We at Bored Panda have been following David Zinn's cute street art since 2012. Back in the day, we introduced David's first character named Sluggo – a green semi-subterranean inhabitant, who appeared doing all sorts of shenanigans on the streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Street art is there to surprise and inspire us, to shake up the often dull urban environments in which it can usually be found in order to give us a fresh perspective on our otherwise familiar neighborhoods and streets. But sometimes street art goes one step further than that by not only altering the world around it, but actually interacting with it. Check out the pictures below to see what we mean. Compiled by Bored Panda, the list contains some of the cleverest and most eye-catching examples of what happens when street art meets nature. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!
Sidewalk chalk art is a wonderful way for children to express themselves! Not only are the stakes low — the art will be washed away in the next rainfall
Drawings in Sidewalk Chalk Art
Jan Riggins and her 13-year-old daughter Olivia have always loved chalk art. Before the pandemic, they used to partake in sidewalk art competitions whenever the opportunity arose, but now they're dazzling their neighbors in one Fort Worth neighborhood in Texas. "When all of the festivals started getting canceled or postponed, I was really disappointed," Jen, who also paints in watercolor and oils, told Bored Panda. "That’s when I decided to just start using my sidewalk and driveway."
Michigan-based illustrator David Zinn has an eye for integrating the real world into the two-dimensional plane. Zinn is known for his cast of cute critters who find their way to some of Ann Arbor and Detroit's most notable landmarks, bringing an extra feeling of joy to people passing by.
Michigan-based illustrator David Zinn has an eye for integrating the real world into the two-dimensional plane. Zinn is known for his cast of cute critters who find their way to some of Ann Arbor and Detroit's most notable landmarks, bringing an extra feeling of joy to people passing by.
“I’m feeling grateful that there are opportunities for cheerful nonsense even in the middle of this very weird time.”
Artist David Zinn creates amazing and immersive sidewalk art using chalk, charcoal and his surroundings. The art brings boring locations to life.
This gallery will brighten your day
Rehab of an indoor chalk art installation from several years ago. Nice to see that some romances remain forever on the precipice.
Quarantine might have trapped us inside the shells of our houses; however, some people are finding ways to escape the mundane repetition of our reality and venture out on colorful adventures. A family in Atlanta use bright chalk crayons to create wondrous settings for the family’s children to play in.
David Zinn has always come out on the surface of creative world with unique and original art pieces since 1987. His inventive style and proficient approach are deep seated within his mind that creates outclass
Various Street ArT 🌎 Archive
These sidewalk chalk ideas are so awesome! Seriously, some people so creative!? There are so many fun ideas and so many great photo opportunities! I wish we had an asphalt driveway so we could try more of these out at home! Do you get a mental block when you have a blank canvas in front of you? And your kids are saying, 'Draw something! Draw something!' - I usually end up drawing a flower, or sometimes a rainbow, but then I'm stumped. I feel the same way with a giant blank driveway and sidewalk chalk, except it's so much worse! What
We at Bored Panda have been following David Zinn's cute street art since 2012. Back in the day, we introduced David's first character named Sluggo – a green semi-subterranean inhabitant, who appeared doing all sorts of shenanigans on the streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
There’s only so much most of us can see when looking at basic pavement. Not David Zinn, though. This talented artist is from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is well-known for his chalk-drawn pieces on the streets. His drawings follow the adventures of random adorable characters and are very popular among David’s more than 600K followers on Instagram.
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You won't believe your eyes.
While staying at home for the COVID-19 pandemic might be difficult for some, others have decided to make the most out of the situation. It gives many humans the time they need to enjoy their hobbies and pick up new skills. Jean Jones, an art teacher in Utah, decided to work on a new art medium during her quarantine. During her free time, Jones used chalk to create a masterpiece that any dog lover is sure to love. As soon ... Read more
David Zinn is a passionate sidewalk chalk artist who creates playful street art with a sense of humor. He finds any opportunities and makes his cute
This gallery will brighten your day
“I’m feeling grateful that there are opportunities for cheerful nonsense even in the middle of this very weird time.”
Small pieces of art that brighten up the day of the viewers on their way past them. David Zinn specialises in chalk art. A medium, that given its location, is temporary in nature. Luckily it gets immortalised by the artist in photos, so that he and we always have a record of it. Street art, that can't help but bring a smile to your face, given all of the lovely creatures that feature in them. Zinn utilises loose stones brickwork, concrete walls, pavements, sidewalks and so much more... doing a fantastic job inserting his work, into the busy urban tapestry that are our cities. Enjoy this page of fleeting artwork that reminds us that things don't last and that change is always just around the corner. Embracing it, makes enjoying it so much more easy and precious for its duration. Ps. I gave the images some titles. The birthday Dinosaur. Press the Image to Enlarge it. The ginger cat in jail. Press the Image to Enlarge it. The dragon in the wall. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Just listening to a few tunes. Press the Image to Enlarge it. The escape plan worked. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Lowering the bucket for supplies. Press the Image to Enlarge it. An amazing mustache. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Creatures inside the wall. Press the Image to Enlarge it. The rock Dinosaur. Press the Image to Enlarge it. A hole in the paving. Press the Image to Enlarge it. A home in the rock. Press the Image to Enlarge it. The little mouse in the rain. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Mice to the rescue. Press the Image to Enlarge it. The little pig's underground layer. Press the Image to Enlarge it. A plant makes everything more colorful and scented. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Otter waterlogged. Press the Image to Enlarge it.
Here are 50 summer sidewalk chalk art ideas that are guaranteed to inspire you this summer. These fun projects are a great way to spend warm summer days.
Mom of Stacy Lazzara has been drawing with sidewalk chalk to create gorgeous landscapes for her children to pose for photos with while staying at home.
Artist David Zinn creates amazing and immersive sidewalk art using chalk, charcoal and his surroundings. The art brings boring locations to life.
David Zinn is an artist from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is well-known for his “ephemeral art,” created on the streets and composed entirely of chalk, charcoal, and random objects found on the premises. Cracks, holes, and small grooves are enough for Zinn to notice the figures they suggest and that’s where he gets most of his inspiration from; his work is done on the go.
There’s only so much most of us can see when looking at basic pavement. Not David Zinn, though. This talented artist is from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is well-known for his chalk-drawn pieces on the streets. His drawings follow the adventures of random adorable characters and are very popular among David’s more than 600K followers on Instagram.
