Happy Art by David Zinn (10 Photos)
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David Zinn is back with more delightful chalk art, turning Michigan’s streets into canvases filled with charming characters and scenes that catch everyone’s eye.
David Zinn’s chalk art is well-known for its playful and imaginative style. Each piece brings a bit of magic to the everyday sidewalks of Michigan.
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1. The Elopement.

2. Nadine and the Memory of Summer.

3. “Hope and Reward” (a.k.a. if you’re looking for good fortune, check under your feet) – Ada.

4. Clarence is afraid of fire, but we found a workaround for his birthday.

5. Nadine and the Welcoming World.

6. Sluggo Conning the Leprechaun.

7. Hamish McFeeney always brings flowers to distract from his hat and improbable steed.

8. Everyone enjoys the impeccable manners (and surprising arm strength) of Heavy-Hat McGee.

9. Hansel has felt much more confident since he started carrying his little sister Mutzi in a backpack.

10. David Zinn is an artist from Michigan. He runs around all day in the streets of Ann Arbor, with street construction, cracks, etc. on the road with chalk to create a lot of street fairy tales.
More: Happiness With David Zinn: Some Of His Most Popular Chalk Art (11 Photos)
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