The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions

Author: Jonathan Stephen Harris
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 1633223558
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
From impossible shapes to three-dimensional sketches and trick art, you won't believe your eyes as you learn to draw optical illusions in graphite and colored pencil. Perfect for beginning artists, The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions begins with a basic introduction to optical illusions and how they work. Jonathan Stephen Harris then guides you step-by-step in creating mind-blowing pencil drawings, starting with basic optical illusions and progressing to more difficult two- and three-dimensional trick art. Perspective and dimension are difficult to capture for both beginning and established artists, but now you can hone those skills in the most unique way possible, while also exercising your mind with these brain-boosting, unbelievable tricks!

3d Drawing and Optical Illusions

Author: Sophia Williams
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 55

Book Description
You don't have to be a magician (David Copperfield, David Blaine, David ... you get the idea) to fool the eye into seeing something that isn't there. In fact, all you need to pull off a mind-bending, look-twice trick is a piece of paper, some colored pencils or markers and the fun op-art technique I'm about to teach you.

How to Draw Incredible Optical Illusions

Author: Gianni Sarcone
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1607349604
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
Gianni Sarcone offers an approachable how-to for graphic designers, teachers, and artists who want to explore illusions that are distorted in size or create the perception of movement. Amateur illusionists are invited to draw curves that diverge and converge, diamonds that vibrate and flicker, hypnotic spirals, ghosts, and ambiguous figures, and many other visual tricks.

Drawing Optical Illusions

Author: Gianni A. Sarcone
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781848378209
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This title is designed to inspire those artists interested in optical illusions and as an invaluable reference tool for people who wish to create them.

The Art of 3D Drawing

Author: Stefan Pabst
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633223450
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Artists won't believe their eyes as they learn to draw with photorealistic detail. The Art of 3D Drawing shows artists how to transform simple pencil sketches into jaw-dropping, photorealistic masterpieces. Through a variety of step-by-step exercises and demonstrations, pencil artists learn to take their drawing skills to a whole new level, beginning with a review of the basics, including perspective, shading, rendering textures, and building dimension. Practice lessons then demonstrate how to draw a range of subjects in realistic detail, from food and candy wrappers to animals and portraits. Finally, aspiring artists learn to use color media, including pencils and airbrushing, to add even greater dimension and realism to their artwork to complete their three-dimensional masterpieces.

The Complete Book of Drawing Optical Illusions, 3D Illustrations, and Spiral Art

Author: Jonathan Stephen Harris
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 0760378258
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Designed for artists of all skill levels, The Complete Book of Drawing Optical Illusions, 3D Illustrations, and Spiral Art will help you create mind-bending art with simple step-by-step instructions. Optical illusions, 3D trick illustrations, and spiral art may look difficult to create, but with just a little bit of guidance, they can be easily achieved. Artists Jonathan Stephen Harris and Stefan Pabst guide you step by step in creating mind-blowing pencil drawings, starting with basic illustrations and progressing to more challenging ones. From impossible shapes to three-dimensional sketches and trick art, you won’t believe your eyes as you learn to draw these impressive graphite and colored pencil illustrations. Learn to draw more than 50 stunning items, including: Floating Shapes & Impossible Shapes 5-Legged Elephant Transparent Cube Water Droplet 3D Hole 3D Chichen Itza pyramids 3D Tyrannosaurus rex 3D Leaning Tower of Pisa Spiral Rose Spiral Panda Spiral Diamond Ring Spiral Butterfly And much more! Certain techniques can be used to create these types of illustrations, and this comprehensive guide gives clear instructions for everything you need to know. The Complete Book of Drawing Optical Illusions, 3D Illustrations, and Spiral Art begins with information on tools and materials, perspective, and shading, and then jumps into the first simple step-by-step project. At the end of the book is an inspirational idea gallery for more mind-bending art you can create. As you work through the art projects in this book, you will hone your drawing skills in the most intriguing way possible, while also exercising your mind with these brain-boosting, unbelievable illustrations! Just like a magician, you’ll be able to wow your family and friends with your own stunning trick art!

How To Draw Optical Illusions

Author: Mark Bergin
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1910706574
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
How To Draw Optical Illusions is a comprehensive drawing handbook covering all aspects of drawing mind-boggling optical illusions - such as the famous Penrose stairs popularised by M.C. Escher – that you can use to amaze your friends. It includes step-by-step instructions for mastering many optical illusions.

The Art of Spiral Drawing

Author: Jonathan Stephen Harris
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633228223
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
The Art of Spiral Drawing offers a fresh, modern take on everyone’s favorite childhood toy from the 1960s through today, the Spirograph®. With The Art of Spiral Drawing, no complicated tools are needed, as artists of all skill levels learn to create their own spiral art using little more than paper and a pen or pencil. Written and illustrated by Jonathan Stephen Harris, the author of the popular The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions, the book opens with helpful sections on tools and materials, perspective, and shading, ensuring that beginning artists know the basics before getting started on the step-by-step projects that follow. Instructions for creating basic shapes, including a triangle, a circle, and a square, progress into more detailed patterns featuring perspective, florals, and more. Instructions are also included for creating a variety of subjects, from flowers to animals, all featuring a spiral pattern as their framework. Artists can even add color to their spiral artwork using the tips featured in the book and simple tools like colored pencils and markers. Beginning and intermediate artists, doodlers, optical illusionists, and more will love creating their own spiral and geometric art with the help of The Art of Spiral Drawing!

How to Draw Cool Stuff

Author: CATHERINE V. HOLMES
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732888821
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
"How to Draw Cool Stuff: Basics, Shading, Texture, Pattern and Optical Illusions" is the second book in the How to Draw Cool Stuff series. Inside you will find simple illustrations that cover the necessities of drawing cool stuff. Specific exercises are provided that offer step-by-step guidelines for drawing a variety of subjects. Each lesson starts with an easy-to-draw shape that will become the basic structure of the drawing. From there, each step adds elements to that structure, allowing the artist to build on their creation and make a more detailed image. Starting with the basic forms, the artist is provided a guide to help see objects in terms of simplified shapes. Instructions for shading to add depth, contrast, character and movement to a drawing are then covered. The varieties of texture and pattern that can be included in an artwork offer another layer of interest and depth to a design. These elements are necessary to indicate the way something looks like it feels in a work (texture) or creating the repetition of shapes, lines or colors (patterns). Illustrated optical illusions involve images that are sensed and perceived to be different from what they really are, showing examples of how the mind and the eyes can play tricks on each other. All you need is a piece of paper, a pencil and an eraser and you are ready to draw cool stuff. Once the drawing is complete, it can be colored, shaded or designed in any way you like to make it original. Following these exercises is a great way to practice your craft and begin seeing things in terms of simple shapes within a complex object.

Drawing Amazing Optical Illusions

Author: Tom McPherson
Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 281

Book Description
Create mind-blowing artwork that pops off the page! Drawing complex three-dimensional art does not have to be intimidating. It may seem difficult or only for the advanced artist, but in this book author Tom McPherson breaks down in simple step-by-step instructions how anyone can create detailed, mesmerizing optical illusions even with little drawing experience.

In this groundbreaking book, McPherson details how to create cool artwork from scratch by learning basic drawing techniques and progressing to more complex skills and creations, including:

Impossible Shapes: Optical 3D illusions of shapes that could not exist in reality

Floating Shapes: Solid shapes that look like they hover above the paper

3D Line Art: Inventive 3D illusions on simple lined paper

Anamorphic Buildings: Subjects drawn with extreme distortion that look realistic and 3D

5-Point Perspective: Drawing 3D fisheye views using perspective and curved lines

And much more! This is the ultimate guide to mastering trick drawing and creating cool images that will impress your friends and family.