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Adventures Of Chalk Characters: 90 Street Art Pieces By This Artist (New Pics)

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There’s only so much most of us can see when looking at basic pavement. Not David Zinn, though. This talented artist is from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is well-known for his chalk-drawn pieces on the streets. His drawings follow the adventures of random adorable characters and are very popular among David’s more than 600K followers on Instagram.

In a previous Bored Panda post, the artist told us: "The honest truth about my art is that I am inspired by the absence of perfection as a possibility: between the irregularities of the stained concrete and the limited hours of available daylight outdoors, perfection is blessedly not an option. Instead, there is just the lunatic joy of finding the most satisfying option that exists within those limitations." Scroll down to see the newest work by David.

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This Artist Continues To Brighten Up The Streets Of His City With His Adorable Chalk Art (130 New Pics)

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GSMountainWolf 2 years ago

Looks like one of those things at the bank- like, “I WOULD LIKE 234 BUCKS” “okay, maybe when pigs fly”

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J Aislynn d'Merricksson 2 years ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I spit my tea when I read that

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Lucy Ann 2 years ago

Oh no - little piggie is trapped! It looks kind of sad :(

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GoddessOdd 2 years ago

OH NO! set it free!

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Sami Rezler 2 years ago (edited)

Omg. Cute!!

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Claudia Henderson 2 years ago

Help, please

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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Rokas works as a Community Manager for Bored Panda. A creative at heart (and written on his Bachelor's diploma), Rokas spends his days making up stuff - whether it's creative storytelling, photography or video projects. On weekends you'll find him drinking a bit too much coffee, hosting game nights with his friends or just re-watching Friends for the 5th time.

Rokas works as a Community Manager for Bored Panda. A creative at heart (and written on his Bachelor's diploma), Rokas spends his days making up stuff - whether it's creative storytelling, photography or video projects. On weekends you'll find him drinking a bit too much coffee, hosting game nights with his friends or just re-watching Friends for the 5th time.

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Hannah Edwards 2 years ago

I’ve seen these online before and I absolutely love them! So imaginative and amazing perspective.

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Jono 2 years ago

Those are marvellous! I would love to come across one of those 🥰

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Rayne 2 years ago

These are so cool and cute!

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Memere 2 years ago (edited)

I've been following David Zinn for around 5-6 years now, he's amazing. And I love what he sees in everyday things (pareidolia) - his vision has helped me see more creatures in my home & outside. I buy his calendar every year & I've saved all of them - one day I may get around to framing the pics! I also have several of his prints too. I would love to collect everything in his shop!

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GoddessOdd 2 years ago (edited)

How wonderful must it be to have the gift of making random people smile all the time?! These definitely left me happier than when I started looking at them. I want several of these for around my house.

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Beanie 2 years ago

They are all beautiful and drawn with such imagination and skill. Thank you. I needed to enjoy something positive today 🥰

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Gail Gasper 2 years ago

These are so amazing! I want to see these on cards or something. I need all of them. They just make you feel good!

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Debbie Decker 2 years ago

Imagine walking down the street and one of these guys appears - pure joy! The one's peeking out of the walls are my favorites.

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MJ 2 years ago

All of these adorable little creatures just bring me so much joy.

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Jennifer Brown 2 years ago

This artist should be illustrating children's books!! HIs pictures have so many stories to tell.

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kate h 2 years ago

I love every one of these! :)

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Micah Smith 2 years ago

These remind me of the author Arnold Lobel.

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Mimi La Souris 2 years ago

a little corner of sunshine in the greyness of concrete cities

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Stephanie IV 2 years ago

How utterly adorable!

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Hannah Edwards 2 years ago

I’ve seen these online before and I absolutely love them! So imaginative and amazing perspective.

7points

Jono 2 years ago

Those are marvellous! I would love to come across one of those 🥰

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Rayne 2 years ago

These are so cool and cute!

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Memere 2 years ago (edited)

I've been following David Zinn for around 5-6 years now, he's amazing. And I love what he sees in everyday things (pareidolia) - his vision has helped me see more creatures in my home & outside. I buy his calendar every year & I've saved all of them - one day I may get around to framing the pics! I also have several of his prints too. I would love to collect everything in his shop!

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GoddessOdd 2 years ago (edited)

How wonderful must it be to have the gift of making random people smile all the time?! These definitely left me happier than when I started looking at them. I want several of these for around my house.

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Beanie 2 years ago

They are all beautiful and drawn with such imagination and skill. Thank you. I needed to enjoy something positive today 🥰

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Gail Gasper 2 years ago

These are so amazing! I want to see these on cards or something. I need all of them. They just make you feel good!

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Debbie Decker 2 years ago

Imagine walking down the street and one of these guys appears - pure joy! The one's peeking out of the walls are my favorites.

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MJ 2 years ago

All of these adorable little creatures just bring me so much joy.

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Jennifer Brown 2 years ago

This artist should be illustrating children's books!! HIs pictures have so many stories to tell.

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kate h 2 years ago

I love every one of these! :)

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Micah Smith 2 years ago

These remind me of the author Arnold Lobel.

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Mimi La Souris 2 years ago

a little corner of sunshine in the greyness of concrete cities

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Stephanie IV 2 years ago

How utterly adorable!

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