Which Square Is Darker?

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Written By Bobby Parker

Does this tricky “Gotcha” ruin the shading and colors in your drawings and paintings?

Hint: Look closely at these squares...​

The answer is...

This is an optical illusion that you face in your drawings everyday. In fact, both squares are the exact same color.

Don't believe it? Drag that square above with the hole in the middle over the two squares and you can see for yourself.

It can be extremely difficult to see the change between values—and where there is no change in value, your image goes flat.

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Bobby Parker
Hey there, thanks for visiting my online portfolio. My name is Bobby Parker and I’m a Minnesota based illustrator who specializes in photo-real architectural renderings, and I’m not afraid to turn my hand to animation if the job requires it. While growing up in Illinios I always had a childhood interest in drawing and artwork that has stayed with me throughout my career in architecture. I received my architectural education working for some of the most talented architects in Chicago. I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, and pride myself on the ability to deliver a valuable and visually-appealing end product, no matter what the scope. For me, it’s essential to achieve a balance between quality and speed. 24 years after working professionally, I am still combining the fundamentals of art with the most current industry technology, to create incredibly realistic 3D architectural renderings. I love what I do, and I hope that it shows in my portfolio. Please take a minute to visit my work page and drop me a message if you have any questions
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