Julian Beever is an English chalk artist who has been creating trompe-l'œil chalk drawings on pavement surfaces since the mid-1990s. He uses a projection technique called anamorphosis to create the illusion of three dimensions when viewed from the correct angle. It is often possible to position a person within the image as if they were interacting with the scene.
He is currently busy creating a master piece under the clock tower in Leicester City Centre.
The finished work will be a Olympic Torch Bearer
Julian Beever first designs his work on paper. Once finalised, a camera is placed at a distance from the art on the pavement which he returns to in order to observe the image through the lens a number of times, as the camera's wide angled lens can create an optical illusion which distorts the actual size of objects, which aids in maintaining perspective.
I was permitted to take a look.
Julian Beever works internationally as a freelance artist and creates murals for companies and big institutions.
works of masters and oil paintings, and creates collages. Among his other work are drawings, usually themed around music.
