Alexandre Farto aka Vhils is a new age street artist from Portugal who scraps the surface of buildings to create one-of-a-kind portraits using variety of power tools and different kinds of paints. 

Not only can you unexpectedly find his work on the streets but also find it exhibited in art galleries. Below are some of the many examples of various masterpieces created by Alexandre: 

Check out these videos to see how he painstakingly creates his awe-inspiring portraits:

To see more fascinating artwork by Vhils, visit his website AlexandreFarto.com.

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