Amazing Art - The Chalk Guy Ben Glenn , page 1

This Will Blow You Away

Someone recently turned me onto an artist named Ben Glenn, aka the "chalk guy."
Ben is a master of perspective, able to create works on the streets in 2 dimension that are so good they fool the eyes into thinking they are 3D. He uses chalk to do his works and, well, like the attached video is titled, "This will blow you away!" I can hardly believe what I am seeing is done on a flat surface. These things look like you can go inside them. These are not photoshopped either.

Ben is also a professional speaker who discusses his experience with dyslexia and ADHD. He has motivated thousands of students, teachers, businessmen and pro athletes. Ben is quite humorous and maintains a love of life attitude.

He is able to complete his works in a very short time, as if he just turns on and goes, without much contemplation.

I know this is not new, but I thought folks here would dig it and it would be nice to have his works in the archives here.

Enjoy,
Peace

speculativeoptimist

[edit on 10-7-2010 by speculativeoptimist]

reply to post by tribewilder

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Thanks for the reply tw, and yes I agree, truly mind blowing perspective. I thought the pics were not real at first. At least there are pics of his work so that they can continue to be enjoyed.
This guy is pretty cool too: www.belowtopsecret.com...
Peace

reply to post by HrdCorHillbilly

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Thanks HCH, no doubt super cool!! Glad you like....
Check this guy out:www.belowtopsecret.com...
Peace

[edit on 11-7-2010 by speculativeoptimist]

reply to post by Gazrok

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Glad you enjoyed it!
I too was "blown away!"

reply to post by maria_stardust

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Thanks for the reply and applause maria! I appreciate it!
I really felt like Ben's work should be here for the members to enjoy.
Astounding abilities!!

reply to post by StealthyKat

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Glad ya duggit SK! I thought it was fake too at first, a testament to the guy's amazing ability! He does it so fast too, without even thinking about it much.
Thanks for the reply!

spec

reply to post by speculativeoptimist

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FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!

reply to post by speculativeoptimist

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Amazing stuff.

...I'm familiar with this work and have seen the images before - but every time does blow me away!

reply to post by soficrow

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what can one say what a gift some of the mundane art shown in galleries does not come close . i only hope that he is making some money for this it has to be recorded for posterity nice find thanks

reply to post by alexs

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Hey alexs, he does make some earnings and puts most of it in his workshops, lecture and teaching kids with AHD and ADDS. He also has a friend photographer that is keeping track of it all. You are right, these need to be preserved, even though being there would be better than a picture.

peace,
spec

reply to post by speculativeoptimist

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un-b-livable,,,,,,,,



ty for posting in your Signature line..lol

d

reply to post by darrman

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My pleasure darrman, glad you got to check these out
Thanks for the reply...

spec

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