Vector and Vexel Art are two techniques of creating highly realistic images using Photoshop or Illustrator. As the name suggests, Vector Art is built entirely of vector graphics whereas Vexel art is pixel based, but the process is very similar in that layers and layers are drawn to form the overall portrait. The more layers, the smoother and more realistic the final piece. This post showcases 35 outstanding examples of beautiful vector/vexel art portraits by a group of talented artists.

Avril Lavigne by Vexels.net

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Michelle Trachtenberg by Vexels.net

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Tyra by Maksalicious

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Digital Portrait by Kristy Anne Ligones

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Arisu by Meredith

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Deep Inside by Rizaldy Catapang

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Princess by Rizaldy Catapang

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Hello, Hello by 0stargazer0

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Mystery by 0stargazer0

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Staring at the Sun by Paulinetje25

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Eternal Flame by Kaarolcia

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Once in a While by Chealse Vo

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HJ by ZELenoglazka

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Thawana Broska by Anderson Mathias

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Boys of Summer by ChewedKandi

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Just another by Uniquedee

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Dove by Chealse Vo

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Shades of Gray by Ariel Fleurimond

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Katie Melua by Frans Sleegers

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Lady Gaga by Fabulosity

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Natalie Portman by Marvin Hui

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Keira Knightley by Kimberley Brooks

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The Principles of Lust by Neti20

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Alicia Keys by Ariel Fleurimond

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Scarlett Johansson by Marvin Hui

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Kelly Carlson Vexel by David Nanchin

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Kate Beckinsale by David Nanchin

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Hilary Duff by Chealse Vo

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Nicole by David Nanchin

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Kristen Kreuk by Uniquedee

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The Truth by Uniquedee

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Ashley Greene Vexel by Lintu79

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Never Looked So Beautiful by Zinzi Graham

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Vexel Art by Hugo Hernandez

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  1. All examples are so realistic! Some of these examples even seem real, is amazing quality that have been made. I wonder how long it takes to make such artwork?

  2. Μεγάλη Vector Εργασία & Vexel Πορτρέτα Τέχνης. Πραγματικά ενδιαφέροντα γεγονότα και Δημιουργικής Φωτογραφίας πορτρέτο …

  3. Although these vector drawings are extremely lifelike and show an extremely high level of technical expertise, I’m not sure that they actually involve that much creativity. Which is quite rare for a Spoon Graphics showcase.

  4. Very cool. However, i do agree with most ppl here: some of these could be taken much further than just a vector representation of a photo.

  5. Your work is really joy for my heart. Some of the portraits really look like photos. I can not believe that you can make portraits of my photos too.

  6. I’m more familiar with bitmap work than vector art. These examples are quite interesting and inspiring. I’m only now getting into web design at a level that I guess one would describe as “beyond basic.” Recently I’ve worked on an escort design site for escort web design.

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