Comments on: Chalk One Up for Julian

Chalk One Up for Julian

alms — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:16:15 -0800

Julians Beever draws on sidewalks with chalk. His drawings range from insects to commercial objects to self portraits. I don't know if he designs them on a his laptop, but as with LCD screens, viewing angle is critically important.

By: DeepFriedTwinkies

DeepFriedTwinkies — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:20:08 -0800

Very talented guy. Great link alms.

By: Staggering Jack

Staggering Jack — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:27:11 -0800

I walk by a street artist everyday who recreates renaissance paintings in chalk on the sidewalk. I thought that was pretty cool until this post - these pictures here are amazing. The 3-d effect is very impressive. Thanks for the post.

By: fenriq

fenriq — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:32:08 -0800

Great stuff and a very unfortunate name.

By: puke & cry

puke & cry — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:32:57 -0800

By: Ryvar

Ryvar — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:39:53 -0800

It sometimes seems that corporate anything is anathema to many urban artists (and not without reason). It's refreshing to see one who very clearly doesn't let things like that factor into his decisions regarding what to draw.

By: Doohickie

Doohickie — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:43:24 -0800

The "also" link doesn't work. That is some cool stuff, though. FIrst time I'm seeing it; thanks.

By: nobody

nobody — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:46:38 -0800

Neat. Thanks. alms.

By: handshake

handshake — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:56:42 -0800

Wow. Awesome stuff. Thanks!

By: tarantula

tarantula — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:15:41 -0800

this metafilter IS more addictive that crack! hep me hep me!

By: buriednexttoyou

buriednexttoyou — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:17:02 -0800

This is fantastic!

By: farishta

farishta — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:23:48 -0800

Incredible stuff. Great link.

By: reflection

reflection — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:31:36 -0800

this one on archive.org is impressive

By: vacapinta

vacapinta — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:43:24 -0800

Aha! What I've been asking for all along: Swimming pool (viewed properly) Swimming pool (viewed from the other side)

By: ashbury

ashbury — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:44:45 -0800

Completely remarkable!! Thanks for the links.

By: Witty

Witty — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:45:53 -0800

Wow... how inspiring. The thing about this kind of art that I find difficult to come to terms with is the reality that it's temporary... all that work and beauty, just to be washed away someday. Sand castles are the same way. Awesome.

By: puke & cry

puke & cry — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:47:09 -0800

whoops, also.

By: Civil_Disobedient

Civil_Disobedient — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:49:46 -0800

Wow, I love anamorphic images. This is inspiring stuff. Thanks!

By: muddgirl

muddgirl — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:28:45 -0800

These are simply breath taking. Wish I could see them in person - I can't seem to convince myself that they're all illusions.

By: slf

slf — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 13:48:38 -0800

The 3D effect is pretty awesome.

By: blendor

blendor — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 14:26:55 -0800

Wow - that coke bottle one is amazing.

By: NickDouglas

NickDouglas — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 14:27:32 -0800

Oh man, until I saw the pool picture from a different angle, I had no idea how hard it'd be to pull these off. Holy shit.

By: Ricky_gr10

Ricky_gr10 — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 17:56:28 -0800

Amazing! Great post.

By: renesisx

renesisx — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 18:06:30 -0800

When he draws a 4-D hypersphere on that 2-D pavement I'll be even more impressed ;)

By: Pinback

Pinback — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 18:32:54 -0800

renesisx: When you try that, this is what happens ;-)

By: quonsar

quonsar — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:41:48 -0800

i can't stop reading the first sentence of this FPP out loud.

By: UseyurBrain

UseyurBrain — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 20:08:41 -0800

This is the coolest thing I have seen in a long time.

By: Hat Maui

Hat Maui — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 22:58:21 -0800

the I Madonnari is a sidewalk chalk drawing festival that takes place the world over.

By: mek

mek — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 02:34:02 -0800

This is one of the greatest FPPs in a long time. Thanks so much.

By: deborah

deborah — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 17:39:05 -0800

Wow.