Trompe L'Oeil lesson #1

Trompe L'Oeil is proving to be one of the most difficult things I have ever tried to learn. I have had to start from the basics again. Using shadow and light to create dimension is one of the first things that I had to learn again. It is essential in creating depth. Below is a painting where all I did was try to create an outward tile and the hole it goes in. It is not  perfect structurally, but I  learned the importance of light and shadow.

practice in shading for Trompe L'Oeil

Perspective the skeleton of Trompe L'Oeil.

In my fall project I have 5 weeks to do research on the history and techniques of Trompe L'oeil.  As I am studying, I am finding out that I know very little about the theories and processes of making a trompe L'Oeil painting.
in order to accomplish this art form, a student must have a solid grasp on Linear, oblique, and geographical perspective. in knowing this simple point, i have checked out books on perspective.

Perspective is the backbone of every painting. It is especially important to Trompe L'Oeil because the relies heavily on it's internat structure; it's skeleton, to create the illusion of realism.

In the next 5 weeks I will start writing about the history and Techniques that are required to accomplish this difficult form of painting.

always research and plan your projects,
and have fun
the art student