This Artist Creates Amazing 3D Trunk Art Without Harming the Trees

Artist Howard Lee creates mind-blowing tree illusions that are leaving the Internet amazed. And with a good reason.

He starts by wrapping plastic around the tree trunk.

Then the magic starts…

A bird is starting to take shape…

And there you go…

Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, Howard Lee is a versatile artist known for his multidisciplinary approach. His hyperrealist drawing videos are characterized by illusions, trickery, and playful deception. Howard masterfully combines various mediums, ranging from Copic Marker to Prismacolor Pencil and artist’s acrylic paint, to present a captivating reimagining of reality. Through his art, he challenges viewers to question the authenticity of the online realm.

Since posting his first drawing video in January 2015, Howard has garnered an immense global following, accumulating countless millions of views. Check out this amazing 3D hand in a tree, for example:

Lee’s online video portfolio is constantly expanding as he delves into new realms of illusion, animation, and collaboration. Anticipate encountering fresh perspectives on tradition and an even more distinctive fusion of drawing, painting, and reality – such as this recent upload of a stunning 3D woodpecker.