Pheakistoscope or zoetrope of a circular pattern with concentric rings of geometric shapes and lines glowing in red, creating a hypnotic spiral effect. original art by John Grigsby. Ink marker vinyl

phenakistiscopes

Pheakistoscope or zoetrope of Artwork featuring a circular composition with sketch-style images of human faces, animals such as dolphins and horses, and various figures arranged in concentric circles. by John Grigsby - pencil pen and digital paint

The phenakistoscope was invented in 1832 by two scientists working independently: Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau and Austrian mathematician Simon von Stampfer. It is a still image with sequential frames of animation placed around it in even distributions of a circle. When rotated in intervals or viewed with a strobe it creates the illusion of movement.

These are some phenakistoscopes I made. Some are made with pen, pencil and paint on spray painted vinyl records or paper. Some are made using 3d software and digital painting software. On your tablet or phone, you can zoom in on different parts of these to see more detail.

Pheakistoscope or zoetrope of Intricate geometric pattern resembling a spiral galaxy or mandala with interconnected shapes in shades of gray on a black background. 3d cgi pheakistoscope zoetrope by John Grigsby Digital art CGI

A digital, chalk-like illustration of interconnected gears and cogs, forming a circular pattern on a dark background. original art by John Grigsby. pencil on paper Inverted

Phenakistoscope, zoetrope, circular, original art by John Grigsby. Ink marker vinyl

Colorful spiral pattern with repeating text and images of syringes, popsicles, and stylized eyes, creating a psychedelic design.

A digital artwork depicting the lunar phases arranged in a circular pattern with a kaleidoscope effect, set against a black background with tiny stars.

Black and white drawing of a spiral pattern with numerous three-dimensional cubes arranged concentrically around a central point.