Nikolay Yarakhtin is a Russian street artist from Saint Petersburg who has been creating realistic portraits for the last 28 years. Using only a pencil as his medium, Nikolay is able to complete a single portrait in less than one hour.
Nikolay discovered his gift for art at the age of six, and he has been honing his skills ever since. His portraits are incredibly realistic and capture the essence of his subjects in a way that is truly unique.
If you want to see more of Nikolay’s work, be sure to follow him on Instagram. His account is full of beautiful portraits that showcase his incredible talent and his love for art. Scroll down to see some of Nikolay’s incredible portraits, and be prepared to be amazed by his skill.
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