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Discover this vibrant art form that lives at your feet with examples from leading artists who also give insight into how to create your own chalk pavement art.
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| Pages | 192 |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | 2011-08-01 |
| Series | |
| Size | 7.5" x 9.0" x 0.0" |
| Author | Julie Kirk-Purcell |
| Product Form | Paperback / softback |
Reviews
Reviews
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fiction collection.
A Professor of Art at Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA and a professional artist, Julie Kirk
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fiction collection.
A Professor of Art at Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA and a professional artist, Julie Kirk
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catching layout.
This is the type of book that just about anyone, young or old, will enjoy. Some will be interested enough to read it cover to cover, but the pictures are surely a visual feast that will be enjoyed by all, and I highly recommend it as a part of any art curriculum as a wonderfully original way to expose kids to the great masters, chalk art, and outdoor art.
Growing up in Europe, sidewalk art was an almost daily occurrence. It was not at all unusual to see Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile glinting up at you as you exited the bakery or have the sudden necessity to skip over one of Titian's voluptuous beauties as you switched busses at the main terminus downtown. For those of my readers unfamiliar with the world of sidewalk art, Julie Kirk provides a lovely introduction; she talks about the tools of the trade, the history of recreating great masterpieces on the sidewalks of urban landscapes, and other subject matter that is frequently chosen for depiction by sidewalk artists. And as might be expected, the book is full of gorgeous photographs.
I was very impressed by this book when I received it a year ago in e
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catching layout.
This is the type of book that just about anyone, young or old, will enjoy. Some will be interested enough to read it cover to cover, but the pictures are surely a visual feast that will be enjoyed by all, and I highly recommend it as a part of any art curriculum as a wonderfully original way to expose kids to the great masters, chalk art, and outdoor art.
Growing up in Europe, sidewalk art was an almost daily occurrence. It was not at all unusual to see Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile glinting up at you as you exited the bakery or have the sudden necessity to skip over one of Titian's voluptuous beauties as you switched busses at the main terminus downtown. For those of my readers unfamiliar with the world of sidewalk art, Julie Kirk provides a lovely introduction; she talks about the tools of the trade, the history of recreating great masterpieces on the sidewalks of urban landscapes, and other subject matter that is frequently chosen for depiction by sidewalk artists. And as might be expected, the book is full of gorgeous photographs.
I was very impressed by this book when I received it a year ago in e
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and into some art!
I wanted to review "Sidewalk Canvas" thinking that it might be a good book for kids. Chalk on sidewalk
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read for any artist.
Several years ago, my art teacherannounced an assignment for the few underclassmen that remained in my drawingclass after the seniors graduated: we were to do sidewalk paintings. She then turned on the overheadprojector and showed us absolutely amazing artistic feats in this medium wherethe viewer looked like they were going to fall right into the drawings, wherethe perspective was so masterfully done that it looked like things were risingup from the street despite the fact that they were done in chalk pastels. Long story short, we didn't succeedbecause after two class periods of sitting in the hot sun came the biggestrainstorm in five months and washed away all that work. After reading "Sidewalk Canvas," onlynow do I realize just how little any of us knew about the art of sidewalkpainting.
"Sidewalk Canvas" starts out asmany other art books do, with brief history of the craft and a gallery ofrelated examples. Julie Kirk hasdone her research and really relates the origins of sidewalk paintings in a waythat is both informative and entertaining. However, where this books really gets good is when she movesfrom simple show and tell to explaining how the depth of perspective isachieved. In some, it's a matterof single or multiple point perspective, or perhaps a cast shadow in the rightspot. Others, like the anamorphicperspective that is utilized by well known street painters with such enormouseffects, are much more complicated. Kirk not only explains the basic theory behind creating anamorphicdrawings, but then goes on to take the readers step
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read for any artist.
Several years ago, my art teacherannounced an assignment for the few underclassmen that remained in my drawingclass after the seniors graduated: we were to do sidewalk paintings. She then turned on the overheadprojector and showed us absolutely amazing artistic feats in this medium wherethe viewer looked like they were going to fall right into the drawings, wherethe perspective was so masterfully done that it looked like things were risingup from the street despite the fact that they were done in chalk pastels. Long story short, we didn't succeedbecause after two class periods of sitting in the hot sun came the biggestrainstorm in five months and washed away all that work. After reading "Sidewalk Canvas," onlynow do I realize just how little any of us knew about the art of sidewalkpainting.
"Sidewalk Canvas" starts out asmany other art books do, with brief history of the craft and a gallery ofrelated examples. Julie Kirk hasdone her research and really relates the origins of sidewalk paintings in a waythat is both informative and entertaining. However, where this books really gets good is when she movesfrom simple show and tell to explaining how the depth of perspective isachieved. In some, it's a matterof single or multiple point perspective, or perhaps a cast shadow in the rightspot. Others, like the anamorphicperspective that is utilized by well known street painters with such enormouseffects, are much more complicated. Kirk not only explains the basic theory behind creating anamorphicdrawings, but then goes on to take the readers step
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Purcell (art, Irvine Valley College) shows artists, art educators, and others how to create art on a street or sidewalk. She describes how to choose a theme, use artistic techniques and specific materials and methods, work with outdoor surfaces, create designs, and understand the basics of painting, with many galleries of impressive color examples of her work and that of other artists. Internet resources and festivals are listed.
Street painter and professional artist Kirk
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Purcell (art, Irvine Valley College) shows artists, art educators, and others how to create art on a street or sidewalk. She describes how to choose a theme, use artistic techniques and specific materials and methods, work with outdoor surfaces, create designs, and understand the basics of painting, with many galleries of impressive color examples of her work and that of other artists. Internet resources and festivals are listed. (Annotation 2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Street painter and professional artist Kirk
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Purcell (art, Irvine Valley College) shows artists, art educators, and others how to create art on a street or sidewalk. She describes how to choose a theme, use artistic techniques and specific materials and methods, work with outdoor surfaces, create designs, and understand the basics of painting, with many galleries of impressive color examples of her work and that of other artists. Internet resources and festivals are listed. (Annotation 2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Street painter and professional artist Kirk
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Purcell dials down the process of street painting into terms that a novice can understand. She illistrates street art from those that have been painting for years. The information for serious street painters is unique. She even has etiquitte, resources, suppliers, how to make your own paints and much more.
I think any painter, beginner to advanced, would gain knowledge from the study of this book.
Whether you are interested in Street Painting, wanting to know more about colors, lighting, etc. this book is a must read. Julie Kirk
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Purcell dials down the process of street painting into terms that a novice can understand. She illistrates street art from those that have been painting for years. The information for serious street painters is unique. She even has etiquitte, resources, suppliers, how to make your own paints and much more.
I think any painter, beginner to advanced, would gain knowledge from the study of this book.
Whether you are interested in Street Painting, wanting to know more about colors, lighting, etc. this book is a must read. Julie Kirk
