!
12 Short Poems By the Some of the Greatest Poets!
These 25 short profound poems are brought to you by famous poets from different eras and will bring peace to any turbulent day.
Mix Classical Music With Castanets, And You Get Magic!
It's impossible not to fall in love with this magical mix of different musical styles
10 Beautiful Poems by Some of the All-Time Greats
If you are a lover of poetry, then these are poems you should definitely read.
This 2-Year-Old Can Dance As Well As Elvis
He may be just 2-years-old, but this boy can dance like the King!
This John Lennon Song Reminds Me it's Good to Be Older
This beautiful presentation takes us through the annals of "Borrowed Time" - a great and meaningful song by John Lennon.
Fall in Love with these Enchanting Paintings..
Kal Gajoum specializes in oil painting and palette knife techniques. Here are his mesmerizing and magnificent paintings.
This Beautiful Little Story is a Visual Delight
In this gorgeous, award-winning little animated short, you'll find a mouse with a great ambition.
André Rieu's Gorgeous Rendition of "I Will Follow Him"
Andre Rieu takes this classic song and turns it into a performance with so much passion and talent that it seems almost new again. Extraordinary!