The Complete Book of Drawing Techniques

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Part Two – CHARCOAL


TROMPE L’OEIL


Trompe L’Oeil means to deceive the eye, to
create a realistic illusion. There are many ways
to create this effect, but one of the easiest is
by choosing an object that is relatively flat,
and can be hung on or lie on a flat surface. In
the examples, I have chosen a tennis bat and
a gardening glove.


Choose your subject carefully for this. A
favourite coat dress or object that you know
well, something that when hanging or lying
flat would present us with some folds. When
you have chosen your object hang it against a
flat surface. This eliminates the problem of
excessive depth.
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