3D drawings on flat sheets of paper

By Creative Bloq Staff
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Real or optical illusion? You'll struggle to tell the difference in these mindblowing 3D illustrations by talented Dutch artist Ramon Bruin.

Netherlands-based artist Ramon Bruin (opens in new tab) creates amazing three-dimensional worlds on flat sheets of paper using his natural illustration skills and simple art supplies as props.

A self taught artist, Bruin has developed a whole series of fun anamorphic illusions, which include everything from intricate ships and aeroplanes to portraits and creatures.

Bruin's work is totally mind-boggling. With an obvious understanding of perspective, shadows and the various mediums he works with, his illustrations often leave you in doubt as to whether the props themselves are drawings, as well as the simple feeling of just how on earth he does it. Pure genius.

You can see the full series of Bruin's 3D optical illusions on his website (opens in new tab).

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Creative Bloq Staff

The Creative Bloq team is made up of a group of design fans, and has changed and evolved since Creative Bloq began back in 2012. The current website team consists of six full-time members of staff: Editor Kerrie Hughes, Deputy Editor Rosie Hilder, Deals Editor Beren Neale, Senior News Editor Daniel Piper, Digital Arts and Design Editor Ian Dean, and Staff Writer Amelia Bamsey, as well as a roster of freelancers from around the world. The 3D World and ImagineFX magazine teams also pitch in, ensuring that content from 3D World and ImagineFX is represented on Creative Bloq. 

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