How To Draw Impossible Shapes (Optical Illusions) - Simple Drawing Projects for Beginners (Skillshare)

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How To Draw Impossible Shapes (Optical Illusions) - Simple Drawing Projects for Beginners (Skillshare)

In this class, you learn how to draw a variety of 3D optical illusions called "impossible shapes." These are not called "impossible shapes" because they are impossible to draw. Rather, it is because these shapes can not actually exist in real life. By practicing these drawings, you'll learn basic drawing skills like how to create 3 dimensional forms and how to shade them. There are fun drawings that will help hone your art skills and wow your friends with cool optical illusions!

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  • Pencil Set
  • Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Paper (Smooth)
  • Copic Markers MLB2 Multiliner Inking Pen
  • Sharpie Marker

Follow the instructions in the video and draw your own impossible shapes! Rewind and pause the video lessons as many times as you need to get the details right.
Pay attention to how the lines overlaps to create the illusion of 3D forms. Doing these simple drawing projects will help teach you the very basic skills of drawing as well as have fun in the process!

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