3D Hand Drawing - Optical Illusion

Explore the fascinating world of optical illusions with this fun 3d hand art activity! This 3d hand drawing art project is easy to create and kids will love the illusion it creates. 

3D hand drawing - optical illusion
 

Kids of all ages will love this optical art hand. Younger children will need a little help with the drawing, but older children will love independently creating their own hand drawing illusion. 

They can get creative with colors and will love how the hand appears in 3D as they add curved lines to their hand drawing. 

Whilst we have a hand template that you can use for this optical art hand art project, we would recommend drawing around your own hand to make it more unique and personal. 


3d hand art

3D Hand Drawing Illusion


3D Hand Art - Supplies


  • Hand Printable (or draw around your own hand)
  • Ruler
  • Markers


Optical Illusion Hand Art - Directions



STEP 1 - Get the hand template or draw around your hand



To start this 3D hand art project either grab the hand template by scrolling to the end of these directions or take a black marker and draw around your hand on a piece of white paper. 

If drawing around your hand spread out your fingers and place your hand in the center of the piece of paper before carefully tracing around the outline of your hand. 


hand template



STEP 2 - Draw lines on the hand outline



Next, take a ruler and draw horizontal lines across the paper using a black marker, but avoid drawing on the hand shape. You can measure the gap between the lines or draw them so they are roughly the same width apart.  

3d drawing hand


STEP 3 - Add the 3D effect to the hand drawing


It's now time to create the hand drawing illusion by making your hand drawing appear as if it is 3D. For this, you simply need to draw curved lines across the hand area, making sure they join the straight lines on either side of the hand. Make sure all of the curved lines are at the same angle.

optical art hand

See how the hand pops out of the page and appears as if it is 3D. Kids will love this hand drawing illusion! 

hand drawing illusion


STEP 4 - Color your 3D hand art


Now you have all your lines drawn in place it's time for some color! Use markers to color each line in a different color. When you are finished your hand will have a 3 dimensional look. 

3d hand art optical illusion

This is such a cool optical illusion! 


step by step 3d hand art


If you enjoyed this 3D hand art project you might like our printable elements of art project pack that is available in the Messy Little Monster Shop. 

Elements of art projects



GET YOUR HAND TEMPLATE BELOW

To get the hand template for free, click on the link below and use the discount code - hand. For personal or classroom use only. Not for redistribution. All images are copyrighted. Thank you.

hand template printable

This 3D hand drawing creates such a cool optical illusion! It is so easy to make too, using simple supplies that you will have at home. We hope you enjoy creating your own 3D hand art. Have fun experimenting with different color options!

3D hand drawing art project for kids. Optical art hand illusion


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