David Zinn: Chalk Art Brought to Life

David Zinn is an Ann Arbor artist known for his temporary street art composed entirely of chalk, charcoal and found objects that is entirely improvised on location. Most of these drawings (most notably "Sluggo") have appeared on sidewalks in Ann Arbor and elsewhere in Michigan, but some have surfaced as far away as subway platforms in Manhattan and construction debris in the Sonoran Desert. Zinn’s chalk work began in 2001 as an excuse to linger outdoors and pursue his inner-child, but has since achieved global notoriety.
Give his temporary chalk-based creatures a safe haven away from rain, by taking his art home with you: igg.me/at/davidzinn.
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[@cc6861]

I seen your interview on CBS Mornings, in Laguna beach, California. Keep bringing smiles to the world. Thank you for your art.

[@Willow76ny]

We need more happiness like him in the world. ❤️

[@Blank-ez7mu]

You're a huge inspiration for my street art thank you you're showing me that my art isn't for nothing ❤️

[@joanstuarttaylor4500]

Magic, just magic. It makes me smile and so feel happy. :) thank you.

[@elizabethbrown2960]

Cheered me up today God bless you 🙏🥀

[@tater760]

Very cool I love your characters! How and why would anyone give this a thumbs down! Obviously they're jealous.

[@Catlady77777]

I love what you bring.

[@janakujawa1629]

I love these drawings!!!

[@nilodrallub7812]

Please Sir , NEVER stop doing these wonderful works of art ! I found you on Yahoo and now a subscriber. WONDERFUL WONDERFUL

[@susanchee5152]

So glad that a friend shared a video of you in our chat group. What a rich imagination you have in bringing the magic to the mundane! Well done and keep ‘em comin... Susan

[@eldjango7385]

I like: Q "When did you start painting?" A: "The same moment you did, the question is, when did you stop painting"

[@elainebailey7844]

Totally delightful. Thank you for never letting your inner child fade away! Totally agree, although it has taken me almost 80 years to get out my crayons again. We need as much of this as we can muster.

[@prisonwifeJuli]

David thank you so much for your workshop today in the ever sunny Seattle Where chalk dust never runs down the drain! Except when it does and folks draw a river to the Grate Artist full of fish swimming to our Maker as you whisper words of encouragement to all Creation. Hope springs eternal that you will deign to visit our fairly moist region again.

[@bertemu]

Like your work. You where on Dutch television 📺 👍🏼

[@bernhardweber1441]

great drawings, great video, great dude :)

[@haojiezhu3264]

absolutely incredible!

[@RozzieLee]

This was amazing, well done production team and thank you for the insightful thoughts and talented work David Zinn!

[@VideoVision360]

Very very kind CCA :)))

[@francecote7005]

Thank you for bringing fantasy into everyday life, your imagination is absolutely magical

[@haythamahmed6100]

What is the name of these colors Please reply my friend

[@patrickhebenstreit3824]

FANTASY

[@patrickhebenstreit3824]

"Is FRANCE really your first name?LOL!"- PATRICK W. HEBENSTREIT

[@bradholmes1832]

Thank You Kindly David, Great Art, Great passion, and very easy to follow! Brad Holmes Tai Chi Gold Coast.

[@irini_michopoulou]

love your art..!

[@TheBirdandEagle]

Great videos. Wow!

[@birgitsulflow3186]

Danke David Zinn dass es dich gibt

[@ActionFigureReview]

Awesome!

[@karencole1623]

Love your point of view!

[@gjraj8247]

Amazing Arts, keep the fun and inspiration going :)

[@daniellemerlet]

Magnifique ! j'adore.

[@rozmilano]

David inn, you rock!......I am a painter and of course drawing I love, and I have always done this, my whole life.........I know just what you are saying, Thank you for the gifts you give us!

[@VideoVision360]

Keep on painting and drawing Roz :) We, the artists, need you!

[@stefs3460]

Have you ever come to our chalk festival in Lockport NY? There's a mixture every year of professional chalk artists, amateur artists, local high school, middle school and elementary school children that did well in art class the previous year can be presenters and everyone who can find room can draw in the free for all zone and the car that gets drawn on.

[@abcdeisthekey]

I like how he let the boy sit on his chalk art

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

[@mrsmc1303]

You got one more huge fan of your work. Thanks so much for sharing! It makes me happy to look at your drawings. 🙃😃

[@reginapustelak5420]

You sir are a genius

[@artiahluwalia9796]

Love how you think . Much love to you and your imaginary friends from me and mine ☺️

[@c9workshop435]

Stunning

[@Youmanity]

Thank you - thank you - thank you

[@Mid-Century-Modern-Lady]

Great!

[@adrigomo8019]

Simplemente Espectacularrr!!!!! Me enamore!😁🥰

[@816Tatiana]

AMAZING LOVE your work thanks for bringing joy to the world do you have a book, if not you should publish your works I would purchase it :)

[@karlpetersenstock]

Nice !!!

[@innersoundworlds]

Deeeeelightful!

[@rositahuff4858]

…brilliant

[@A4est]

Amazing, i wish I knew where he does this and if he'd come to our city

[@VideoVision360]

A4est Most of the time, David in drawing in Ann Arbor, MI. He's travels a lot though...never know!

[@VideoVision360]

He lives in Ann Arbor, MI. He travels and chalks all the time.

[@patrickhebenstreit3824]

"There are probably street artists in your city too right?Why not look for them first!"- PATRICK W. HEBENSTREIT

[@rebeccataylor4158]

You would make a BRILLIANT children's book artist!!! Even with your background in writing you could write the stories! In fact you could just use the side walk and the pictures you take of your work without having to make any lasting art! I'd definitely buy your work for my children!!!

[@haythamahmed6100]

What is the name of these colors Please reply my friend

[@jenniannwest5629]

What would it take to get you to come to maricopa, Az and star in a chalk arts festival in February?

[@StephanieTorba]

this makes me smile

[@sconixe54]

VRAIMENT MAGNIFIQUE

[@EndOfEntertainment]

cool stuff :)

[@MikeKleinsteuber]

The guy is brilliant

[@drawityourself6330]

Wow

[@hammockmonk]

No pressure, but you are my hero.😘

[@nowakowskipatricia4374]

GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@loveShamrock]

Amazing artist. May I know where you bought those Big color chalk?

[@balathamidisetty1010]

So, deeply in 💙💖💚💛💜💘💝

[@brozzi9951]

Rain: I"m bout to end this man's whole career

[@AspireToInspireLIU]

How

[@wemuk5170]

Yet, he resurrects each & every time for the rain must stop! This man doesn’t. 😆😂🤣

[@PISQUEFrancis]

Rain means he always has work ... and if his character isn't "here", anymore, it must be "over there". So seeing it today is as special as seeing it a week later ...

[@zerofucksgiven4607]

That's awesome...where in Michigan are you???I use to live in benton harbor...St Joseph. ..right on the lake...always made a point to go to chalk the walk...im trying to get these young people to do the same cuz they keep sniveling they are board...

[@VideoVision360]

He lives in Ann Arbor, MI. Chalkin' away!

[@angeladierckman2801]

Where do you get all of your chalk? My teenage daughter is in a contest in May, and crayola isn’t cutting it. Thanx

[@amazingracable]

02:44 - 02:54 WOW!

[@jackwolkkariman]

Mahtavaa.

[@janice.thomas.6349]

💜💕💜💕🐘

[@leotoqqelt]

My name is leonie zinn i'm frome hessen thet's in germenay

[@nalinybarretofrancisco8427]

👌✌💞

[@haythamahmed6100]

What is the name of these colors Please reply my friend

[@Lasp9992]

i think is chalk

[@Happy2foundUUU]

[[ children’s sidewalk chalk ]]. You might google " Maker Friday! David zinn: The World is His Canvas", Yahoo News has an article about him in 2015.

[@elisabethellis8851]

WOW1

[@alexijosebarrera9545]

Lo triste es que la tiza se borra con la lluvia

[@ritahorvath8207]

This is not sad . ☔

[@patrickhebenstreit3824]

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[@VeganRevolution]

Such a Cool guy Be Vegan :)

[@Ivymoon333]

Too bad he's not part of my Zinn family😂

[@patrickhebenstreit3824]

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[@Runner8617]

My question is who pays him to draw a temporary picture on public sidewalk??? He must have a different job that actually pays $$?

[@ritahorvath8207]

He does books Designs for lokal shops etc .

[@justjax518]

I bet his fingers are damaged.

[@annmarie9595]

Wow

[@tanugupta3210]

Wow