25 Optical Illusion Art Pieces Made by Rob Gonsalves
The eyes are rather deceitful. It’s thanks to the most eye-bending optical illusion art pieces ever created. They combine beauty and confusion in one perfect mix that throws our eyes for a loop. What is the object you see? Where is the end to the illusion? These types of questions only became more prominent as more illusion drawings spread throughout the internet.
The global net allowed artists to spread their optical illusion drawings to every corner of the world. Also, the rise of competition sparked a race to create the most complex design ever. Different art pieces became prominent. 3D optical illusion art tried to rival 2D ones. However, this rivalry was squished swiftly.
Nothing beats the skills of professional optical illusion art creators. Need an example of that? Look at the many works of Rob Gonsalves — a Canadian artist. He created some of the most colorful optical illusions ever seen online. Don’t believe us? Take a look at some of his work below.
Also, find out more about hard and easy optical illusion art creations. Learn why they stick out from most art pieces and how they are made in the first place. Think they are for beauty alone? Stick to the end of the post to find out just how wrong you might be.
Who is Rob Gonsalves?
Robert Gonsalves isn’t a stranger to Bored Panda. He is a Canadian artist known for combining several elements into one perfect creation. Architecture, illusions, and surrealism play nicely in several of the art pieces he created. When looking at the illusion artwork pieces he created, you will understand just how talented this man really is.
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What is Optical Illusion in Art?
The purpose of an optical illusion painting is to confuse the person watching it. How it works is the more interesting part. Our eyes aren’t perfect. Even if you have 20/20 vision, they tend to make errors or register something strange as one. Illusion artwork works with this element to confuse us even more.
Any art piece that makes us think — “What the hell am I watching?” — accomplishes the needed goal. So don’t write off easy optical illusion art pieces as too simple. Even AI can create illusion pieces that will bend your mind backward and forward.
How Do You Make an Optical Illusion in Art?
Repetition and creativity is the key to many brilliant optical illusion art pieces. However, there is a tried and failed method of creating a solid piece of art. If you use the black-and-white method, create patterns and lines. You create two different designs and blend them. Chances are you created an optical illusion.
However, there is also an illusion in color. It’s a harder illusion to master, but you’ll have quite an art piece when you do. Looking at Rob Gonsalves’s creations, you’ll notice that there never is an ending to them. A waterfall changes to a group of men. Kids with lanterns act as stars in the sky.
Why Are Illusions Fun?
Tricks and pranks are always fun, even if we don’t completely understand them in the first place. The same goes for optical illusion art. Some people even decided to put illusions on the skin. Why? Because they are just that much fun to look at. So, if you are looking for a fun way to make an optical illusion drawing even more fun — put it on your skin.
What Are the 3 Types of Illusions?
There is more than one illusion in this world. Art is just one of the ways the world tricks us into believing something else. Together with optical illusions, two more “branches” exist. Auditory and tactile illusions are just as confusing as optical ones. However, they trick us into thinking differently.
- Auditory illusions. Our ears are just as sensitive as our eyes. An unknown noise source tricks our minds into thinking something is out there — waiting. However, it might be just a minor noise our ears picked up. Some noise frequencies are so “strange” that our ears just go haywire with confusion.
- Tactile illusions. It is one of the most uncommon illusions people encounter. Usually, amputees encounter it. If you are a fan of House, you might know about the condition “Phantom Limb.” The brain believes that a body part (cut off) feels pain.
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Amazing.. And sometimes I can't understand what is real and what is not..
Amazing! The style and illusion makes me think of the illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's children's books.
I just love magical realism so much!!!! This guy is one of my favorite artists
Both provocative and aesthetic at the same time, looks like M C.Escher's work has been evolved in a way much more enthralling 👍
Amazing observation and beautifully portrayed....perception is the way we look at our world....we need to learn to be happy in life..!
Interesting, but it doesn't twist my mind, it doesn't make me feel strange, I just enjoy these pictures.
Wowee! I'm wowed! Floored. They're flawless and made up of pure unadulterated awesomness! Thanks for sharing.
I like them, but It seems as though he really missed the boat on several of them.
So interesting!!! I like the charming, mysterious, 'fairy-tale-like' aspect to his paintings.
I love his work. I buy a calendar every year with his artwork on it. I buy it early to be sure I get it, every year
I first found this man in a calender. I think its so amazing. so talented.
More Awesome Illusion Art http://www.facedrawer.com/2016/06/3d-trick-art-horror-hand/
Makes me feel good about the world, the possibilities of happiness through his art...Thank you.
You CAN certainly see the influence of Dali and Magritte…He has mastered the basic principles and and then let them go!!! Love it!
I would be interested in purchasing a couple if possible. I like the Escher And Dali influences, but you've managed to calm them down.
While all are awesome, some are so repetitive of earlier images that I keep looking expecting something unique that isn't there. 4.5/5☆
It reminds me a little bit of some of the illustrations that used to be published in some of the Field and Streams.
Reminds me of M.C. Esher. This is some of the best ive seen. Tanks 4 sharin.
Really great,fantastic to look at and contemplate,very well painted too !!
The subtle transition from obvious to esoteric is simply awesome. Amazing talent.
It'd be cool if the last one had them all zombified and water-logged, becoming more and more human as she reached the shore. ;)
Wow! This reminds me of some of the paintings my brother did in the "70's" when he was in college. I Thought that it was kind of creepy.
It is quite different and good work. I really like that. I hope that it will be continued.
Loved ALL of them. Can't pick a favorite. Is there a book of his work?
MC Escher, Giorgio De Chirico and Salvador Dali all obvious influences. But a great modern take on illusional art. Great ideas. I like them.
I want one painted on one of my windows on the front of the house, you know, like "stained glass"
If i lived where there was no light pollution i would cut out my curtains like on one of the paintings.
Absolutely stunning! Every single one! Whew! Makes me just want to look at them all day.
I think it is Wondrous work..amillion Bravo to the painter and to you also for offering it to us!!!!
i think it is Wondrous work. a million Bravo to the painter and to you for offering it to us!!!!
Totally amazing - if I had one, I think I would stare at it forever!
Wow, guys a genius. I spent more time on this post than almost any other as my brain too ages to decode what was happening and appreciate :)
I love his work -- some I have seen in his children's book, Imagine a Night--it is magical!
I love these! I have been trying to decide which is my favourite...but it keeps changing.
His artwork reminds me of the imagination of a child and the way they see the world. :)
Wonderful mind-openers!!! Beautiful paintings. Yes 'awesome' fits here!!
Wow. I loved the allusions. I had to force myself to not race to the next picure.
This the most outstanding work to be ever be gazed upon in so many dimensions. Thank you!
AWESOME ♥ mesmorized by the art and its innovation..!! went back to bachpan's imaginations..! ♥
This is simply incredible and brilliant. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a master artist in the house! :D
All of these are AMAZING. I would love to have one on my wall.
joli, il y a des connus mais beaucoup pas très réalistes ou je manque d'imagination !
Its really amazing I cnt blv my eyes.......fantastic paintings...hats off
Superb, wonderful, each better than the next!! Reminiscent of MC Escher
Amazing and beautiful - quite different from any other artist I have seen. What a great imagination.
The use of our natural wonder in trees is exceptional! - An Arborist
I want the first sailboat painting as a mural on my den wall!! This artist is amazing!!!
I can do better! Some are OK some ehhh, to much repeating, he got to squeeze that imagination some more
Absolutely stunning creative!! This is art and he's an artist. word!!
These are amazing! I couldn't pick one I liked best, they are all so good.
This man is incredible, he has a somewhat eerily beautiful imagination- Some of the best i have ever seen all i can say is wow!!!
Love <3 <3 <3 Would love to possess a pinky's worth of his talent.
Love <3 <3 <3 I would love to possess a pinky's worth of his talent.
Just beautiful. Kind of reminds me of the metamorphoses Kristin Cashore describes in Bitterblue. :)
Hans-Werner Sahm and him should have made some appointments in a bar somewhere.
Crazy transitions that can make you feel strange, but really good http://bit.ly/1Cedk7k
Load More Replies... Amazing.. And sometimes I can't understand what is real and what is not..
Amazing! The style and illusion makes me think of the illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's children's books.
I just love magical realism so much!!!! This guy is one of my favorite artists
Both provocative and aesthetic at the same time, looks like M C.Escher's work has been evolved in a way much more enthralling 👍
Amazing observation and beautifully portrayed....perception is the way we look at our world....we need to learn to be happy in life..!
Interesting, but it doesn't twist my mind, it doesn't make me feel strange, I just enjoy these pictures.
Wowee! I'm wowed! Floored. They're flawless and made up of pure unadulterated awesomness! Thanks for sharing.
I like them, but It seems as though he really missed the boat on several of them.
So interesting!!! I like the charming, mysterious, 'fairy-tale-like' aspect to his paintings.
I love his work. I buy a calendar every year with his artwork on it. I buy it early to be sure I get it, every year
I first found this man in a calender. I think its so amazing. so talented.
More Awesome Illusion Art http://www.facedrawer.com/2016/06/3d-trick-art-horror-hand/
Makes me feel good about the world, the possibilities of happiness through his art...Thank you.
You CAN certainly see the influence of Dali and Magritte…He has mastered the basic principles and and then let them go!!! Love it!
I would be interested in purchasing a couple if possible. I like the Escher And Dali influences, but you've managed to calm them down.
While all are awesome, some are so repetitive of earlier images that I keep looking expecting something unique that isn't there. 4.5/5☆
It reminds me a little bit of some of the illustrations that used to be published in some of the Field and Streams.
Reminds me of M.C. Esher. This is some of the best ive seen. Tanks 4 sharin.
Really great,fantastic to look at and contemplate,very well painted too !!
The subtle transition from obvious to esoteric is simply awesome. Amazing talent.
It'd be cool if the last one had them all zombified and water-logged, becoming more and more human as she reached the shore. ;)
Wow! This reminds me of some of the paintings my brother did in the "70's" when he was in college. I Thought that it was kind of creepy.
It is quite different and good work. I really like that. I hope that it will be continued.
Loved ALL of them. Can't pick a favorite. Is there a book of his work?
MC Escher, Giorgio De Chirico and Salvador Dali all obvious influences. But a great modern take on illusional art. Great ideas. I like them.
I want one painted on one of my windows on the front of the house, you know, like "stained glass"
If i lived where there was no light pollution i would cut out my curtains like on one of the paintings.
Absolutely stunning! Every single one! Whew! Makes me just want to look at them all day.
I think it is Wondrous work..amillion Bravo to the painter and to you also for offering it to us!!!!
i think it is Wondrous work. a million Bravo to the painter and to you for offering it to us!!!!
Totally amazing - if I had one, I think I would stare at it forever!
Wow, guys a genius. I spent more time on this post than almost any other as my brain too ages to decode what was happening and appreciate :)
I love his work -- some I have seen in his children's book, Imagine a Night--it is magical!
I love these! I have been trying to decide which is my favourite...but it keeps changing.
His artwork reminds me of the imagination of a child and the way they see the world. :)
Wonderful mind-openers!!! Beautiful paintings. Yes 'awesome' fits here!!
Wow. I loved the allusions. I had to force myself to not race to the next picure.
This the most outstanding work to be ever be gazed upon in so many dimensions. Thank you!
AWESOME ♥ mesmorized by the art and its innovation..!! went back to bachpan's imaginations..! ♥
This is simply incredible and brilliant. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a master artist in the house! :D
All of these are AMAZING. I would love to have one on my wall.
joli, il y a des connus mais beaucoup pas très réalistes ou je manque d'imagination !
Its really amazing I cnt blv my eyes.......fantastic paintings...hats off
Superb, wonderful, each better than the next!! Reminiscent of MC Escher
Amazing and beautiful - quite different from any other artist I have seen. What a great imagination.
The use of our natural wonder in trees is exceptional! - An Arborist
I want the first sailboat painting as a mural on my den wall!! This artist is amazing!!!
I can do better! Some are OK some ehhh, to much repeating, he got to squeeze that imagination some more
Absolutely stunning creative!! This is art and he's an artist. word!!
These are amazing! I couldn't pick one I liked best, they are all so good.
This man is incredible, he has a somewhat eerily beautiful imagination- Some of the best i have ever seen all i can say is wow!!!
Love <3 <3 <3 Would love to possess a pinky's worth of his talent.
Love <3 <3 <3 I would love to possess a pinky's worth of his talent.
Just beautiful. Kind of reminds me of the metamorphoses Kristin Cashore describes in Bitterblue. :)
Hans-Werner Sahm and him should have made some appointments in a bar somewhere.
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