Last week, fellow blogger Sanpiano posted this picture of a drawing on brick by artist and illustrator David Zinn. I was immediately hooked! I looked him up and discovered the beautiful trompe l’oeil chalk drawings he’s done all over his home town of Ann Arbor, Michigan (and elsewhere). I’m really in love with his use of found objects and how he lets the features of the spots on which he draws inform the subject.
He’s got a really fun website and a shop, though he was apparently unprepared for how popular it would be, so it is temporarily closed down. In the meantime, we can amuse ourselves with his equally entertaining Twitter account:
“Winter is a time of small victories, such as standing upright on the sidewalk.” @davidzinn_art
It was really difficult for me to stop myself from including all of his charming drawings, so I strongly recommend you check out his Instagram account for yourself. There’s lots of good stuff there.

















February 22, 2015 at 8:52 am
Very fun. Would absolutely grab my attention if in my part of town.
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February 22, 2015 at 9:10 am
How lovely! Thanks for sharing.
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February 22, 2015 at 9:28 am
Love these!
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February 22, 2015 at 10:17 am
oh my gosh! So darn cute!!
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February 22, 2015 at 11:11 am
Since I can’t draw a straight line with a ruler, I am amazed at the talent and creativity of others. David’s work touches the mind and heart.
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February 22, 2015 at 5:50 pm
Aren’t they just adorable?
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February 22, 2015 at 11:44 am
So adorable!!!! I’ve always wanted a trompe l’oeil mural in my house. – Karen
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February 22, 2015 at 5:51 pm
He does take commissions . . .
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February 22, 2015 at 11:53 am
brill; I love street art and spend hours recording what I can find here in London (often putting it on my posts). These are fab. Here’s one I saw the other day, I’m hoping the picture comes out when I add it here!)
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February 22, 2015 at 5:52 pm
I wasn’t able to see the picture you posted. Is it on your blog?
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February 22, 2015 at 7:02 pm
yes you will find in this post if you scroll down http://geofflepard.com/2014/07/08/painting-the-town-red-and-blue-and-green-a-paean-to-london-street-art/
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February 22, 2015 at 8:39 pm
Wow! What great stuff!
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February 23, 2015 at 9:03 am
glad you liked it. There’s more in the street art category if you enjoyed that post, from London to Bristol to Glasgow and then through New Zealand.
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February 23, 2015 at 10:31 am
I know what I’m doing at lunchtime!
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February 22, 2015 at 11:53 am
So clever and original. Love them 🙂
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February 22, 2015 at 3:11 pm
I know it’s all about perspective but I will always wonder HOW these artists do that. Nice stuff & I would definitely buy the book.
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February 22, 2015 at 5:55 pm
Me, too!
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February 22, 2015 at 4:18 pm
Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing.
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February 22, 2015 at 5:44 pm
These are very cool. Thanks for the heads up.
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February 22, 2015 at 5:56 pm
Thanks!
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February 22, 2015 at 5:49 pm
So charming!
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February 22, 2015 at 5:58 pm
I would love to commission him to paint nursery’s walls.
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February 22, 2015 at 6:05 pm
Yes!!!
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February 24, 2015 at 6:06 pm
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
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February 24, 2015 at 6:17 pm
You’re welcome!
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February 27, 2015 at 7:52 am
Love this. Ann Arbor is less than an hour from my home. When it warms up I must go searching for these delightful works of art.
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February 27, 2015 at 11:46 am
Lucky you! Take pictures!
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February 27, 2015 at 11:49 am
For sure!
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February 27, 2015 at 7:55 am
Reblogged this on spencesgirl and commented:
This was fascinating to me and not far from where I live. I hope you enjoy it.
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