Posts Tagged ‘art’

  • 23October
    Artistic Sidewalk Chalk Illusions

    Art can really be found or formed anywhere. It just takes the right artist to have a vision and run with it. Here at Logo Blog, we strive to share fascinating stories and news about logos, but I came across these amazing photos and felt the incredible artwork was well worth sharing.

    Sidewalk chalk art is usually referred to as street painting, which started throughout Europe during the 16th century. During that time, original street painters created religious images during festivals or in front of churches. Even the movie “Mary Poppins” brought light to this form of artwork when the characters jump into the designs on the street before the rain washes them away.

    The chalk drawings below are the great works of Julian Beever and Kurt Wenner. Although both artists have different styles, together they create these beautiful 3D illusions. It’s pretty hard to tell what’s real and what isn’t, but take a look for yourself. They are truly an inspiration.

    Coca Cola Bottle Chalk Art

    This is a great image of an old fashioned Coca-Cola bottle. Too bad that the shine covers up most of the logo!

    Arctic Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Boat Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Computer Sidewalk Chalk Art

    This is great advertising for Sony. They must’ve sponsored this design, bringing advertising to another level. You can’t possibly ignore a giant computer hand drawn at your feet.

    Missing Bricks Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Rembrandt Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Kids at play Sidewalk Chalk Art

    It’s all about the perspective. You just need to see it at the right angle. Below is a series of photos in which Julian Beever creates different scenarios to show progression …I can’t even imagine how long this must have taken.

    Hidden Treasure Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Hidden Treaure 2

    Hidden Treasure 3

    Hidden Treaure 4

    Swimming Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Swimming Wrongview Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Now you can see how it’s done! It looks so odd to see it at the wrong angle. Notice the Coca-Cola product placement all over the above images.

    Globe Wrongview Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Globe Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Bottomless Pit Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Rescue Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Spiderman Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Batman Sidewalk Chalk Art

    I think the Batman and Spiderman creations are the most creative of them all. It really takes your breath away and is extremely believable.

    Butterfly Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Fountain Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Hosepipe Sidewalk Chalk Art

    Dead Fly Sidewalk Chalk Art

    What an amazing talent. I couldn’t imagine working so hard on something that the rain will wash away. Sidewalk art is a truly inspirational art form. Enjoy!

    -Nora Reed

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  • 08May
    Fantastic Fantasy Art

    We all have pretty wild imaginations and can dream up some really interesting concepts or creatures. In some parts of our minds, I’m sure we’d all agree, it would be really cool if these things existed. This is why the fantasy genre is so popular and fascinating to us. It’s all about a dreamworld where we can make anything happen. Artists, writers, filmmakers and others have all taken advantage of these ideas when creating beautiful work full of mythical creatures and places. Here are some breathtaking examples of a few artists’ renditions of those fantasy worlds.
    -Nora Reed

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