Julian beaver chalk paintings foreshortening poses
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Julian Beever
British sidewalk chalk artist
Julian Beever | |
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Julian Beever in 2011 | |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Anamorphictrompe-l'œil chalk drawings on pavement |
| Website | www.julianbeever.net |
Julian Beever (born c.
1959) is a Britishsidewalk chalkartist[1] who has been creating trompe-l'œil chalk drawings on pavement surfaces since the mid-1990s.
Julian beaver chalk paintings foreshortening poses
He uses a projection technique called anamorphosis to create the illusion of three dimensions when viewed from the correct angle. He preserves his work in photographs, often positioning a person within the image as if they were interacting with the scene.
Biography
Beever grew up in Melton, Leicestershire, near the geographical centre of England.[2]: 9 His talent in drawing had emerged by the time he was 5 years old; he liked school, especially his art classes(optical illusion).[2]: 9
At the age of 18, he chose to study art, des