Drawing Optical Illusions for Beginners

Class Description:

Want to really bend the rules of reality and create worlds all your own? Then optical illusions might be your new favorite thing to draw! Dive into the weird and wonderful world of optical illusion art, otherwise known as op art. Learn key techniques, explore the history of this style, and create your own exciting illusions. With a mix of theory and hands-on drawing, you will uncover how shapes, lines, and patterns can trick the eye and produce mesmerizing effects. By the end of the session, you will have a solid understanding of op art principles and the ability to make your own illusions.

What You Will Learn:

Basic principles of how optical illusions function, including the role of shapes, lines, and patterns in manipulating perception.
Essential techniques for creating op art, including repetition, contrasting colors, and spatial relationships.
Participate in a step-by-step project to design and draw your own optical illusion.

Supplies You'll Need:

Drawing paper or sketchbook
Graphite pencils for sketching
Ruler for precise lines and measurements
Optional: Black fine-tipped markers or pens for outlining

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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