The 3D Chalk Art of Julian Beever

I see a lot of really silly and ridiculous stuff on MySpace bulletins, but I’d have to say that this is by far the absolutely coolest chain letter i’ve received so far.

The picture above and below are examples of 3D Chalk Art (called “anamorphism”) done by British artist Julian Beever. He travels the world leaving his mind-blowing perspective art on sidewalks everywhere.

Here’s the blurb about him on his Wikipedia page:

Julian Beever is a British chalk artist who creates 3D chalk drawings on pavement using a projection called anamorphism that creates the illusion, or Trompe-l’oeil. His street paintings appear to defy the laws of perspective.

Besides the 3D art, Beever paints murals and replicas of the works of masters. He is often hired as a performance artist and to create murals for companies. Beever is interested in advertising and marketing, as well. He has worked in the U.K., Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, the USA and Australia.

There are several more available on his official website (currently down), and even more if just Google search his name. Here’s a few of my favorites:

Lady in a swimming pool (seen at correct angle)

Lady in a swimming pool (seen from wrong angle, to give you an idea of how it’s done)

People are actually walking around the “hole”

It’s a schooner!

And my all time favorite:

Du-na-na-na-na-na-na-nana Batman!

To see more artwork by Julian Beever:
Offical website (currently down)
Wikipedia Page

Link: The 3D Chalk Art of Julian Beever

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bdogg_mcgee said:

heh heh–his last name’s Beever.

God I have a sick mind….

Commented on March 31st, 2006 at 4:43 pm.

Gymshoes said:

This is AMAZING! I can’t believe it! Thanks for posting this. These photos are jaw-dropping. If I don’t stop gaping I’ll be drooling on myself in a minute! Really Awesome art!

Commented on April 1st, 2006 at 8:18 am.

Mishun69 said:

The Artists name and backstory accompyning these pictures changes among sites. Some refer to Julian Beever from England and others say the artists’ name is Kurt Wenner, born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. WHATS THE DEAL, WHO’S THE PLAGARIST?

Commented on May 7th, 2006 at 11:29 pm.

Sofy said:

his name’s really kurt wenner, and he’s an american chalk artist, and more!

you can believe me when I tell you, I’m an art history student and I recently studied anamorphism and some of his work…so! mystery solved!
ciau!

Commented on October 30th, 2006 at 5:15 pm.

Haggis said:

Actually both Kurt and Julian’s artwork are featured here and among the many chain letters/myspace bulletins around the net. Both are known for their elaborate chalk art, but often get confused for one another.

Commented on October 30th, 2006 at 5:20 pm.

Karen said:

Fantastic stuff, thanks for the link to his homepage. His “traditional” art is something I hadn’t seen before.

Commented on January 5th, 2007 at 7:53 am.

boogie said:

your drawing are amazing i wish i could be like you.

Commented on April 17th, 2007 at 1:21 pm.

froggiegrl95 said:

this is such awesome work!!! can anyone believe that “Coke” bottle??!!?? it’s so cool!!

Commented on April 29th, 2007 at 6:11 pm.

Eurphoria said:

WTF how do u….well howeva he does it he’s very talented nice 1 mate

Commented on May 29th, 2007 at 9:37 am.

jim bob said:

holy sh*t u r amazing dude

Commented on September 15th, 2007 at 8:12 am.

Shawty said:

That stuff is so KOOL!! I am doing a project on Julian Beever and he is just so kool. i am going 2 love doing this project a lot!!!
:-)!!!

Commented on January 27th, 2008 at 5:26 pm.

Big Shevah Shawty said:

dude u r so tite!!!! i rilly wish i could draw like that. . . i mean 3 - d 4rom only one angle.

Commented on April 3rd, 2008 at 3:16 pm.

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