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Birds! (14 Photos)
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From intimate close-ups to massive architectural takeovers, this collection of bird-themed street art captures the elegance of birds across the globe.
You’ll find photorealistic falcons, surreal cranes, oversized parrots, and delicate wrens brought to life on city walls—each mural a tribute to avian beauty and the artists who transform urban landscapes with their feathers and color. Locations range from the Netherlands and Morocco to France and Australia, each mural offering a unique interpretation of nature through public art.
More birds!: 8 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
1. Daniel Mac Lloyd’s mural in Heerlen, Netherlands
Two vibrant blue parrots embrace in a strikingly intimate pose, filling the entire side of a house. Painted with rich blues and bursts of orange, the feathers look almost fluid—blending realism with a painterly splash technique that gives motion and emotion to the birds. More photos!: Bird Love by Daniel Mac LLOYD in Heerlen, Netherlands
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2. Geoffrey Carran’s mural in Carlton North, Melbourne, Australia
A vibrant superb fairywren perches on a blooming branch of pink flowers, painted on a sleek gray wall. The contrast of the soft blossoms and the vivid blue plumage creates a delicate and cheerful composition full of spring energy. More photos!: Male Fairy Wren by Geoffrey Carran Melbourne, Australia
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3. Alegría del Prado’s mural in Rabat, Morocco
A regal falcon with floral plumage and textile patterns adorns a white building in Rabat. The intricate design blends feathers with decorative motifs, transforming the raptor into a symbolic and cultural tapestry. More photos!: 4 Photos of Falcon – Mural by Alegria del Prado in Rabat, Morocco
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4. Curtis Hylton’s mural in Nykvarn, Sweden
A majestic osprey emerges from a composition of large cream-colored roses and golden shells, with two chicks nestled below. The hyperrealism and symbolic floral fusion create a visual story of protection and grace. More photos!: Floral Osprey – By Curtis Hylton in Nykvarn, Sweden
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5. Vadim Mezzo’s mural in Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Two elegant herons stand side by side in front of a stylized pink sunset and pine tree silhouettes. The mural is geometric yet soft, creating a tranquil lake scene with a graphic, poster-like quality. More photos!: “In silence” by Vadim Mezzo in Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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6. A-MO’s mural in Bordeaux, France
A kingfisher, perched on the corner of a building, bursts with color and texture. The dynamic brushwork mimics feathers in motion, and the location cleverly integrates the mural into urban flow. More photos!: Kingfisher by A-MO in Bordeaux, France
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7. WD (Wild Drawing)’s mural in Athens, Greece
An owl stares intensely from a historic building corner, its massive eyes framed by golden ornamental swirls. The illusion of depth and the realistic textures make it feel alive within the wall. More by WD!: 3D Street Art by WD (7 Murals)
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8. TUZQ’s mural in Mol, Belgium
A grey crowned crane stands regally with deep blue feathers and a shimmering gold crest. The dark background contrasts sharply with the vivid bird, adding theatrical lighting to this photorealistic piece. More photos!: Mural of a Crane bird by TUZQ in Mol, Belgium
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9. Adele Renault’s mural in Stavelot, Belgium
A pigeon’s head dominates a multi-surfaced house, with textured roof tiles doubling as feathers. The gradient iridescence and scale of the piece give it a surreal monumentality. More photos!: This Stunning Pigeon Mural in Belgium Is a Must-See
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10. L7m’s mural
A small bird bursts into motion with chaotic lines and neon shades of pink, orange, and black. L7m blends abstract graffiti with realism, creating a sense of explosive speed and urban energy. More by L7m!: Street Art by L7m – A Collection
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11. Jan Is De Man’s mural in Vinkeveense Plassen, Netherlands
A photorealistic peacock appears to be walking off a brick wall and into nature. The illusionary depth and shimmering tail feathers spill across the path like a real bird mid-stride. More!: 8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile
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12. Mural by Carlos Alberto GH in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico
A hyper-realistic 3D street art mural by Carlos Alberto GH in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, depicting a vibrant scarlet macaw in flight. The parrot’s red, blue, and yellow feathers are rendered with stunning precision, creating the illusion that the bird is emerging from the wall. More photos!: By Carlos Alberto GH – In Chiapas, Mexico (6 photos)
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13. Chicken Punk — Lexus One in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
A large mural of a rooster painted with striking realism. The bird’s red comb and wattles contrast with its layered brown feathers, while its tail fans out in deep blue and purple tones.
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14. Nature Is the Teacher of Art — Anna Tautt & Kkade Schwarzmaler in Hamburg, Germany
An Art Nouveau–inspired mural featuring two thrushes against a deep green background. Surrounded by ornate golden framing, the birds are rendered with lifelike detail, one perched and the other with an open beak as if calling.
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More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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11 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
Some artworks don’t just sit in nature—they become part of it. Around the world, artists are crafting sculptures and murals that seamlessly merge with their surroundings, using trees, vines, and landscapes as living elements of their work. These 11 pieces don’t fight against nature; they grow with it.
From giant figures emerging from forests to street art that transforms urban greenery into playful illusions, these eight stunning creations prove that art and nature can exist in perfect harmony.More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
1. “Sleeping Child” by El Decertor (Imbabura, Ecuador)
A mural by El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador, depicting a young child sleeping against a concrete wall, with creeping ivy blending into the painting as a natural blanket.
2. “UMI” by Daniel Popper (Illinois, USA)
“UMI” by Daniel Popper at the outdoor tree museum The Morton Arboretum in Illinois, USA—an intricate wooden sculpture of a woman with tree roots weaving through her body, set in a green landscape.About and more photos: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
3. Street Art by David Zinn (Ann Arbor, USA)
A street art piece by David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA, featuring a small green character with a real grass mustache blending into the pavement.More!: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
4. Flower Street Art by Fabio Gomes Trindade (Goiás, Brazil)
A mural by Fabio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brazil, featuring a girl’s face with a real tree forming her vibrant pink afro hairstyle.More by Fabio Gomes: How Fábio Gomes Turns Trees into Hair: Stunning Murals in Trindade
5. Sidewalk Flower Experiment
A beautiful example of accidental nature-inspired art—kindergarten children dropped seeds into sidewalk cracks, leading to a spontaneous floral pathway.More photos and about: Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen
6. “Nature Rings” by Spencer Byles (Deep Forest, France)
A series of woven circular sculptures by Spencer Byles made from natural branches, blending seamlessly with the surrounding forest.
7. Willow Archer by Anna & The Willow (UK)
A woven willow sculpture of a female archer by Anna & The Willow, set against a wooded path.
8. Wire Mermaid by Martin Debenham (UK)
A wire sculpture by Martin Debenham of a mermaid sitting on a rock, with the intricate metalwork mimicking flowing water.
9. Snake in the Green — Hyères, France
A plain gray cinderblock wall in a hidden grove was completely transformed into a lifelike snake by street artist Rest4. The viper, rendered in vibrant greens, blues, and yellows, emerges from the shadows of the forest floor. The before-and-after framing reveals the power of imagination to awaken forgotten spaces.
10. Fluentem Colos — Little Milford, Wales
Land artist Jon Foreman created this delicate, wave-like gradient in a woodland clearing using carefully arranged leaves. Starting in green and fading to deep orange, the sculpture blends with the forest floor in color, shape, and motion—appearing to ripple like wind through grass. More by Jon Foreman: 9 Leaf Sculptures That Stir the Soul in the Forest (Art by Jon Foreman)
11. Florinda Camila — “WA” Marko Franco Domenak in Lima, Peru
This creative mural cleverly incorporates a real bougainvillea bush as the hair of a painted woman. A monarch butterfly completes the peaceful scene, adding movement to this blend of paint and nature.🔗 Follow WA on Instagram
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile
Content warning: Jan Is De Man is a Dutch street artist renowned for his playful and interactive 3D murals that transform urban spaces into whimsical masterpieces. His artworks invite viewers to engage with their surroundings in a whole new way, often blending reality wit
Jan Is De Man is a Dutch street artist renowned for his playful and interactive 3D murals that transform urban spaces into whimsical masterpieces.
His artworks invite viewers to engage with their surroundings in a whole new way, often blending reality with imagination. Let’s dive into some of his most striking murals, each bringing its own story to the streets.
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Giraffe Eating the Plants – Utrecht, Netherlands
This mural in Utrecht features a life-sized giraffe reaching out to nibble on the leaves of a nearby tree. Its realistic depiction and clever use of perspective make it appear as if the animal is interacting with the environment, adding a touch of nature to the urban setting.
Jan Is De Man: This concept where the giraffe is eating the plants, is going to be better within the years… The wall next to the giraffe becomes a vertical green garden. But I was a bit impatient, so I drew a few of the plants already.
More photos: Urban Safari: Giraffe Street Art by Jan Is De Man in Utrecht
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Majestic Peacock – Vinkeveense Plassen, Netherlands
Jan Is De Man’s peacock mural gracefully spreads its vibrant blue feathers across the wall, creating a beautiful illusion of the bird blending seamlessly with its surroundings.
More photos: Peacock by JanIsDeMan in Vinkeveense Plassen, Netherlands
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The Happy Face Wall – Utrecht, Netherlands
What seems like a simple wall in Utrecht has been turned into a smiling face by Jan Is De Man’s artistic touch.
More: 3 eye murals in The Netherlands by Jan Is De Man
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Shelf of Memories – Nieuwegein, Netherlands
This mural depicts a giant shelf filled with various objects, including a teddy bear, musical instruments, and vintage artifacts. It’s a nostalgic piece that invites viewers to step closer and explore the details, sparking memories of items they may have once owned.
Jan Is De Man: In this interactive project, local residents could send me their most precious object. Besides the size this also was a challenging mural for me cause I painted a lot of things that I usually would never do. As an example: I never thought I would paint a singing frog like this.
More photos and about: Local residents most precious objects
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Bookshelf Building – Solnechnodolsk, Russia
Jan Is De Man created a large-scale illusion of a bookshelf on the side of a building in Russia. This mural brings together the community’s favorite books, celebrating the joy of reading and knowledge while blending art seamlessly into the architecture.
More photos: 3d mural by JanIsDeMan in Solnechnodolsk, Russia
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3D Airplane – Anamorphic Mural
This challenging anamorphic piece of a 3D airplane stretches across a concrete wall, showcasing Jan Is De Man’s mastery of perspective and technique. The realistic details make it appear as if the airplane is bursting through the wall, ready to take flight.
View this mural from multiple angles: Pretty challenging anamorphic piece
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Smiling Building – Utrecht, Netherlands
With a touch of humor and creativity, Jan Is De Man transformed this building into a giant smiling face. The clever use of windows as eyes creates an expression that feels alive.
More photos: Building With Smiley Face
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Massive Bookshelf Mural in Utrecht, Netherlands
This trompe-l’œil piece gives the illusion of three-dimensional books stacked on shelves, seamlessly blending into the architecture.
Discover More of Jan Is De Man’s Street Art
Jan Is De Man’s street art is a testament to his skill in blending imagination with urban landscapes, making the streets a canvas for fun and creativity. His unique approach not only beautifies spaces but also encourages viewers to see their environment from a different perspective.
To explore more of his captivating murals and follow his latest projects, be sure to check out his website and follow him on Instagram.
Which is your favorite?
Hungry Giraffe in Utrecht: Jan Is De Man’s Mural Feeds on Real Plants
In Utrecht, Netherlands, Jan Is De Man has turned a building into a canvas for a towering giraffe mural that evolves with its environment, making art and nature collide in stunning harmony.
The mural’s integration with the climbing greenery continues to evolve, creating a living artwork that draws visitors year-round. It’s become a hotspot for selfies and social media posts.Jan Is De Man on the mural: This concept where the giraffe is eating the plants, is going to be better within the years… The wall next to the giraffe becomes a vertical green garden. But I was a bit impatient, so I drew a few of the plants already.
More!: Jan Is De Man: Transforming Cityscapes with Playful 3D Street Art
Have you seen this mural in person? What impact do you think street art like this has on urban spaces?
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JanIsDeMan on Instagram: "This concept where the giraf is eating the plants, is going to be better within the years… The wall next to the giraf becomes a vertical green garden. But I was a bit impatient so I drew a few of the plants already. You can fin
6,402 likes, 274 comments - janisdeman on September 15, 2023: "This concept where the giraf is eating the plants, is going to be better within the years… The wall next to the giraf becomes a vertical green garden.Instagram
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The murals of Utrecht-based artist Jan Is De Man are inextricably linked to the locations where they are created. The unique shape of a wall or building often inspires his compositions.janisdeman.com