1. Optical Illusion Project
Inspired by Julianna Kunstler

3. something that deceives the eye by appearing to be other than it is
op·ti·cal il·lu·sion
something that deceives the eye by appearing to be other than it is

4. We are going to deceive the eye by:
Using various lines
Using various color schemes
Blending colored pencils

6. Lines We will use vertical, wavy lines
We will use one horizontal, wavy line
Each section will be segmented by horizontal, short, concave lines

7. 3 Color Schemes
Monochromatic
Analogous
Complementary

8. Monochromatic
one color (tints, tones, shades)

9. Analogous
next to each other on the color wheel

10. Complementary
opposite each other on the color wheel

12. Blending Colored Pencils
Pick a dominant color - in this case it's medium green.
Prepare at least 3 pencils: WHITE, MEDIUM GREEN, and DARK GREEN. If you chose a different dominant color - use the formula:
White + Dominant color + Darker version of the main color

13. Step 1
Start with a Medium Green. Shade lightly most of the surface.

14. Step 2
Go over with the same Medium Green pencil and color more intensely, leaving the middle as is.

15. Step 3
Use Dark Green and color in the sides of the shape, use Medium Green again to blend the two colors. Always use the lighter colors of the two for blending.

16. Use White pencil to blend the middle part - the lightest area.
Step 4
Use White pencil to blend the middle part - the lightest area.

18. Time to practice!

19. Resources http://juliannakunstler.com/art1_opt_des.html