Artist’s Chalk Sidewalk Drawings Will Mess With Your Perception

David Zinn is a street artist who has built a huge social following with his sidewalk drawings that play with people’s perceptions. He became fed-up with working indoors so he began drawing his interactive art on sidewalks.
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[@Devon-tc2sx]

At least if he goes to prison from drawing on public sidewalks he will be able to trick the guards into thinking he's still there but in reality he's at home with a cup of tea laughing at them.

[@constrruxt_6199]

It's chalk.

[@OrchidP]

I spat out my drink

[@wintersnowdaze7321]

LMAO 😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣

[@Uhhhhhhhhhm]

Laser Pistol wooooosh

[@jamesjames601]

Laser Pistol r/wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh

[@norasalihi4428]

I want to see one of them in real life!

[@ravewingz]

I have in a chalk festival! They are amazing but not by this guy

[@alyssaplayz5327]

Same like LOL it would be so cool btw 51 likes

[@bradensing1]

I've met him and gotten his signature

[@andyye1515]

Ok

[@pogzen2663]

@Dan Didnot bruh are you joking or not?

[@BlockWorks]

one small rain and his arts going from the sidewalk to history

[@lemonwedge6664]

lmaoo

[@Sophia-ananya]

This comment is underrated

[@leob4403]

He does it like that on purpose so he doesnt get problems from the police

[@steamkaptain9234]

@@leob4403 false, sidewalk chalk is not illegal. if you actually watched the video, he said himself that he knows this fact and that it is to avoid the pressure of a permanent piece of artwork. he doesn't have to worry about it, cuz it just goes away then he draws something new.

[@leob4403]

@@steamkaptain9234 the point is if he were to do it with permanent paint he would need permit probably since it could count as property damage or smth

[@theyscreamjulian4505]

If it rains once......

[@nickyella91]

Santi Cheeks Very unnecessary...

[@siptea3990]

@@coolestdude244 ooo snap xd

[@nickyella91]

pit At least she kept me :) Unlike some people

[@siptea3990]

@@nickyella91 proof ;p

[@siptea3990]

This is like a boxing match Now

[@jenn_1853]

Imagine taking a whole hour to gather courage to walk past a wild dog only to realise it was a street art illusion.

[@annie128h]

more like 1 minute

[@lemonwedge6664]

@@annie128h lmao

[@Ray-ks4bb]

@@annie128h it would feel like an hour for someone who's scared

[@annie128h]

@@Ray-ks4bb um i don’t think anyone would stand for an hour even a really scared person

[@Ray-ks4bb]

@@annie128h I mean it would FEEL like an hour to them, maybe. as someone who's feels like the world is about to end when they see a cockroach, i remember it taking me 3 minutes to get someone to kill it for me, but during the frenzy I felt like I had been looking around for maybe 10 minutes and I was really surprised when I had checked the time on my phone

[@SlitheringDemon]

Illusions? Trivago!

[@max_06]

sad

[@phroge8337]

what

[@calicobagels]

LMFAOO

[@balasubramaniankondareddia8188]

This triggers me so bad.

[@mybudgies185]

LMAOOO HE DIDNT JUST-

[@maddierblx5254]

Imagine somone just walks over it...

[@JiannaQPerez]

i wish i can be that creative..

[@nekoku6779]

Jianna Q. Perez you can!

[@dankmemes722]

Could*

[@CynoSketches]

Keep practicing

[@mybudgies185]

omg same :(

[@nottoofast]

@Loops I do none of those things when I draw lmao

[@SetuWengiArt]

It's a 3D illusion drawing at street. Cool! People love your work, David.

[@frostblitzxdkartoffelliebh6081]

"Drawing with chalk, is something for little children." David Zinn: "Hold my chalk-"

[@yako_the_silly]

"Hold my chalk-"*

[@frostblitzxdkartoffelliebh6081]

@@yako_the_silly , oh you right 😲 I gonna change it :3

[@yako_the_silly]

@@frostblitzxdkartoffelliebh6081 I'm gald I could help :D

[@frostblitzxdkartoffelliebh6081]

@@yako_the_silly, yay thank you. :) How are you?

[@yako_the_silly]

@@frostblitzxdkartoffelliebh6081 Uh- I don't know how to have a normal conversation but I'm good, you?

[@vonlossberg]

He is one of my favorite artists..he brings nothing but joy. I just wish some other artist would come behind him and paint them in so they don't disappear. They are just so cute!!

[@marylee4510]

I wish they can be preserved coz it brings a smile to my face and I'm sure to people passing by and see it.

[@ZuffenPlays]

Who else thought they drew the child?

[@ravewingz]

Me

[@sunflower7874]

Me.

[@Nardos553]

Me

[@b33tle_g00se]

Me

[@rahmatismail9818]

Me

[@racerali2116]

Video : You can’t preserve them” Me : tear out the chunk of sidewalk like a banksy collector

[@prathibhabhat3970]

It really messed up my perception. God save me from the illusion Chalky illusion David Zinn u r so cool

[@HerFather]

Glad this was in my recommended a year later ✊🏽

[@NxVernxual]

Illusion and skills = satisfying perfection

[@cmwHisArtist]

Not many people have jobs that are designed to make others happy whether they buy it or not. I’m one. Live to serve, use your gifts.💕

[@tonyabomia7217]

I love that little pig with the wings. So cute.

[@musicaldash9024]

So cool!

[@stillalivestillreal]

Same.

[@julesoyler4306]

WOW! Amazing, truly amazing!

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

So talented.

[@hangin-in-thereawesome4245]

Love it that artists look for other things and places for their drawings!

[@ArtArt-xh5oq]

Wow!😮 That is so cool!

[@wgm247]

Incredible. Best artwork ever

[@user-zt8yq8fj3h]

This doesn't have anything to do with the video, but at 2:47 some mime artists are just standing around, just something I noticed.

[@ksmith8888]

Huh, Your right, thanks

[@princesslupi4136]

Your art is enough to not have to sign your name. People will recognize you once they get your style down.

[@jacquiwinter6282]

Zackly! But I believe he was also encouraging each of us to give it a go because we can remain anonymous. Love David’s whimsical style. After following him for some time on TikTok, I could never walk past his art without recognizing it! 💕

[@Izuku-Midoriya7]

The standing cardboard breaks the illusion because the moving camera shows the sidewalk behind it instantly.

[@h.a7688]

If i was walking & so his art i would be really happy... It is a great joy to see such cute things come to life & bring happiness to the passengers

[@rpitt5066]

Love these. Brilliant

[@believe-ey9yj]

Amazing artwork

[@karentannenbaum1589]

I am blown away by his talent and his gift to whoever is fortunate enough to trip over it! I can not appreciate what you do and your enhancement of our outdoor spaces more!

[@quiltqueen4318]

Extremely talented...

[@gazzabart]

Outstanding talent

[@girijakumaran7467]

They are so realistic!! ¡True talent!

[@jenbo2547]

Amazing!!! I hate to think of it goung away, but I'll bet he makes a lot of people happy.

[@noobie9161]

Me: draws a stickman with chalk and tries to make it realistic David: *makes a master piece just by using chalk and his imagination* Me: 👁👄👁🧍‍♀️*so cool* c:

[@michellemcfarland80]

Awesomeness!!! 💗👍👏👍💗

[@Bev-xl3wo]

Just love this

[@judithrosenbaum8719]

David’s art makes my heart happy! Thank you.

[@cleinberger]

He is brilliant! Thanks for your gift to the world.

[@deborahsimmons4438]

Your work is truly a great gift to make onlookers smile 😊

[@Bpositive1111]

What a talent!

[@allme2547]

These drawings are much more impressive in person or when the camera work that is recording them is done correctly

[@hobbycow5346]

Bystander: "You are a creative genius!" Artist: "Thanks, but my back and knees are killing me..."

[@dupa4703]

He's really really talanted😍

[@all1syn156]

I wish someone would do that in my area :(

[@myaannalise3973]

This is incredible!

[@Alexott]

Damn you talented people. You're making me feel inadequate! DAMN YOU!! 😆🙃😝

[@plebsenpai9108]

If i find one of these on the streets or sidewalks someday its gonna be like encountering a legendary rare pokemon

[@NxVernxual]

These are just 2D illusions with some 3D objects as anything else to make it look realistic *quick answer:* trolls mixed with skills

[@samaahaforah5555]

Il take the idiots giyde

[@nowlyche]

onewierd girl is it supposed to be *guide* or am I just confused

[@samaahaforah5555]

@@nowlyche yes it is, it's like I'm an idiot because I spelt it wrong

[@bright--paws]

Most of them look so 3D though!

[@abdullamohiuddin6786]

This person can make my house look so much better

[@cremebobq5506]

Everyone’s gangster till it starts to rain 😶

[@BeautyMommysUnite]

I came here because I was just outside doing chalk art with my daughter and it made me think how difficult it is. I wonder what kind of chalk him and bert use. (Mary Poppins reference anyone?)

[@ALTAFBALIGAR]

😂

[@Diva_Dearest]

These are amazing! And so wholesome 😍😃💜

[@leob4403]

Wholesome? Does that mean its not obscene?

[@nostalgicharmoni3205]

David: wow, this was my best work! Hehe! *rain*

[@angeloaustria7127]

I love the style. Reminds me of Maurice Sendak.

[@soleil2934]

Karen: He has no permit to draw on the sidewalks!!!!! Im calling the police!!!

[@derpyhooves3640]

The police: likes art and yeets karen into prison

[@therawringdog6754]

"Honey,theres that strange man again drawing weird things on our porch area again"

[@jeannegem6253]

Merveilleux !

[@singalongwrudy8690]

I like the speed bump illusion -slows down the kooks.

[@st.ralphowolabi1511]

Zen in the art of drawing

[@danielmartin7838]

That's the kind of thing that brightens peopes day as they trapse to and fro

[@jamesbauer6060]

amazing talent.

[@cherylhowell1485]

I love this art🥰

[@SlitheringDemon]

hmm... He must have been definitely broke... but his talent shall henceforth be appreciated!

[@mnicholls]

U do realise u can have amazing hobbies to do outside of ur work life. He doesn't Nessisarily have to be broke

[@rahmatismail9818]

@@mnicholls facts

[@ronnieronson4390]

Wtf is this supposed to mean?

[@ekemoon]

Awesome art David !

[@HouseholdDog]

How he gets the perspective down is what amazes me. Is there somewhere that explains the process?

[@Mark-qj2kk]

Love it

[@aishwaryamudgal149]

oh god ! I didn't even knew art insider existed !!

[@sheenbenji331]

That's vandalism.. Well I changed my mind, it's pretty cool😅😅

[@sylviasattar3445]

He probably got permission from someone like the council

[@princesslupi4136]

No. It's art! And art is free expression.

[@sushi7910]

@@princesslupi4136 art let’s you be who you want to be

[@ZERO-X79]

Nice that's great works!

[@lildoge3027]

0:52 To be honest with u man I’m kidding 😂

[@thatsoneprettybadartist9152]

I need to see these where I live lol

[@jonathanbilling2131]

Now that is a WOW.

[@elizabethmcnamara6548]

Wow awesome!!!

[@cashout9187]

No matter what always follow your dreams of being an artist that’s what my mom always told me

[@cymbala6208]

Wow, plz come to Germany...! I'd love to see this here in my town!

[@lotfibouhedjeur]

I want to hug him!

[@Brotherjoshuapichardo3263]

Awsome indeed 👌😀

[@FreestiesFries]

"This man can fix everything with chalk"

[@fictionandfantasy7584]

''Hello everyone this is YOUR daily dose of internet''

[@arssoomro1652]

Wow..... 👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@octivesoulyo]

Art is aimless beauty done for the enjoyment of ones soul . Should be aimed to sell .. thanks for reading

[@roquehernandez3512]

Awesome 👍.

[@jakeman025]

It’s like finding real life Easter eggs

[@revandenburg]

He should consider creating a Children's book with these fun characters.

[@Latif.Kakule]

Wow. Impressive

[@PerfectaRhyme]

That's 3d nice!

[@wtvrkayy]

Me: Struggles to draw a happy face David: Draws 3D pictures on the sidewalk

[@newspacia]

Diamond Le ( ◠‿◠ )

[@ronnieronson4390]

None of them are 3D lol

[@bad71hd]

Super cool

[@valtunacat]

i will LOVE TO LITTERALLY PRANK MY TEACHER WITH FAKE HOMEWORK STACKS LMAO

[@Kevin14henrY]

*And when rain comes...* 🙈

[@ingridvanilli2916]

Bravo 👏👏👏👏💋❤️🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@Horenramon]

Great job

[@careforenvironment224]

I just had a word with God, he said he would patch this glitch in the next update.

[@lexitrexi1192]

:0 plez noo

[@elizabethgates9421]

Love

[@paulishjones7035]

Another yt gem. Thnx

[@awajiangirl]

Awesome

[@ErikRaigoso]

This guy came to my school.