Illusion Art

Many artists over the years have based some of their works on optical illusions, M.C. Escher being of particular influence to many of them. In this section we feature a selection of examples for you to view, each of the pieces here incorporate illusions in some manner.

Category: Illusion Art
Horses Illusion
Added on 06-05-02009 | 14 comments
How easy is it to lose a horse ? This painting by talented artist Bev Doolittle features a number of pinto horses that are the same colour as their background. While it doesn't represent the level of ...

Category: Illusion Art
The Passion Today
Added on 06-05-02009 | 5 comments
This remarkable piece by artist Octavio Ocampo illustrates Jesus carrying the cross with Roman soldiers and other figures in the background. The most incredible aspect of this picture is that the comb...

Category: Illusion Art
Profiles
Added on 06-05-02009 | 19 comments
Artist Octavio Ocampo created this piece of artwork of scenery comprised entirely out of face profiles. Can you work out how many different faces there are in this picture overall ? Keep a close eye o...

Category: Illusion Art
Family of the General
Added on 06-05-02009 | 2 comments
This popular piece of work from artist Octavio Ocampo is as much a puzzle as it is an illusion. The piece centers around two people in an archway, the combination of which creates the image of a male'...

Category: Illusion Art
Solo para Siempre
Added on 06-05-02009 | 3 comments
This amazing piece of illusion artwork from artist Octavio Ocampo is called "Forever Always" in English. The main subjects of the picture are an old couple gazing across at one another, however if you...

Category: Illusion Art
Don Quixote Faces
Added on 06-05-02009 | 6 comments
This picture was inspired by the story of Don Quixote, a knight and his companion Sancho Panza who ride around the Spanish countryside. There are many different faces hidden in the image, some more ob...