Randall Rosenthal

A stack of newspapers may not seem like much to look at, but this pile of paper takes on an entirely new light when you discover that they're actually a sculpture by artist Randall Rosenthal. Carving each of his works out of a single piece of wood, Rosenthal then paints them to create expertly rendered, highly realistic pieces that, at first glance, are indistinguishable from the genuine article.

Pretty incredible, right? You can see more of his work, including some process pictures, over on Rosenthal's website.

(Via Colossal)