Artist's incredible body painting transforms five people into a tropical frog

However it is actually an incredible illusion by body painter Johannes Stoetter, who creates fine art by turning people into nature's weirdest and most wonderful animals with a flick of a paintbrush.

The artist, a former body-painting world champion, takes his inspiration from the natural world and has gained a reputation for creating eye-bending masterpieces.

The 36-year-old artist used five people to recreate the lifelike tropical tree frog – which has quickly become one his most impressive creations.

The fine-art painter spends up to five months painstakingly planning and perfecting each one of his amazing creations.

Each work of art then takes up to eight hours to complete using special breathable paint.

The stunning creations, which include fruit made from painted heads, have earned Johannes the World Body Painting Champion title. 

(dailymail.co.uk)