designer’s depot

Found this on YouTube this amazing painting was made by Emily Nguyen. At first I thought this was made using a tablet but upon reading the description, this was done using just a mouse and Photoshop. Talk about great skills indeed!

(c) Emily Nguyen 2008

Please tell us a brief info about yourself:

My name is Ana Cruz and I’m from Évora, Portugal. For almost 8 years now that I live in the Northern part of the country in a beautiful city called Oporto.

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Thank you to Sue Ellen of Creaky Easel for presenting me with the Arte y Pico award. This award was created and to be given to bloggers who inspire others with their creativity and their talents, also for contributing to the blogging world in whatever medium. When you receive this award it is considered a “special honor”. Once you have received this award, you are to pass it on to 5 others.
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This is a wonderful optical illusion. This seemingly ordinary paper dragon looks well… ordinary, But when you move around, the dragon’s head seems to follow you around the room.
This little dragon is from: GrandIllusions.
Have a look at the video, to see for yourself. The effect is really outstanding.
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