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Use Arrow Keys ← → for Next/Previous Page Next » Shop Gifts Tech Videos Style Living Luxury Funny Rides Art/Design Games Music Leisure Popular Seen Something Awesome? Suggest a Link | Visit Our Other Sites: Technabob | 95Octane The Awesomer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more . Bags Books Concepts DIY Drinks Food Furniture Gadgets Movies Short Films Shoes Sports Tools Toys Watches Painting a Girlfriend Link Comment Artist ZXY698 is an expert at painting wall murals. In fact, he’s so good at it that he painted a 3-dimensional facsimile of his girlfriend sitting on a park bench so he can visit with her even when she’s not around. Hopefully, she won’t fade away any time soon. Share Check It Out Feast by Firelight Buy Comment Just because you’re away from your kitchen doesn’t mean you can’t serve up an amazing meal for your friends and family. 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