Chalk Artist David Zinn

David Zinn is a street artist known for transforming ordinary urban landscapes into imaginative worlds. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Zinn has been creating street art since the 1980s. His medium of choice is chalk, which perfectly capturing the fleeting nature of street art.

Zinn’s creations often feature playful creatures, such as his well-known character Sluggo—a green monster with endearing eyes—and a flying pig named Philomena. These characters are typically placed in unexpected settings, interacting with real-world objects in surprising ways that challenge viewers’ perceptions and bring joy to public spaces.

David Zinn’s work is characterized by its blend of whimsy, humor, and a masterful use of the urban canvas, making everyday scenes magical and inviting passersby to stop and ponder, or smile.

More by David Zinn: Cuteness overload! Chalk Art by David Zinn (6 photos)

Tragically or luckily, Ethan has lost count of his petals

Life lessons from augmented pareidolia the first yo is given, but the second yo is earned

Sibling Pep Talk

Jeremy’s First Lair

Nadine Listens to the Grapevine

Reading is Enflowering

Bernice is easily the most intimidating dodgeball player for her size

Chloe is 95% Burmese and 5% Fescue

Fly-by-night Impossibility

Fran’s summer hairstyle is 100% natural with very healthy roots

Lily can’t decide if she’s an understood overachiever or an overstood underachiever; either way, she’s making a lot of progress.

Looks like another long day of things stubbornly refusing to be impossible

Low altitude impossibilities at the Sideways Flying R

Marv learned this look from the puppy next door; he’s hoping your pocket is full of flies

Nadine and the Hydrophobic Frog

Nadine and the Silent Standoff

Philomena is a big fan of escapist literature

Philomena likes to start her days by watching for the second most impossible thing to happen

Rosie has an excellent sense of smell, which is why she always carries an olfactory support flower

Summer mood Angus will concede to flowers on his shirts and umbrellas in his drinks, but that’s where he draws the line

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More!: Whimsical Wonders: 7 Enchanting Chalk Artworks by David Zinn

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Cuteness overload! Chalk Art by David Zinn (6 photos)

Rabbit ballet requires focus and willpower because the tutus are delicious.

Chalk Artist David Zinn

By David Zinn in Ann Arbor, Michigan. More by David Zinn on Street Art Utopia.

David Zinn specializing in small-scale, improvised and (mostly) light-hearted chalk art. Scientists say, people who are creative, have brains that try to make things complete, out of pieces they see. David Zinn bring those thoughts to life in his drawings.

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Street Art by David Zinn

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