This text presents a carefully curated selection of over 100 works by established and up-and-coming contemporary artists, expertly rendered as 3D images that can be viewed with red and blue glasses. Many of the pieces were created specifically for this project.

Create high-quality 3D animations and models by using the basic concepts and principles of 3D art presented by GeekAtPlay.com's Ami Chopine. This handy studio reference breaks down the core concepts into easy-to-understand segments and teaches you the 'why' in addition to the 'how.' Using application agnostic step-by-step tutorials, this book teaches you how to model, pose, and texture your creations as well as scenery creation, animation, and rendering. Learn which applications are best for your needs and how you can get started making money in the 3D field. The companion website includes video tutorials, models, project files, and other resources. This book is endorsed by Daz3d.com and includes exclusive Daz3d models.

A very simple, easy-to-understand-and-follow guide to drawing in 3D using colored pencils. This book offers great tips and tricks on how to create drawings that appear three-dimensional. Go through these unique, step-by-step drawing tutorials, and you'll see that it is simpler than you can imagine, and if you follow the instructions and draw patiently, you will enjoy your result and be inspired to continue. This book is enriched with many kinds of artworks and simple explanations on how to make them the easiest way. You will learn to create anamorphic drawings, which appear good only when being viewed from a certain angle, and also non-anamorphic, normal drawings which can be observed from any angle. You will learn to draw trick art using two papers and to create a perfect 3D perspective color drawing, hand art, and even a moving 3D illusion. Have fun and enjoy learning!

Publisher Description

The Complete Book of Drawing Optical Illusions, 3D Illustrations, and Spiral Art is a comprehensive reference guide to help you master more than 50 optical illusions, 3D illustrations, and spiral drawings.

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!