David Zinn
 

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Just got sent this link, pretty cool I thought.

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/09/david-zinn/

Since 2001, artist and illustrator David Zinn has stalked the streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan, creating temporary illustrations with chalk and charcoal. Zinn improvises each piece on the spot and makes use of found objects, street fixtures, and stairsteps to create trompe l’oeil illusions.

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Posted : 01/10/2014 10:04 pm
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I have a new favourite French phrase now, "trompe l’oeil". Thanks.

 
Posted : 01/10/2014 10:08 pm
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I have a new favourite French phrase now, "trompe l’oeil".

As someone interested in art, you should search out some of the stuff by Rex Whistler

 
Posted : 01/10/2014 10:18 pm
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Thanks, Cougar, that's a great photo, and a lovely illustration. 😀
Just linked up with his Fb page, lots of nice stuff on there too.

 
Posted : 01/10/2014 11:52 pm
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cool - that mousehole has a transparent door !

 
Posted : 02/10/2014 7:19 am
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Cool!

 
Posted : 02/10/2014 7:21 am
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Very cool. I'm in Ann Arbor today and tomorrow. I'll keep my eyes open!

 
Posted : 02/10/2014 7:22 am
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Kind of an American Banksy? Or is Banksy kind of a UK Zinn?

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Think I prefer the fish.

 
Posted : 02/10/2014 7:31 am
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I prefer his bike maintenance manuals

 
Posted : 02/10/2014 9:26 am
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[i]I prefer his bike maintenance manuals [/i]
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Yeah, that did come to mind when I first saw the thread title. I thought Lennard might have been an artis in his spare time.
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Posted : 02/10/2014 9:32 am

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