seen on Robson Street in Vancouver last summer...
Make a wi$h
50 cents 1/2 wish
$1.00 3 wishes
$2.00 unlimited
evenings & weekends
Not sure if his sign means that the wishes only work evenings & weekends.
At any rate, I was so involved with getting photos of the artist in action, I completely forgot to make a wish, even though I made a cash contribution for the privilege.
Moving in for some details. Although he's walking all over the picture, his touch is remarkably sensitive.
The man really gets into his work...literally!
The artist's touch.
Excellent post. I love these chalk artists..and those that manage those 3D pieces across some sidewalk distance. And I'm sure it's not too late to make a wish. Go for it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hilary! I think this man was the first chalk artist that I've ever seen in Vancouver. Usually the weather doesn't co-operate for long. Amazing how they are able to keep their perspective...in more ways than one.
DeleteWow - what an amazing work of art.
ReplyDeleteYes, isn't it!
DeleteQuite remarkable. I always wonder why someone who can create this kind of thing bothers to work on a pavement when they could be illustrating books. Maybe it's like those music students who earn more money from busking than from paid musicianship. Fascinating photos.
ReplyDeleteI imagine there is a certain need for freedom involved with such artists. Deciding when, where and how they will make art.
DeleteI wish I could paint like that,,,M
ReplyDeleteBut you make beautiful leather goods, Michael, and I bet this fellow has no talent in that respect...
DeleteI like the last photo - the shadow of the creative hand producing an ephemeral piece of art. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteOnly the shadow knows!
Deletei have to show you my photos from florence, where there were two artists like this one, drawing the Girl with a Pearl Earring, quite wonderfully as well. i stayed there for a long time, absorbed in there working. have you ever tried to do this, i mean, to draw with chalk on the pavement?
ReplyDeleteThe only time I've drawn with chalk on a sidewalk was as a child, making stick figures, flowers, cats, hop-scotch games. But I loved those big chunky chalky "crayons." I have done quite a lot of work with pastels on paper...definitely not the same thing as what these "pavement artists" do!
DeleteLove the yellow halo (hat?); she's a modern day Madonna.
ReplyDeleteWell, what is a halo but a hat for an angel after all? :-)
DeleteOnly someone who has done wall or sidewalk murals can appreciate how hard it really is to create them. This guy is fabulous thank you for sharing him.
ReplyDeleteIsn't he amazing? Not only talented but dexterous. My knees and back would never survive doing this sort of work...even if I had the talent. Although, I must say that painting large canvasses is a whole lot easier than working on small formats. But sidewalks and walls??? Rather beyond my scope. Sounds like you are experienced in this field, Deann?
DeleteHe certainly seems to work hard for the money especially on a hot summer's day!
ReplyDeleteRuby
Yes, he was very intent on his work. Concentrated, not at all distracted. I think he is someone used to a hot climate. The sun didn't seem to phase him. His attitude seemed to be, "No sweat!"
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