Anamorphic Art Workshop March 2025: Online
Master the art of drawing 3D illusions
Workshop details
Anamorphic art is an old art form where the subject is distorted to create 3D illusions. One can only view the illusion from a specific angle. See the video for the illusion in action. For more info, click here.
Who’s it for? We’d recommend the workshop for hobbyists, artists, architects, designers and students learning perspective drawing.
By the end of the sessions, you will have mastered the basics of anamorphism to apply them to your projects!
Dates: 16th and 23rd March 2025, on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM IST
Online via Zoom
Get a FREE GUIDE on registering for the main workshop. The guide will have all the tips and tricks you need to make your own illusions.
You’re just one workshop away from drawing like this
Participant work from past workshops.
Workshop outline
In this session, you will learn:
- Exploration of basics of anamorphic drawing and environmental scenarios.
- Live 3D demo using blender!
- Refresher on perspective drawing and its role in anamorphism.
- How light and shadow breaks or makes the illusion.
- Create a stunning 3D illusion, and apply the principles learned in the session. A live demonstration from the facilitator will guide you.
Duration: 3 hours.
Date & time: 16th March 2025 | Sunday
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM IST
Online via Zoom
In this session, you will learn:
- Basics of multi-surface anamorphic drawing.
- A note on camera positioning.
- Create a stunning 3D illusion, and apply the principles learned in the session. A live demonstration from the facilitator will guide you.
Duration: 3 hours.
Date & time: 23rd March 2025 | Sunday
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM IST
Online via Zoom
Join The FREE Live Session
Not sure if you want to join the main workshop, but want to make art anyway? This is for you! Join a live-step-by-step online demonstration and make your very own 3D illusion.
On 7th March 2025, 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM via Zoom
Reviews
Difficult concepts made easy
Tried several YouTube videos but couldn’t understand why some decisions were made. Daron made the session really easy to understand and I think I can now make my own drawings.
— Raveendra K
Highly recommend!
I’m a hobbyist looking to improve my calligraphy skills. This workshop was useful for me to combine the two artforms.
— Jaya P
A bit challenging but fun
There was some challenge to this. While drawing, I could not make sense of what it’ll look like. But wow, when I followed the steps and used the camera to click the photographs, the experience was mesmerizing.
— Rhea D
Meet your facilitator
Daron Mascarenhas is a visual artist, anatomist and doctor who has been hosting mind bending workshops, creating 3D installations and educating people on drawing, anatomy and science.
He has conducted several workshops both live and offline on anamorphic art practice and worked on several installations over the past 9 years. He has taught a wide range of students from architecture-design aspirants, hobbyists, professional artists and medical students. More on Daron can be found here. To check out his full work, click here.
Timeline
7th March: Free Session
9th March: Main workshop Session 01
16th March: Main workshop Session 02
Ready to join?
Price: INR 2050
Workshop FAQ
- What materials do you need for the workshop?
- Shading pencils, preferably HB, 2B and 6B.
- A4 drawing sheets of good quality. Anything that is 150gsm and above.
- Tape
- A 30cm plastic scale
- Eraser and sharpener
- Phone camera
- Scissors
- How are the sessions like?
The sessions will be held online. The reason for limited slots is to help make the sessions interactive and give individual feedback.
Each session will begin with an introduction of basic concepts where mini demonstrations will be done to help develop concepts. All classes will have a live demonstration of drawing an illusion.
There will be a break of 5 to 10 minutes at the halfway point of the session for us to recharge.
Participants are urged to draw along with the live demonstration to internalise the concepts more meaningfully.
Keep water, juices and snacks at the ready.
- What is covered in the free sampler session? Do I need to register?
- In the free sampler session, the group will be guided to draw a 3D illusion on paper.
- You have to register using the link for the free session with your email ID and mobile phone number to gain access to the free session.
- If I register for the main workshop, do I need to attend the free sampler session?
There is no need to attend the free sampler session. The main workshop will cover all the topics in depth. So you may skip the sampler session.
- I have registered for the main workshop. Will I be able to attend the free session?
Registrations for the free session and the main workshop are separate. For the free session, you will need to register separately using the link above.
- Will the recording of the sessions be available?
Unfortunately, at this time, no recordings will be provided. Those registering for the full workshop will get a free downloadable guide in which there is sufficient material for you to use to help get started on making these illusions.
- I am a beginner artist, is this workshop for me?
This workshop will require you to be familiar with some perspective drawing concepts, like one-point, two-point and three-point perspective to make full use of it. It is’nt a core idea necessary for the workshop, but it’s worth having these ideas. Some general concepts on perspective will be discussed during the sessions as well.
The participant should also be comfortable with shading.
NO need to be an expert, but some understanding can help get good results. There are excellent videos on perspective drawing and shading up on YouTube, do check some out.
It’s up to you to decide if you can take on this workshop. These suggestions are a general guideline as we believe you know yourself the best.
- Can I cancel my registration and get a refund?
- You are eligible for a cancellation upto 48 hours before the workshop cycle starts.
- 70% of the workshop amount paid will be refunded.
Kindly send in an email to support@paletteandscalpel.com and we will process the refund.
- I have registered successfully, when will I get the links to join the workshop?
The links for the workshop will be emailed to you on your registered email 48 hours before the session starts.
- What is the language of instruction?
The course will be taken in english only.