No matter how professional we have become, we all had that childhood game (or dream) to have things we draw – be it a cute animal, a character, or a console we wish to have for Christmas – come to life. After all, that’s the time when we could exercise our imagination and express our expectations without any limitations. Some of us never let that phase pass, which is a good thing, because then the rest of us could watch these drawings come to life – with some help from graphic editors!

(Image Source: Macacolandia)

In this showcase, we are featuring 22 lively artworks that look like they belong to the physical world. Watch how creatures, tools and even the artist himself, make you question your ability to separate art from life. Enjoy them and draw inspiration from them to make your drawings alive afterward!

Meanwhile, check out our street art posts for more illusionary awesomeness!

• 3D Street Arts – Part I

• 3D Street Arts – Part II

• 3D Street Arts – Best of 2011

King Kong. Made by Macacolandia, watch King Kong’s face as we threaten it with… a fountain pen. (Image Source: Macacolandia)

Fierce Dog. You can’t stop staring at how cool and creative this drawing is. (Image Source: Macacolandia)

Chef. Draw, or the crazy chef will cut off your hand! (Image Source: Macacolandia)

Bike. Greatly inspired by the works of Macacolandia, Javaraj Paul has his own style when it comes to creating the artwork and illusion that both rock. (Image Source: Ads of the World)

Can. Do my eyes deceive me? I saw a 2D can in 3D! (Image Source: Ads of the World)

Sword. A sword-yielding warrior spells adventure no matter how you call it! (Image Source: Ads of the World)

Drawn That Way. “I’m not a bad guy, I’m just drawn that way.” (Image Source: DrumRoll Studios)

Don’t Get Drawn In. Now that’s a self-portrait. (Image Source: Josh Sommers)

Almost Drawn In. Art imitating life imitating art imitating life? (Image Source: Josh Sommers)

Drawn In Together. A new form of human reproduction! Genuine one by Josh Sommers. (Image Source: Josh Sommers)

Drawing Comes to Life. If you have a god, this is probably how you will look at him, with a dash of curiosity and bit of fear. (Image Source: D4Ybe)

Drawing Sam. He has some artwork done on his body and a body done on his artwork. (Image Source: Elliott.G.Montello)

Drawing Hands. The artwork is greatly inspired by the extremely famous idea from the master artist M.C. Escher. You can also view similar version here, and here. (Image Source: Josh Sommers)

Don’t Stop Me From Drawing. Told you to not draw the strong guy! Nice one, by the way. (Image Source: mezoomar)

Art Attack. It takes a bit more effort to get the idea, that’s why this piece, done by Fanboy30, is cool! (Image Source: Fanboy30)

Draw Your Dream Tonight. Incredible! And it’s not even photoshopped, salute to the deviant WhiteSpiritWolf. (Image Source: WhiteSpiritWolf)

Dancer Sketch. Art? Reality? You can’t really differentiate them even if you know how to. (Image Source: zepaulo)

Stargate Drawing Comes To Life. Besides the awesome composition, I must say the idea is really hilarious, don’t you think so? (Image Source: Scipio164)

That Would So Happen. It will be great if the cute characters you draw come to life, the world will be a lot cuter! (Image Source: winter-ghost)

Neville Longbottom. “Neville Longbottom as a paper child! Hang him from your wall to keep the snakes away!” (Image Source: rockyownsmyheart)

Colin Meloy. Hey, don’t look at me like that, you should not play while baby is crying. (Image Source: rockyownsmyheart)

John Dalton’s Gif. Who is the artist, and who belongs to reality? FredoART is the one who’s a professional at distorting reality. (Image Source: FredoART)

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