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“Usually, the most difficult thing to do is photo-real stuff. Something that has to actually look like the real world, because it's just so difficult to do that. We're just so used to looking at the real world, our brains instantly see when something is not quite right.”

Quote by Dave McKean

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Dave McKean, born on December 29, 1963, is a renowned British illustrator. His works are known for their unique style and profound imagination, encompassing book illustrations, movie posters, and personal art creations in various fields. more

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