The difference between traditional oil painting and digital painting seems obvious. But the gap is becoming convergent with evolving of software and craftsmanship of the talented artist. One of the anonymous French creators Kyès on Instagram went viral for a series of digital paintings depicting celebrities of nowadays in traditional style. The exquisite pieces give a completely tactile experience.
Catherine Fabienne – French actress
Without the concern on painting materials, Kyès focused on transforming faces of modern figures to their unique character in the era of 17th or 18th centuries. The outcome is beyond success since the artworks evoke memories of reviving fashion of the era. The ladies are described as wearing Carriage costume decorated with fashionable elements or head dresses with subtle details and classic colors. The men’s ensembles are completed with military outfit and shirts with ruffled or pleated fronts.
Kyès is productive in creating the Neoclassic pieces. There are growing number of celebrities added in the list. Check out the examples we collected for you and tell us your favorite pieces.
Miley Cyrus – American singer songwriter and actress
Millie Bobby Brown – British actress
Norah Jones – American singer songwriter and pianist
Pharrell Williams – American singer
Rihanna – Barbadian singer
Rosalía – Spanish singer
Scarlett Johansson – American actress
The Weeknd – Canadian singer
Úrsula Corberó – Spanish actress
Vanessa Paradis – French singer model and actress
Anya Taylor Joy – American actress
Beyoncé – American singer songwriter and dancer
Cardi B American – rapper and songwriter
Christopher Walken – American actor
Hafsia Herzi – French actress and film director
Jamel Debbouze – French Moroccan actor comedian screenwriter film producer and director
Lana Del Rey – American singer songwriter
Lil Wayne – American rapper singer
Lizzo – American singer
Marion Cotillard – French actress film producer singer
Megan Thee Stallion – American rapper
Mick Jagger – English singer and songwriter
Mike Tyson – American former professional boxer
