1. Tempe Center for the Arts Masters of Illusion: Unveiling the Mystery of Trompe L’Oeil Sneak Peek at the Artists and the Magic May 3 – Aug. 2, 2008

2. About the exhibition at Tempe Center for the Arts: The boundaries between trompe l’oeil and photo-realism can be confusing even for professionals. But, perhaps, the exhibition and these magicians unveil some of the mystery without giving away too many of the secrets. The majority of the 20 artists in the exhibition are from the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Thanks to the city of Tempe and the artists, educators, private collectors, businesses and local galleries who have made this exhibition possible.

3. Illusion: A deceptive or misleading image or idea. Trompe L‘Oeil: A French term meaning "trick the eye.“ Usually refers to two-dimensional and life-size art that looks realistic up close and from a distance. Photo Realism: Art that appears nearly photographic. Subject matter can be from life or from photographs and appear life-size or not.

4. “…trompe artists toy with spectators' seeing to raise questions about the nature of art and perception.” www.ArtLex.com

5. Patrick Bailey, Phoenix “River Rock,” 48”x48” oil on canvas

6. Patrick Bailey, Phoenix “River Rock,” 40”x24” oil on canvas

7. Larry Charles, Peoria “A Couple of Extravagant Nature,” 18”x24” watercolor and oil

8. Larry Charles, Peoria “Goddess of Love,” 16”x20” oil

9. Craig Cheply, Tempe “X Marks the Spot,” 16”x24” acrylic on board From the collection of the Arizona Museum of Natural History

10. Craig Cheply, Tempe “Blind Assumptions,” 8’2”x12’6” acrylic on canvas

11. Donald Clapper, Scottsdale “War and Peace,” 16”x20” oil

12. Donald Clapper, Scottsdale “Yellow Rose,” 14”x18” oil

13. Tom Eckert, Tempe “Twisted,” wood and polychrome

14. Tom Eckert, Tempe “Gossamer Levitation,” wood and polychrome

15. Tom Eckert Studio process images

16. Suzanne Falk, Phoenix “The Day the Scissors Came to Bunnytown,” oil

17. David Gordinier, Mesa “Untitled,” 60”x48” oil

18. David Gordinier, Mesa “Untitled,” 38”x48” oil

19. James Gucwa, Pinetop “Berry Go Round,” 30”x36” oil

20. James Gucwa, Pinetop “Blue Fox,” 55.75”x38.25” oil

21. Clinton T. Hobart, Tempe “Encore,” oil on canvas

22. Clinton T. Hobart Studio Process Images

23. Peter Holbrook, Redway, Calif. “Morning at the Osiris Temple,” 28”x41” oil

24. Peter Holbrook, Redway, Calif. “Spearhead Mesa, West End,” 38”x61” oil

25. Jane Jones, Arvada, Colo. “Bella,” 33”x17” oil

26. Jane Jones, Arvada, Colo. “True Heart,” 23”x21” oil

27. Jane Jones Studio Process Images

28. Lorena Kloosterboer, Belgium and Scottsdale “Abuela’s Silver,” 12”x12” acrylic on wood

29. Lorena Kloosterboer, Belgium and Scottsdale “Abuela’s Silver,” 16”x16” oil

30. Ellen Murray Meissinger, Tempe “Search,” watercolor

31. Ellen Murray Meissinger, Tempe “Going Green,” watercolor

32. Ellen Murray Meissinger Studio Process Images

33. Cynthia Peterson, Phoenix “Table Autumnal,” 30”x40” watercolor

34. Cynthia Peterson, Phoenix “Purple, Green and Orange,” watercolor

35. Cynthia Peterson Studio Process Images

36. Robert Peterson, Albuquerque, N.M. “Three Apples in a Cellophane Bag,” 33.5”x41” pastel

37. Robert Peterson, Albuquerque, N.M. “Eggs in a Metal Bowl,” 33”x28.5” pastel

38. Ted Polomis, Marshfield Hills, Mass. “Bus Tops,” oil

39. John Schieffer, Avondale “Marbles and Numbers,” 10”x8” oil

40. John Schieffer, Avondale “Spectrum Jacks,” 18”x24” oil

41. Carol Shinn, Fort Collins, Colo. “Achilles Downfall,” machine stitched canvas

42. Ellen Wagener, Scottsdale “September,” 12” x 60,” pastel

43. Anna Youngers, Sioux Falls, S.D. “Momentos,” oil

44. Anna Youngers, Sioux Falls, S.D. “European Starling,” oil

45. Anna Youngers Studio Process Images