The Artwork Of Julian Beever

I'd like to introduce you to the the amazing artwork of Julian Beever:

Julian Beever is an English chalk artist who has been creating chalk drawings on pavement since the mid-1990s that create the illusion of three dimensions when viewed from the right location. These trompe-l'oeil drawings are created using a projection called anamorphosis and appear to defy the laws of perspective.

Besides the 3D art, Beever paints murals and replicas of the works of masters and oil paintings, and creates collages. He is often hired as a performance artist and to create murals for companies. Beever is interested in advertising and marketing, as well. He has worked in the UK, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Denmark, the USA and Australia.

Pictures of his artwork are below the fold:

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Although Julian Beever's artwork is made using the simplest of tools, his technique is truly extraordinary. Here's a video showing him in action:


Of course, the viewer must stand in the correct position in order for the three-dimensional illusion to fool the mind. For instance, take a look at this drawing:


Now look at it from the opposite direction:


This perspective shows how difficult it must be for Beever to visualize how the drawing must be laid out in order to appear three dimensional from the correct vantage point. Now, here is a gallery of his work...

• These are large-scale versions of everyday objects:

• And check out his ability to draw moving water:

• Those drawings were meant to depict things resting on or above the sidewalk, but these depict what's beneath the sidewalk:

• I especially like how he photographed the evolution of this drawing:

• But I must admit, these are my favorite illusions:

Amazing, isn't it? For more information on Julian Beever, click on the picture below to access his website: