The pavement chalk artist is a master of art, perspective, creativity and performance. British artist Julian Beever is one such extraordinary master. More than just traditional flat drawings, the works Beever creates are uniquely three-dimensional anamorphic drawings. They are drawn in perspective and distorted so the subject can be viewed properly only from one particular viewpoint. For those who are standing in the right place, his chalk drawings invite them to step right into the scene or, in the case of the artist's well-known Swimming Pool in the High Street, dive right into the water. Pavement Chalk Artist includes a fabulous selection of Beever's most intriguing anamorphic drawings. Each one is accompanied by a description of the techniques he used and the challenges he overcame. These photographs record the development of his unusual skill and understanding of perspective. Readers can see how his art progresses and matures as he takes on commissioned works and a wealth of original, inventive subjects in locations worldwide. The photographs tell the story, giving readers both an understanding of the principles of this 3-D art form and the pleasure of sharing the scenes that passersby once enjoyed before these unique works disappeared forever.
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Pavement Chalk Artist is likely not to disappoint anyone. It's almost like traveling through strange lands and stopping every now and then to sit on top of Big Ben, haul a giant crab from the water, or catch a whale on a street on Salamanca, Spain.... Beever's art is -- pardon the expression -- unworldly -- and timeless, a suspension between what exists in Beever's mind and the ripple effect it has on the environment. Some of my favorite pieces include "Felix (the cat) Celebrates Chinese New Year," "Waste of Water," "Turkish Delights," "Spiderman Over London," "The Unstoppable Progress of the Garden Mole," "You Just Can't Get the Reindeer Anymore" ...and "Fish Supper at the Beach," in which the bird, not man, reaps the feast. "Pavement Chalk Artist" is incredibly wise, colorful and unique. It might encourage people to do something out of the ordinary, like Beever, with only a handful of chalk and the freedom of the streets.--Carol Wright"Manhattan Mercury" (05/15/2011)
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Julian Beever first drew chalk scenes around the United Kingdom, then worked as an itinerant artist to perfect his skills while financing his travel to cities around Europe, the United States, Australia and beyond. Weather and police officers were the main obstacles to work around,A" he writes. His art has appeared in London and Birmingham, New York City's Times Square, Paris, Buenos Aires and elsewhere.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book for my husband's birthday as he loves illusions. The pictures are quite amazing and the description of how these drawings are made very detailed and interesting. I should have liked to see them from a different angle, but an excellent book nevertheless.
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By L K GRICE
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This book is an absolute treasure for all fans of 3D pavement art. This book focuses on the master of 3D art, Julian Beever. His creations truly are fabulous and pure works of art. This book displays each of his greatest pieces in a beautiful format and the artist discusses each of them. Any fan of this type of art should have this book in there collection and it is perfect for coffee table discussions in this harcover oversized format.
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This book reveals not only the remarkable talents of an artist but also one who has a brilliant concept of perspective. This book not only brightens the moment but it also acts as a conversation maker.
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What an artist!
This book is a real treasure. The artist, Julian Beever, explains how, where and when he created his drawings - even pointing out where he was not happy with the outcome ... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Shazzabonne
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Coffe table book
Bought as a present for my wife who had it on her wish list. The sort of item that you think is interesting but would you buy it? Read more
Published 16 months ago by Paul J. Tompkins
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Awesome artwork
If you, or someone you know, is a fan of 3D art, then this is a brilliant book. Lovely big pictures that will amaze and astound time and time again. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. A. C. Crowe
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Awesome book
This is an awesome book, my grandson loves it. Julian Beever is a very talented man, his drawings are unbelievable. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs
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Pavement Chalk Artist
Excellent. Well worth the money. Receipient of gift was very happy with the product. Very good photos. Very clever man.
Published 21 months ago by Mre C. A. Steinwaltz
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