I created this ‘Illusionscape’ by first creating the impossible triangle shapes using Adobe Illustrator. Then, I added the photos and gradients by using masks in Photoshop.

I experimented further with using gradients and transparent layers to design a pixel art environment with depth and atmosphere. I was inspired by digital games such as Hyper Light Drifter, Risk of Rain and Transistor.

My goal was to create a mysterious fantasy pixel art environment. I wanted to show a ‘hidden object’ within the trees and revealed by moonlight. The gradient lighting I used for the rays draws the eye to the mystical sword.