Challenge of reality. Secrets of creating accurate graphic works from a modern master of hyperrealism

“As if the present! Like in life! - Such estimates, as a rule, are the most desirable for artists or sculptors, whose work reflect reality, representing objects that are familiar to us. Such a genius who dared to challenge reality is the artist Mark Krilli, the author of many successful art projects. People who had to observe the artist’s work call him virtuoso and “scanner” - he draws so accurate copies from nature, as if engaged in cloning on paper.
“My attempt to create an image of an object is no less reliable than the subject itself in the frame during the drawing process was really something new. Deliberately leaving the object before my eyes, I seemed to challenge reality and checked my ability to accurately reproduce what I see. I did not leave the feeling that this story is fraught with incomparably greater potential than just the entertainment of the audience. This is an opportunity to open the veil of secrets and allow people to see how the drawings are created, from beginning to end. I am ready to argue that you had to exclaim admiringly, looking at some realistic picture: "How did he draw it?!" I think you have every right to find out the answer. I see no reason why the process of creating a picture should be secret. And I would like this process to be mastered, so I decided to write this book. Can I promise that from a novice, albeit an ambitious, but not too patient artist, will you turn into a world -class masters by magic? No. But if you show patience and accuracy, drawing exactly what you see, you have every chance of mastering the art of calling reality. ” (Mark Krilli)