French Artist Kyès’ transformed Modern Celebrities to Classical Portraits

The difference between traditional oil painting and digital painting seems obvious. But the gap is becoming convergent with evolving of software and craftsmanship of the talented artist. One of the anonymous French creators Kyès on Instagram went viral for a series of digital paintings depicting celebrities of nowadays in traditional style. The exquisite pieces give a completely tactile experience.

Catherine Fabienne – French actress

Without the concern on painting materials, Kyès focused on transforming faces of modern figures to their unique character in the era of 17th or 18th centuries. The outcome is beyond success since the artworks evoke memories of reviving fashion of the era. The ladies are described as wearing Carriage costume decorated with fashionable elements or head dresses with subtle details and classic colors. The men’s ensembles are completed with military outfit and shirts with ruffled or pleated fronts.

Kyès is productive in creating the Neoclassic pieces. There are growing number of celebrities added in the list. Check out the examples we collected for you and tell us your favorite pieces.

Miley Cyrus – American singer songwriter and actress

Millie Bobby Brown – British actress

Norah Jones – American singer songwriter and pianist

Pharrell Williams – American singer

Rihanna – Barbadian singer

Rosalía – Spanish singer

Scarlett Johansson – American actress

The Weeknd – Canadian singer

Úrsula Corberó – Spanish actress

Vanessa Paradis – French singer model and actress

Anya Taylor Joy – American actress

Beyoncé – American singer songwriter and dancer

Cardi B American – rapper and songwriter

Christopher Walken – American actor

Hafsia Herzi – French actress and film director

Jamel Debbouze – French Moroccan actor comedian screenwriter film producer and director

Lana Del Rey – American singer songwriter

Lil Wayne – American rapper singer

Lizzo – American singer

Marion Cotillard – French actress film producer singer

Megan Thee Stallion – American rapper

Mick Jagger – English singer and songwriter

Mike Tyson – American former professional boxer