Op Art is a style in which artists create artwork which creates an illusion or plays tricks on the viewer’s eyes.  While some Op Art paintings can look like they are moving, others make the viewer feel dizzy or confused. Some are just fun to look at for their design. Below is a painting by artist British artist Bridget Riley.  Try staring into the middle of it and see if the arrows look like they are moving.  

Most of you have completed an Op Art styled artwork in my class earlier this year.  This is a new one based on tracing your hands repeatedly. Start by tracing your hand over and over again on a piece of paper.  Remember to keep your pencil straight up and down for best results. Next, start filling the background with concentric circles. Concentric just means shapes inside of shapes.  Then fill in a similar curved line pattern inside the hands. For coloring, choose at least two colors for your hands and two for your background. Choose colors that contrast each other or make the other stand out.  One way to do this is to contrast warm colors with cool colors. Most importantly, have fun! You do not have to send me a picture, but if you want to, I would love to see your work.