Stumbling upon a detailed work of art in the middle of a street or sidewalk would make anyone stop, admire its beauty, and wonder why someone would create something so magnificent in such a non-permanent manner. Sidewalk Canvas explores this fascinating genre known as street painting, which is part folk art, part perforamnce art. Thanks to author and professional artist Julie Kirk-Purcell and other leading internationaol street painters, you'll discover how to create the art, as well as appreciate it from every angle. Whether you are an aspiring artist, an art educator, a fan of street painting festivals, or a parent wanting to have fun chalking your driveway with your kids, be inspired and enjoy the beauty that can be found at the tip of your toes.
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Broschur/Paperback
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200 Halftones, unspecified
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Höhe: 228 mm
Breite: 189 mm
Dicke: 17 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-56523-564-9 (9781565235649)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Julie Kirk is a Professor of Art at Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA. In addition to teaching, Julie is an internationally recognized street painter and professional artist. She is also an artist on the education roster at both the L.A. Music Center and the Orange County Performing Arts Center. She holds a B.F.A., Art Center College of Design, 1997, and M.F.A. California State University Fullerton, 2004.
