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This no-prep Op Art Vortex drawing and coloring template dives into the captivating world of optical illusions, focusing on shape, symmetry, and proportion. Designed for students in grades 3–12, this activity encourages creativity while building essential art skills. The template features a partially completed Op Art Vortex, allowing students to use the pre-drawn sections as a visual reference to complete the rest. As they draw and color, they develop visual analysis, pattern recognition, and precision, resulting in a bold, hypnotic artwork that appears to move.

Perfect for early finishers, substitute plans, or standalone lessons, this low-prep resource can also be tied into math and art integration. Students can practice graphing by plotting points on the provided graph paper, reinforcing spatial awareness and coordinate mapping skills. It’s an excellent way to introduce concepts like radial symmetry, line, and perspective in a hands-on, engaging format.

Once completed, the final artwork makes a striking classroom display, adds to student art portfolios, or can be used in math-art showcases. Whether you’re building a full lesson or need an easy plug-and-play option, this activity supports observation, fine motor development, and cross-curricular learning—all while giving students a fun and satisfying creative experience.

This resource includes:

3 Templates: ( EASY, MEDIUM and DIFFICULT) Size A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
2 pages of lesson description
3 pages of completed images for reference, one colored and the others blank.
2 graph paper sheets

NOTE
This activity has varying levels of complexity and blank spaces: EASY, MEDIUM and DIFFICULT. You can choose the level depending on the students ability
The students can also use this activity to practice graphing by plotting the op art on the graph paper provided.