Julian Beever

Julian Beever is an artist from England. He specializes in creating Trompe-l'œil sidewalk chalk art. He has been creating his art since the mid-1990s. He also creates murals, oil paintings and collages.

Fast Facts

1. Has worked in many countries around the world including the U.S., the U.K. and Brazil
2. Also known as the "Pavement Picasso"
3. Preferred media: Chalk and sidewalks
4. Images wash away after a heavy rain
5. Can take up to three days to draw an entire scene
6. Always photographs his finished work¹

Trompe-l'œil

Trompe-l'œil is a French word meaning "To trick the eye". It describes a detailed style of artwork that uses two- dimensional images to create the optical illusion of three dimensions. Shading, color, forced perspective and an imaging technique called anamorphosis are all used to contribute to the sense of depth.

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