Every child loves drawing on the sidewalk with Crayola sidewalk chalk, and so do a lot of people here at Georgia Tech that want to advertise for clubs and meetings. The most exciting images I've ever seen on a sidewalk can only be looked at correctly from one angle. They create three dimensional images and scenes when looked upon, and they are quite the sight.
This artist is Julian Beever and he has created many of these chalk drawings that are simply amazing. When I think about how long it would take to create something like this, it blows my mind. To be able to do it, he has to visualize what the piece would look like and have to draw it from all angles. From the wrong angle it looks something like this:
But when you see it like it is meant to be seen:
His works are whimsical and entertaining and anyone passing by on the street corner can see them. He does it because he loves peoples' reactions to his drawings, not for money or for fame. My favorite thing about this is that he does it because he loves doing it. His ideas are always so creative as well. he does a lot with things falling into holes in the sidewalk and they're always entertaining.
I wish I could visualize images such as these and project them onto a sidewalk...
ReplyDeleteIt is really neat how he doesn't accept payment for the pieces he creates. I think it is what allows him to make such unique works, rather than trying to come up with a new image that fits a paycheck.
Wow, never before have I seen such impressing sidewalk chalks! I immediately had to google Julian Beever and look at all his paintings after having read your post. What he does is truly amazing and I love the fact that he is not doing it just to earn money. Thanks for this post..:)
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