They aren't real.
Software makes them appear and feel real but they are imaginary.
Nothing is real.
You're in imagination right now.
This was made in VR and contains AR.
This artwork was created in virtual reality using BrushworkVR. The image also triggers an augmented reality experience viewable with the free Artivive app. The AR experience shows the process of the painting being created from the perspective of the VR headset.