
John Pugh paints trompe l'oeil murals on buildings, creating incredibly realistic scenes that delude the viewer into seeing a 3D scene
Picture: JOHN PUGH/BARCROFT
John's works can be seen all over the world from New Zealand to Hawaii and many of his works tell a story of the area they are positioned
Picture: JOHN PUGH/BARCROFT
His immense mural in Honolulu features Queen Lili'uokalani, the last monarch of the Hawaiian Islands, with Duke Kahanamoku - the ultimate father of surfing. A colossal wave appears to crash right onto the pavement. It took two months of studio work to plan and a further six months to execute with the help of 11 other artists