Masterpiece Pavement Artist: Julian Beever

Amazing effect! Another masterpiece from Julian Beever (others here).

The below drawing is just chalk on the pavement.

Julian Beever has made pavement drawings for over ten years. This drawing is just one illusion of a recent batch posted on his site.

Here is a photo of the Julian kneeling on top of a bottle of Slate 20, apparently begging for a drink.


Little <-> Large
(C) 2012 Julian beever

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Urban Rapids Optical Illusion

Julian Beever, sometimes referred to as the "Pavement Picasso" is in West Virginia. Julian is a resident of the United Kingdom. He has been making pavement drawings for about 15 years and has worked across Europe, Australia and the United States.


Julian Beever
(c)2012
Photographer Rick Lee
Used w/permission

He has just finished his latest masterpiece as part of FestivALL Charleston 2012
“A City Becomes a Work of Art”. Julian's preliminary sketches depicted an urban theme with a skyscraper. However, the FestivALL committee suggested a drawing more in tone with the state.


The Beginning
(c) 2012
Photographer Adam Harris

Typically his creations take about 24 hours of work to complete. Julian started his latest work at about 11am on Monday 18 June and he finished it up about 6pm on Thursday the 21st. Rick Lee was on hand for the final hours and has allowed us the honor of showing his photos here.

The following photographs were all taken by commercial photographer Rick Lee. To start with here is one of Julian Beever putting the finishing touches on this excellent work of art.


Work in Progress
(c)2012
Photographer Rick Lee
Used w/permission

Being the only professional photographer left when Julian was finished Rick got to push the button on Julian's camera and get the artist trying out his latest creation.


Julian Beever taking the first ride down the "Urban Rapids"
(c)2012
Photographer Rick Lee
Used w/permission

This type of art is anamorphosis, which means the image appears distorted unless it is viewed from a special angle or with a special instrument. Below is a view of the finished artwork from the back angle. Our cute little raft is now very odd and the little ledges at the edge of the pavement are now huge.



Reverse image "Urban Rapids"
(c)2012
Photographer Rick Lee
Used w/permission

For more behind the scenes and "work in progress" photos check out this post by Rick Lee. Thanks a lot Rick for allowing me to use these images and keep up the great work in allowing us the peek into your world.

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Pavement Optical Illusions

Absolutely Amazing! Remember the below drawings are in chalk on the pavement. Check out some of the reactions these drawings are getting.

Julian Beever has made pavement drawings for over ten years. He has worked in the U.K., Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, the USA and Australia.

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.

Pre-modernist and post-modernist

Girl on a beach mat

Push the boat out

Other Julian Beever Works

Treasure Hunting
The Real Thing
Politicians Meeting Their End
World's Biggest Fly-Spray
The Rescue
Portable Computer
Swimming-Pool In The High Street
Self-Portrait Of The Artist
Arctic Street
Rembrandt

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Rembrandt

Julian Beever has made pavement drawings for over ten years. He has worked in the U.K., Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, the USA and Australia.

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.

This box of Rembrandt pastels was drawn with Rembrandt pastels.

Copyright Julian Beever. Used with permission.

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Arctic Street Conditions With Soft Drink

Julian Beever has made pavement drawings for over ten years. He has worked in the U.K., Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, the USA and Australia.

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.

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Self-Portrait Of The Artist With Liquid Refreshment

Julian Beever has made pavement drawings for over ten years. He has worked in the U.K., Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, the USA and Australia.

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.

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Swimming-Pool In The High Street

Julian Beever has made pavement drawings for over ten years. He has worked in the U.K., Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, the USA and Australia.

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.

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Portable Computer

Julian Beever has made pavement drawings for over ten years. He has worked in the U.K., Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, the USA and Australia.

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.

The illusion of the Portable Computer was drawn on The Strand, London and was commissioned by Procom.

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Politicians Meeting Their End

Julian Beever has made pavement drawings for over ten years. He has worked in the U.K., Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, the USA and Australia.

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.

The illusion of the Politicians Meeting Their End was drawn outside The Bank of England and was commissioned by Channel 4's Midnight Special for the night of the 1997 General Election.

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World's Biggest Fly-Spray

Julian Beever has made pavement drawings for over ten years. He has worked in the U.K., Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, the USA and Australia.

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.

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The Rescue

Julian Beever has made pavement drawings for over ten years. He has worked in the U.K., Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, the USA and Australia.

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint. This one was designed to be viewed through an inverting mirror.

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The Real Thing

Julian Beever has made pavement drawings for over ten years. He has worked in the U.K., Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, the USA and Australia.

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.

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Treasure Hunting

Julian Beever created these pavement drawings and took these pictures for a series used by White's Electronics of Inverness in Treasure Hunting magazine.

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Reflections

Here is another one by Kurt Wenner. Go his site to see the rest of this artist's work. Here is a good question and answer session with the artist.

Reflections,

Grazie di Curtatone, Italy

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Absolut Wenner

The below 3d street art was done by Kurt Wenner, Master Street Painter. From Kurt's site the following is gathered.

Kurt Wenner was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and raised in Santa Barbara, California. He produced his first commissioned mural at the age of sixteen and by seventeen was earning his living as a graphic artist. He attended both Rhode Island School of Design and Art Center College of Design. He was employed by NASA as an advanced scientific space illustrator, creating conceptual paintings of future space projects and extra-terrestrial landscapes according to the latest scientific information provided by the Voyager spacecraft. In 1982, he left NASA and sold his belongings to go to Italy and study art. Living in Rome, Wenner studied the great masters and drew constantly from classical sculptures in the museums. Read On...

"Absolut Wenner"

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Wenner was asked to create a print ad for Absolut Vodka as part of its prestigious artist ad series. Wenner joined the ranks of well known artists such as Warhol and Haring who have participated in the series. The ad, known as Absolut Wenner, began appearing in magazines in September 1996. Absolut Vodka also filmed the creation of Wenner's art for a television commercial.

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