Artist David Zinn brings charming chalk drawings to city streets in Laguna Beach

Artist David Zinn uses chalk and charcoal to draw whimsical characters in Laguna Beach, California. He creates optical illusions in the space around him, using overgrown grass and cracks in sidewalks, to delight audiences as long as the chalk and charcoal last. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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[@bartman898]

I enjoy sidewalk art because it celebrates the making of the art more than the results.

[@roscothestowaway]

My company hired David to do some (boring) technical graphic illustration way back in 1999. He was professional and easy to work with. So happy to see him shining as a true artist and spreading joy when we need it most!

[@thcrtn]

My mom sent me this, how she sees news a few miles from me but thousands of miles from her is beyond me🤣 thanx mom for sharing any Artis that reminds you you birthed an artist... It sweet to know I'm on your mind at times...

[@cloo2937]

Your mom loves u to the moon 🌙and back. What an amazing mommy 👏 . Your comment put ah smile on my face ☺. God bless her 🙏 and u...

[@touchyourtaffytoes]

Love his art. I have been following him on Facebook for years. Glad to see David getting national attention.

[@jackhcpa]

I was about to say the same. Hope this story help get his name out there even more …

[@midnightmilkman1]

What's his page on Facebook ?

[@deborahgustafson8274]

@@midnightmilkman1 He's listed under his name, & he's on Instagram too. I've followed him for years on FB, his work makes me smile every time. Not many things can do that in this World.

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

Just wonderful.

[@judekanawati7467]

This guy's drawings can appear on commercials related to educational purposes or even marketing for keeping the cities clean using these characters

[@nuisanceyour4580]

How I wish to see these drawings every day !! That will certainly make my day !

[@dreed1058]

you can buy his postcards and other art - so fun!!

[@nuisanceyour4580]

@@dreed1058 Oh, thanks for the info !

[@cc6861]

He seen cute little characters in the sidewalks and brought them out so everyone else could see them! Thank s Dave for sharing your fun characters with everyone. Lots of ❤️ from Michigan.

[@BarbaraTechel]

I so adore him and his fun and whimsical work in this world!!

[@conniehenry2714]

Brings a smile to my face

[@GroundedSolidarity]

The woman who got emotional is sooo me ❤

[@candygram4435]

As wonderful as his drawings are, his captions are the icing on the cake

[@fabianchavez9310]

Finally get to see the face of the guy I watch on tick tock he is just amazing and I love his artwork

[@CRYDERSB]

Awesomeness

[@madwisdom4929]

*_Thank you for this amazing story_*

[@incognito595]

I think the word you're looking for is "DELIGHTFUL!"

[@hughvonniederhausern7791]

Very interesting story Charcoal and Chalk have been a standard art medium, for thousands of years, red ochre dirt, painted portraits on many of the Anasazi rocks and hunting markers, even in the tombs of the pharaoh's. Mosaics of baked clay, chiseled marble, it took a very long time to invent oil painting. Leonardo da Vinci and Michael Angelo, and Rembrandt had to become chemists, before they could attempt paintings with oil. Research into oil painting has come a long way since then.

[@ziggy33399]

Sooooooo wonderful, really. Wish I had the talent, would try to do the exact same thing.

[@angelbankslopez577]

Sir love the artwork around the city would love to see in Boston after he draws it someone needs to go around and clear coat his drawing real fast on the floor for they can stay permanent clear coat

[@CathleenMotta]

838pm on 4/21/24 . Such fun. Impressive 😊

[@annabella7285]

Wow! We go walking here every weekend and never knew! What a wonderful story!

[@210sesatx5]

Love what she's wearing!! Besides the art!!

[@marcwheeler4406]

I love to sketch... if I saw him this artist chalking I would sit and sketch him drawing.....

[@incognito595]

He is meant for MUCH BIGGER THINGS!

[@marlenebtagelman2451]

Please come to Minnesotaa!

[@incognito595]

The Oreo cookie!

[@josephnaut5266]

Where do you buy the chalk pencils for sidewalk art?

[@hughvonniederhausern7791]

We must all recognize that art is an expression or passion to express the mind. Very few Artists ever receive any money for their artwork. Leonardo da Vinci , did earn a living from his art. Michelangelo was paid for art work. Rembrandt got paid for his artwork. Vincent Vango did not earn any money. Pablo Picasso did not get paid for his paintings. But he did get a lot of art critics to stand on their heads.

[@ruthbriggs5372]

Okay, I'll do it! 😊❤

[@retroblue4748]

Finally! A face to the art work!!! Facebook won’t let me comment! New policy.

[@catoftruth1044]

i prefer this over spray paints. its easy to washout

[@soniatriana9091]

I’ve seen a few of his drawings! They definitely make you smile & you really appreciate the whimsical nature of them & the creativity of the artist!! The interviewer should’ve done a much better job!!

[@vagvolgyiattila]

❤

[@maureenedonovan9935]

I love you.

[@gregdahlen4375]

his work isn't that edgy but i love his idea about noticing things you take for granted

[@robertortiz1710]

@David zinn I get it!!!

[@user-fp2ih4mo4w]

👍❤😍🥇

[@MeMeDaVinci]

He is the new Banksy.

[@ritahorvath8207]

. or even better . . . 🎈

[@DavidHaydenFreeThinker]

If his artwork becomes valuable like Banksy, pretty soon people will be ripping out bricks and chunks of pavement with his art on it.

[@colettemarkle8427]

😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@christophermhuntsr]

Should clear spray paint to protect

[@kenmcleong8175]

Better with English captions for international viewers

[@dandsw9750]

Calk Zone

[@Slippindisc]

why is the news lady dressed like a street walker?

[@DavidHaydenFreeThinker]

If he wanted he could seal his art work to protect it from the elements. But then it may turn into graffiti and have legal implications. Though I don't suspect that many people would object to it being permanent, considering the subject matter.

[@michaeldahmenART24]

🙌⛩️🕉️☯️⚛️⛩️🙌.