July 2024
Intermediate to advanced
192 pages
4h 54m
English
Overview
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.
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