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!