Walls You Can Feel (9 Photos)
Content warning: From the warmth of a fisherman’s quiet moment with his dog to the haunting scene of a seal trapped in plastic, these murals go far beyond decoration. Each wall holds emotion and precision. In this collection: a lifelike deer blending into a building in Ja
From the warmth of a fisherman’s quiet moment with his dog to the haunting scene of a seal trapped in plastic, these murals go far beyond decoration. Each wall holds emotion and precision. In this collection: a lifelike deer blending into a building in Japan, a clever balcony illusion, a nostalgic train station in France, and more striking murals from around the world.
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1. Shika — Jack Lack in Osaka, Japan
A striking mural of a deer painted on a residential building in Osaka. The gentle lighting and soft edges create a near-photographic quality, enhanced by the clever use of the windows as part of the composition. More!: 6 Unbelievable Animal-Inspired Murals by Jack Lack
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2. 3D Balcony — Kartitect in Sochi, Russia
A 3D mural that transforms a flat wall into what appears to be curved, layered balconies decorated with blue floral patterns. The top photo shows the completed illusion; the bottom shows the original plain wall.
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3. Train Station — NESSE in Le Crey-Susville, France
Painted on a small building, this mural depicts an old train arriving at the Peychagnard-Crey station. The sepia-toned scene is detailed with figures in period clothing, creating a vintage feel.
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4. The Fisherman — Louis Duport in Boissy-Saint-Léger, France
A minimalist yet emotional mural showing a man sitting on a chair fishing from a high-rise wall, with a small dog beside him. Their long shadows fall over the building’s windows, enhancing the illusion.
5. Playful Moment — CHEONE in Italy
A mural of a boy interacting with a real object—a striped bollard—making it appear as though he’s holding it. The blend between the painted and physical elements creates a convincing illusion. More!: 23 Amazing 3D Murals by CHEONE!
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6. More powerful than… — IGANA in London, UK
A bold mural of a masked figure firing a pencil like a rocket launcher, combining graffiti energy with anti-war symbolism. The sketchy lines and dynamic pose heighten the sense of urgency.
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7. Tower of Life — Klaus Klinger in Düsseldorf, Germany
A surreal mural packed with whimsical characters, crooked houses, and social scenes stacked into a chaotic vertical neighborhood. Every window and corner tells a different story.
8. Say No to Plastic — SMUG in Margate, UK
An emotional scene showing a seal caught in plastic netting being gently freed by human hands. The intense realism of the seal’s expression and the dramatic composition drive home the message. More!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
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9. Fox Mural — TUZQ in Belgium
A close-up mural of a fox’s face stretching across a large brick wall. The detailed fur and piercing eyes give the animal a strong presence while interacting with viewers passing below. See all of the mural here!: Fox by TUZQ in Testelt, Belgium (5 photos)
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11 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
Some artworks don’t just sit in nature—they become part of it. Around the world, artists are crafting sculptures and murals that seamlessly merge with their surroundings, using trees, vines, and landscapes as living elements of their work. These 11 pieces don’t fight against nature; they grow with it.
From giant figures emerging from forests to street art that transforms urban greenery into playful illusions, these eight stunning creations prove that art and nature can exist in perfect harmony.More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
1. “Sleeping Child” by El Decertor (Imbabura, Ecuador)
A mural by El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador, depicting a young child sleeping against a concrete wall, with creeping ivy blending into the painting as a natural blanket.
2. “UMI” by Daniel Popper (Illinois, USA)
“UMI” by Daniel Popper at the outdoor tree museum The Morton Arboretum in Illinois, USA—an intricate wooden sculpture of a woman with tree roots weaving through her body, set in a green landscape.About and more photos: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
3. Street Art by David Zinn (Ann Arbor, USA)
A street art piece by David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA, featuring a small green character with a real grass mustache blending into the pavement.More!: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
4. Flower Street Art by Fabio Gomes Trindade (Goiás, Brazil)
A mural by Fabio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brazil, featuring a girl’s face with a real tree forming her vibrant pink afro hairstyle.More by Fabio Gomes: How Fábio Gomes Turns Trees into Hair: Stunning Murals in Trindade
5. Sidewalk Flower Experiment
A beautiful example of accidental nature-inspired art—kindergarten children dropped seeds into sidewalk cracks, leading to a spontaneous floral pathway.More photos and about: Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen
6. “Nature Rings” by Spencer Byles (Deep Forest, France)
A series of woven circular sculptures by Spencer Byles made from natural branches, blending seamlessly with the surrounding forest.
7. Willow Archer by Anna & The Willow (UK)
A woven willow sculpture of a female archer by Anna & The Willow, set against a wooded path.
8. Wire Mermaid by Martin Debenham (UK)
A wire sculpture by Martin Debenham of a mermaid sitting on a rock, with the intricate metalwork mimicking flowing water.
9. Snake in the Green — Hyères, France
A plain gray cinderblock wall in a hidden grove was completely transformed into a lifelike snake by street artist Rest4. The viper, rendered in vibrant greens, blues, and yellows, emerges from the shadows of the forest floor. The before-and-after framing reveals the power of imagination to awaken forgotten spaces.
10. Fluentem Colos — Little Milford, Wales
Land artist Jon Foreman created this delicate, wave-like gradient in a woodland clearing using carefully arranged leaves. Starting in green and fading to deep orange, the sculpture blends with the forest floor in color, shape, and motion—appearing to ripple like wind through grass. More by Jon Foreman: 9 Leaf Sculptures That Stir the Soul in the Forest (Art by Jon Foreman)
11. Florinda Camila — “WA” Marko Franco Domenak in Lima, Peru
This creative mural cleverly incorporates a real bougainvillea bush as the hair of a painted woman. A monarch butterfly completes the peaceful scene, adding movement to this blend of paint and nature.🔗 Follow WA on Instagram
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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