Amazing 3D Sidewalk Art
By Village Mayor • Oct 15th, 2008 • Category: Art, Latest Post, The Best of Village of JoyThey are amazing because they 1) look real 2) are completely flat but look 3 Dimensional 3) drawn only with chalk.
The author of these great drawing is a super creative person also known as Pavement Picasso whose name is Julian Beever.
Not to reinvent the wheel I will cite Wikipedia: “Julian Beever is an English chalk artist who has been creating trompe-l’œil chalk drawings on pavement surfaces since the mid-1990s. His works are created using a projection called anamorphosis, and create the illusion of three dimensions when viewed from the correct angle.
Beever works as a freelance performance artist and creates murals for companies.” Keep in mind that every sidewalk drawing is entirely flat!
Phew, that was an easy introduction! Enjoy the pictures, my friends.
The Artist Faces Himself
(Image credits: RedRoseRattus)
How did he know how he looks from the side? I bet he asked someone to take his picture in that position. And one little interesting detail - the beer on the left is real, not on the right.
Square Of Slabs Removed From Sidewalk
(Image credits: RedRoseRattus)
Someone has to punish him for ruining the public property!
Eiffel Tower Sand-Sculpture
(Image credits: HMHung)
Look closely at the tip of the Tower - there are a couple standing on it. I hate the bench behind them, because it’s ruining the picture.
This drawing was drawn in Paris and used in Gallery HD television series “Concrete Canvas” (Episode 8).
Waterpool with a chick, Redondo Beach, CA
(Image credits: slimdandy)
This drawing was also created for an episode of “Concrete Canvas”.
A Coca-Cola Bottle Lying On The Sidewalk
(Image credits: RedRoseRattus)
It seems that Julian Beever is a huge fan of brands.
Box Of Chalks
(Image credits: RedRoseRattus)
Those must be the chalks he uses for his pavement drawings.
A Dead Fly On The Sidewalk
(Image credits: RedRoseRattus)
Julian Beever knows how to make his drawing even cooler.
Transformer at Union Square
(Image credits: hotdogger13)
Transformer comes out from the pavement. Seems a bit astonished.
Holes on San Francisco pavement
(Image credits: gorditojaramillo)
Be careful not to fall down here!
Nokia Town?
(Image credits: Roslan Tangah (aka Rasso))
This drawing is in Singapore. Not sure if the title is correct. Again, it shows that he is a fan of brands. Or maybe Nokia paid him?
Dies Irae (Day of Wrath)
(Image credits: Panchóv)
The day of wrath has begun with this hole on the pavement.
Batman & Robin to the Rescue
(Image credits: RedRoseRattus)
It is still hard to believe that it is entirely flat surface.
Water Rafting
(Image credits: La Mindi)
The illusion is quite strong here, of course they are just sitting in one place and look quite stupid for the people passing by.
Ants
(Image credits: d.e.r.f.)
At first, it is hard to understand what the drawing is all about. But I can cite the author from his website: “Ants : a colony of leaf-cutter ants builds a bridge in Buenos Aires.” Would you have guessed it?
Arctic street conditions
(Image credits: Zahorí)
After a hard work a seal came out of the pavement and rewarded Julian Beever with a soft drink.
DHL Boy
(Image credits: Jonathan Dann)
A DHL boy delivering a parcel all the way from China - that’s how they do it so fast!
Push the bout out
(Image credits: Richard Johnson Hurtado)
I think it is the most realistic illusion, seems like a real hole with a water inside.
Politicians Meeting Their End
(Image credits: Richard Johnson Hurtado)
At last - politicians are meeting their end! But don’t be so happy, its just an illusionary drawing…
It was drawn near The Bank of England and was commissioned by Channel 4’s Midnight Special for the night of the 1997 General Election.
Bottle of Beer
(Image credits: Pauky)
This picture would look best if someone was standing on it’s cork. (I think there is such picture in authors website).
Gold digging
(Image credits: Richard Johnson Hurtado)
(Image credits: Richard Johnson Hurtado)
(Image credits: Richard Johnson Hurtado)
(Image credits: Richard Johnson Hurtado)
(Image credits: Richard Johnson Hurtado)
This guy is incredible! (and must be rich too, since he found gold beneath the pavement).
The series were used by White’s Electronics of Inverness in Treasure Hunting magazine.
Taking the plunge
(Image credits: bisonbison)
If Julian really took that plunge, that must have hurt his head really bad.
Beneath every street
(Image credits: BisonBison)
Beneath every street there are pipes. Have a drink!
Don’t forget to visit Julian Beever website for more Amazing 3D Sidewalk Art here: users.skynet.be/J.Beever/pave.htm
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June 18th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
AND THE MIND IS FASTER THAN THE HAND.
June 18th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
THE MIND IS FASTER THAN THE EYE.
June 5th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
i dont get how they do it! its amazing! Love it!
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:42 am
sooooooooooooooo amazing!!!!!!!!!!! sh**
May 18th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Wow those are very gorgeous. It would really be nice to see him do that in person or maybe see one of those. my favorite is the coke bottle one because it looks so real with the “light” shining off it lol
April 15th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
is the cola bottle really just a picture….wow, amazing!!
March 13th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
crrazy
March 13th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
O KURVAS HIE ONCI KIED MOJO SUKIA FUKCEKAS
March 10th, 2009 at 11:06 am
I am totally amazed! The guy who creates these street art is really awesome.
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 am
i am only nine years old, i had keen interest in art but now its my dream after looking at those pictures
March 1st, 2009 at 6:42 am
one word,fantastic.
February 16th, 2009 at 8:47 am
These are increadible! Where are they located? Anyone know? If you do contact me at socceroxs12@yahoo.com!!
Thanx~ Tonya
February 13th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I really wish I was an artist so i could make a pitfall on my front door step..
lolol
might keep the Jahova’s Witnesses away..
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:56 pm
U KNOW WHAT I AM A BIT OF AN ARTIST MYSELF
AND I AM ONLY 12
WE SHOULD GET TOGETHER AND DRAW
YOU COULD GIVE ME SOME POINTERS
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
THOSE WERE SUPPER COOL
I REALLY ENJOYED LOOKING AT THEM
BUT TRY DOING SOMETHING ELSE
SOMETHING UNEXPECTED
IT CAN BE ANYTHING YOU WANT IT TO BE
LIKE A BUTT SHAKING VEE NECK COUTEN CANDY HAED WITH A HIT OF SASSY
OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT
February 1st, 2009 at 9:17 am
I’ve seen some but not all of these before. I’d really love to watch this guy do these in person.
January 25th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
absolutely stunning!!
January 25th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
WOW.. they ALL are amazing..
I wish I were that talented….
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:40 am
This weblink travels around in Europe as well; There’s realy only 2 words suitable for this and that’s AMAZING STUFF!!!!!
Would like to see him work in the streets of Amsterdam!
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:46 am
aamazing………………………… i have no word 2 say…………………… really gud………………
January 21st, 2009 at 8:43 am
oh! I’m so surprised at that pictures! so GOOD!
January 20th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
if you haven’t seen this you need to cause shows that no matter who you are you can do anything. i love you !!!!! your both inspiring and awesome
January 20th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
AWESOME 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 20th, 2009 at 7:17 am
I love this guys work - I’ve seen loads of emails over the last few years with his work on them and I’d really like to see what they look like in real life!! Does anybody know if he publishes a timetable of where he’s going to be???
January 19th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
By far the greatest form of urban art.
January 19th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
HOLY SH*T THIS STUFF IS AWESOME!!!!!!
January 19th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Here is a video of Julian beever while creating a 3d drawing for Centraal Beheer…http://twoifbysee.blogspot.com/2008/09/3d-chalk-artist-for-julian-beever.html
January 19th, 2009 at 11:32 am
I’ve seen some of these before, but a bunch are new to me. Really great stuff. This guy is an amazing artist!
January 19th, 2009 at 10:25 am
cool
January 18th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
This is amazing!
January 18th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I have no words for it but DAMN… :d
January 18th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Dig It!!
January 18th, 2009 at 12:52 am
these are lame. like, really lame. get a life and try doing real art work ffs.
January 17th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Wow its incredible the man is a genius
January 17th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Very creative and well done. I have seen many of these before but they are worth going over and over.
January 17th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Cool as heck! - even though I have seen some of these. There’s an e-mail going around with more than this website has….
I hope it builds!
January 17th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Friggin’ amazing.
January 17th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
These are seriously amazing. I wish my town would have stuff like this. +)
January 17th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Amazing ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ guys…thanks
January 17th, 2009 at 11:20 am
This is totally mind blowing. Kudos to this exciting genre !!!!!
January 17th, 2009 at 11:17 am
amazing!!!!!
January 17th, 2009 at 11:05 am
INSANE !!! Da Vinci wouldnt be this amazing !!!!11
January 17th, 2009 at 10:21 am
oh my god….!! what’s an amazing art, i’ve never seen this before in this world, genius!!
January 17th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Wonderful piece of work! I liked them all… Amazing!
January 17th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Wow, I just love street art!
January 17th, 2009 at 7:39 am
This is …”WOW”!
January 17th, 2009 at 7:28 am
just wow. OO
January 17th, 2009 at 5:55 am
Thanks for this. The guy digging for gold is brilliant.
January 17th, 2009 at 5:30 am
This is ABSOLUTELY WTF.
January 17th, 2009 at 5:18 am
Most of these were made in Brussels.