Captivating Paintings of Precious Gems

If someone was to take macro photographs of precious stones, we imagine it would look a lot like what Carly Waito creates. The Toronto-based artist captures every little natural nuance of her geological subjects from the tiny bubbles trapped inside to the minute inclusions of each unique crystal. The hyper-realistic oil paintings of the minerals for the series Microgeographica are captivatingly vivid and reveals the hidden brilliance in the small wonders of nature.

For another article on hyper realistic paintings of natural wonders, try These Are Not Photographs.