New-York based painter Colette Calascione likes to toy with her audience. When you initially view her work, you think you are looking at classic portraits of Victorian men and women. Then you look a little closer and discover a quirky twist, like a cheeky tattoo, a concealed handgun or a partially exposed breast.
If you're partial to a little surrealism, then you should thoroughly enjoy Calascione's paintings.
Take a look in the collection of images above, or head to
her website for more.