A trained artist can already create detailed pencil drawings, but when they achieve a real mastery of perspective and 3D space, their art, both literally and figuratively, reaches a whole new level. Here are some examples of 3D pencil art that look like they leap off of the page at you.
While 3D art isn’t really new, the craft came back in style quite recently. For centuries, the artists shied away from realistic paintings so that they could express life behind the boundaries of “realness.” Now that technologies enhance our “realness,” the depiction of life using the 3D drawing technique comes back with gusto.
3D painting artists like Ramon Bruin, Alessandro Diddi, and Fredo represent a highly technical form of art that we very much admire here at Bored Panda. The tools they use are simple—just pencil and paper. With a whole lot of practice and dedication, you could draw something like this, too.
Scroll down to see our picks of pencil sketches and best drawings below!
Created by Julia Barinova
Created by Muhammad Ejleh
Image credits: Ramon Bruin
How to Draw 3D Drawings?
3D drawings are actually a bit of eye trickery! By using shades, shapes, and perspective, the images on paper seem to come alive and jump right out of the page. Although it might seem like a tough skill to master, there are a couple of fairly simple techniques you can use to turn any drawing into a 3D sketch.
If your preferred medium is a pen and paper, first of all, you’ll need to learn about the one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective to create an illusion of depth. Once you’re acquainted with those basics, start with simple geometric shapes, like cubes, spheres, and cylinders, to build your skill. Shading is very important in creating this illusion. When you’re feeling confident with the simple shapes, start combining them and creating more complex 3D artworks.
If you prefer digital mediums, then you can use graphic design or 3D modeling software, like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Blender, or Autodesk Maya, just to name a few. While drawing 3D images might seem easier with this software, they require quite a bit of time to master.
No matter your preferred medium, though, 3D drawings are very fun to do once you get the hang of it! And while it might take a bit of practice, anyone can learn how to sketch 3D images.
Created by Alessandro Diddi
Created by Muhammad Ejleh
Created by Fredo
Is It Hard to Make 3D Art?
If we’re talking about the traditional pen and paper 3D drawing ideas, it isn’t very hard to learn the basic principles and practice your skill. That said, not all of us might have the necessary artistic abilities to create 3D masterpieces right away! That’s completely fine, and don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. You can enjoy a bit of 3D drawing without creating the next Mona Lisa.
When it comes to 3D modeling or rendering, like in video games, this form of 3D art might take a bit longer to master. First of all, you have to learn how to use the necessary software, and then you might need a custom-built computer. In the end, it’s also about your artistic ability.
Created by Ramon Bruin
Created by Ramon Bruin
Created by Alessandro Diddi
What is 3D Trick Art?
If the usual 3D drawings aim to recreate things and beings as real, the goal of 3D trick art is to create a distorted impression of reality. While it might not be the opposite of reality, the effect usually leaves you scratching your eyes.
You know the freaky 3D drawings where a hand is reaching out for you from a sheet of paper, a sidewalk turns into a crumbling abyss, or a huge spider sits on a wall? They are the perfect examples of 3D trick art. But before running off with complex 3D art ideas, let’s look at a few more realistic 3D art pictures on our list.
Created by Vamos Art
Created by Ramon Bruin
Created by Carmenharada
Created by Iza-nagi
Created by Muhammad Ejleh
Created by Fredo
Created by Iza-nagi
Created by Alessandro Diddi
Created by Muhammad Ejleh
Created by Ramon Bruin
Created by Nagai Hideyuki
Created by Muhammad Ejleh
Created by Alessandro Diddi
Created by Fredo
Created by Alessandro Diddi
Created by Ramon Bruin
Created by Saulius Art
Created by Nagai Hideyuki
Created by Devil of my own
Created by Ramon Bruin
Created by Nagai Hideyuki
Image credits: Ramon Bruin
Created by Gray Hood
HOLY SH*T . You people make amateurs look bad, but your art is unbelievable ! I love the art of the staircase & many faces ! & the sail boat
THESE ARE THE MOST AMAZING ART PIECES I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOOO TALENTED!!!!!!! I WISH I COULD DO THAT!!!!!
These artists are geniuses! Wish I can draw these as well. :)
Every piece of art was awesome...! I have also made the similar 3D sketches on my YouTube channel, do checkout
They're all stunning and I wish I can do them. I am trying to learn, though. These artists are geniuses!
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These are really superb. I have also made similar arts check out my youtube channel "HMS Rangoli"
Please have a look at my 3d sketching. I would be glad if you subscribe my youtube channel below and do let me know your likes and dislikes on my video coming every week. https://www.youtube.com/c/pradhumannaruka Thanks in Advance Pradhuman Naruka
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People often find for various pencil drawing techniques just to improve their skills. Learn how to draw realistic pencil portraits like a real master. https://pencildrawingsblog.wordpress.com
That last one is so fake. They just got a wine glass and knocked it over. God !
These artists are amazing in what they do! Are they really from this planet?
Unbelievable , unique , amazing ... I can't find the words ! Thank you very much .
These are amazing espically the ones that look like they are going to getting out of the picture
I did something similar back in 1992.. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzhh6ilo2rhbx0z/AACwTl9U2uafpC8bYYi1YgoMa?dl=0
I did some similar back in 1992 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzhh6ilo2rhbx0z/AACwTl9U2uafpC8bYYi1YgoMa?dl=0
Truly remarkable! I'm so glad I followed the link you provided. You're such a skilled artist! Thank you!
Load More Replies...This is simply amazing, nothing else to it. Such talent should be celebrated ^^
Fantastici , mi hanno fatto venire la voglia di rimettermi a disegnare
comment est ce possible ? épatant de talents en tous genres bravos
HOLY SH*T . You people make amateurs look bad, but your art is unbelievable ! I love the art of the staircase & many faces ! & the sail boat
THESE ARE THE MOST AMAZING ART PIECES I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOOO TALENTED!!!!!!! I WISH I COULD DO THAT!!!!!
These artists are geniuses! Wish I can draw these as well. :)
Every piece of art was awesome...! I have also made the similar 3D sketches on my YouTube channel, do checkout
They're all stunning and I wish I can do them. I am trying to learn, though. These artists are geniuses!
I recently got a website. But the traffic is not growing !! I searched for a long time and only from these guys I found interesting pictures for http://artpicture.space. Now, at last, the attendance is growing every day.
This is very good application it is really a great working application I like it very much Blur Background
These are really superb. I have also made similar arts check out my youtube channel "HMS Rangoli"
Please have a look at my 3d sketching. I would be glad if you subscribe my youtube channel below and do let me know your likes and dislikes on my video coming every week. https://www.youtube.com/c/pradhumannaruka Thanks in Advance Pradhuman Naruka
Thank you so much for this article--so many helpful tips here. This course consists of 5 drawing ebooks in PDF format totaling 208 pages of detailed content and 605 high quality illustrations and images. Together, these amazing resources will guide you step by step through the process of pencil portrait drawing mastery. http://dld.bz/pencilportraits
People often find for various pencil drawing techniques just to improve their skills. Learn how to draw realistic pencil portraits like a real master. https://pencildrawingsblog.wordpress.com
That last one is so fake. They just got a wine glass and knocked it over. God !
These artists are amazing in what they do! Are they really from this planet?
Unbelievable , unique , amazing ... I can't find the words ! Thank you very much .
These are amazing espically the ones that look like they are going to getting out of the picture
I did something similar back in 1992.. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzhh6ilo2rhbx0z/AACwTl9U2uafpC8bYYi1YgoMa?dl=0
I did some similar back in 1992 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzhh6ilo2rhbx0z/AACwTl9U2uafpC8bYYi1YgoMa?dl=0
Truly remarkable! I'm so glad I followed the link you provided. You're such a skilled artist! Thank you!
Load More Replies...This is simply amazing, nothing else to it. Such talent should be celebrated ^^
Fantastici , mi hanno fatto venire la voglia di rimettermi a disegnare
comment est ce possible ? épatant de talents en tous genres bravos
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