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Joyful Street Art (36 Photos)
Content warning: David Zinn has a special way of making sidewalks and streets feel like magical places. With just chalk, charcoal, and a big imagination, he creates fun characters that seem to come to life. You might find them hiding in cracks, climbing up curbs, or peeki
David Zinn has a special way of making sidewalks and streets feel like magical places. With just chalk, charcoal, and a big imagination, he creates fun characters that seem to come to life.
You might find them hiding in cracks, climbing up curbs, or peeking out of manhole covers. His art is temporary, but it always brings smiles to people passing by. From Sluggo, the friendly green monster, to Philomena, the flying pig, his characters fit perfectly into the world around them. Keep scrolling to see some of his newest chalk creations that brighten up the streets!
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More cute: Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen
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Neil’s “one cookie per day” rule has hit a technical snag.
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Rufus and the Importance of a Flight-Compatible Sweater
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Stanley sez: “ya otter watch yer step!”
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Nadine enjoys waving hello to mornings until they go away
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Among all the cracks, things are looking up
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Sluggo and the Art of Wearable Weeds
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The artist David Zinn!
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The Elopement.
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Nadine and the Memory of Summer.
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“Hope and Reward” (a.k.a. if you’re looking for good fortune, check under your feet) – Ada.
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Clarence is afraid of fire, but we found a workaround for his birthday.
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Nadine and the Welcoming World.
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Sluggo Conning the Leprechaun.
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Hamish McFeeney always brings flowers to distract from his hat and improbable steed.
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Tragically or luckily, Ethan has lost count of his petals
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Life lessons from augmented pareidolia the first yo is given, but the second yo is earned
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Sibling Pep Talk
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Jeremy’s First Lair
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Nadine Listens to the Grapevine
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Reading is Enflowering
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Bernice is easily the most intimidating dodgeball player for her size
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Chloe is 95% Burmese and 5% Fescue
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Fly-by-night Impossibility
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Fran’s summer hairstyle is 100% natural with very healthy roots
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Lily can’t decide if she’s an understood overachiever or an overstood underachiever; either way, she’s making a lot of progress.
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Looks like another long day of things stubbornly refusing to be impossible
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Low altitude impossibilities at the Sideways Flying R
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Marv learned this look from the puppy next door; he’s hoping your pocket is full of flies
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Nadine and the Hydrophobic Frog
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Nadine and the Silent Standoff
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Philomena is a big fan of escapist literature
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Philomena likes to start her days by watching for the second most impossible thing to happen
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Rosie has an excellent sense of smell, which is why she always carries an olfactory support flower
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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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Aiden comes up once a week to check on the condition of the world and find a week’s worth of snacks.
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Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen
In a world inundated with technology and digital distractions, it’s easy to lose sight of the simplicity and charm of nature.
A recent guerrilla gardening experiment by kindergarten children reminds us of nature’s resilience and its ability to flourish in the most improbable spaces.The children did an experiment in guerrilla gardening by dropping seeds into sidewalk cracks and observing the results. At first glance, it might have appeared to be a fruitless endeavor – what could possibly grow in such a confined, unlikely environment? However, as time passed, a miraculous transformation unfolded.
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Nature prevailed
Against all odds, the seeds sprouted and grew, piercing the concrete and reaching skyward. The children were captivated and delighted by the spectacle, learning a valuable lesson about perseverance and the astounding tenacity of nature.This unassuming experiment highlights the significance of nature in our lives. We often take it for granted, but nature envelops us, even in the most unexpected locations. It possesses the power to inspire, heal, and remind us of the astonishing beauty and wonder of the world we inhabit.
It demonstrates the potency of curiosity and experimentation. The children participating in this guerrilla gardening experiment were merely intrigued by the potential outcome of dropping seeds into sidewalk cracks. They didn’t know what to anticipate but were willing to explore and observe. Consequently, they acquired essential knowledge about the power of experimentation and the thrill of discovery.
Nature is everything
Amid our hectic lifestyles, it’s all too easy to overlook the marvels of nature and the influence of curiosity and experimentation. Yet, the simple act of sowing seeds in sidewalk cracks serves as a compelling reminder of the enchantment that permeates our everyday existence.So, when you find yourself feeling swamped or stressed, take a moment to reconnect with nature. Be it a stroll in the park, a hike through the woods, or merely pausing to admire a flower or a tree, nature offers a gentle reminder of life’s true priorities.
Who knows? You might even be inspired to embark on your own guerrilla gardening experiment and uncover the wonders nature holds in store for you.
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What do you think of this type of Guerrilla gardening?
Street Art by David Zinn
Online store and information hub for the street art of ephemeral sidewalk chalk artist David Zinn, known for his cheerful 3D (three-dimensional) creatures including the stalk-eyed monster Sluggo, flying pig Philomena, and adventurous mouse Nadine.street art by david zinn
