Sidewalk Canvas: Chalk Pavement Art at Your Feet
Packed with vibrant examples from the author and other leading international street painters, Sidewalk Canvas includes magical 3-D illusions, original amusing twists on the old masters and works by artists famous in other media. In addition to a gallery of the best street painting from around the...
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Packed with vibrant examples from the author and other leading international street painters, Sidewalk Canvas includes magical 3-D illusions, original amusing twists on the old masters and works by artists famous in other media. In addition to a gallery of the best street painting from around the world, there are insights into how it is executed, where to find it, and how to create your own work. As well as appealing to practicing artists, art educators and the hundreds of thousands attending festivals worldwide, the book will also interest those commercial organizations seeking to commission street paintings for promotional purposes.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781565235649 (1565235649)
Publish date: August 1st 2011
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Pages no: 192
Edition language: English
I first came across a chalk canvas when I was roaming the streets of Torino, Italy. It was absolutely fascinating and so to read a book like this from an insider's perspective is amazing!As much as I'd love to say I paid attention to the methods and techniques, I have to admit that the art pieces th...