Budapest-based artist Cerkahegyzo manages to produce
all these unreal artworks out of a single pencil. Some of his works may
give the impression that he somehow fuses together the elements of
multiple pencils to achieve the desired effect, but it’s only an optical
illusion. He uses razor blades and needles to painstakingly carve away
at the lead base and wooden casing, as well as sandpaper, files, and
polishing stones to shape his intricate designs. Taking inspiration from
established miniature sculptors like Dalton Ghetti, Misuta Tasogare and
Kato Jado, the Humgarian master creates all sorts of incredible
patterns that leave the viewer wondering “how did he do it?”
A tool-maker by trade, Cerkahegyzo creates his
intricate pencil sculptures as a hobby, in his free time. He says
carving away at the tiny writing utensils is a form of relaxation after
everyday work hours, a way to clear his mind. And I bet the degree of
concentration required to make something so complex leaves him unable to
think about anything else while he works. On his DeviantArt page, the
artist says he became intrigued with pencil sculpting after seeing
Dalton Ghetti’s artworks. In the beginning, he tried imitating some of
his pieces, but as his skills improved, he began implementing his own
original designs.
His pencil tip miniatures are nothing short of impressive, but it’s his pencil chain series that I find the most interesting.
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