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trompe l'oeil
3D murals
on the sides of buildings
Treasure trove: An Egyptian style mural adorns a wall in Los Gatos, California. Pugh paints people into the mural to heighten the 3D effect
Los Gatos, California
Greek tragedy: But the Doric-style columns apparently exposed in this university hall are nothing but paint
The paintings, which have fooled many, were created by John Pugh, who specialises in trompe l'oeil - or 'trick of the eye' - art.
Wonder wave: John Pugh's Mana Nalu mural in Honolulu. Fire crews rushed to save the children from the mighty wave - before realising it was an optical illusion
Wonder wave: John Pugh's Mana Nalu mural in Honolulu
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A mural entitled Art Imitating Life Imitating Art Imitating Life, at the Cafe Trompe L'oeil, in San Jose, California
Twentynine Palms, California
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Santa Cruz, California, entitled Bay in a Bottle
Take a pew: This looks like a nice spot to rest your weary feet on a sidewalk in Sarasota County Health Center, Florida
Sarasota County Health Center, Florida
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Artist's impression: John Pugh hard at work. He is currently working on murals for a police station in California and a recreation centre in Calgary, Canada