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Today's Feature isn't exactly a blog. It is a website for an artist who does 3D illusion chalk art. A few months ago when I was researching some other art, I came across references to the work of Julian Beever. I was particularly impressed with his Anamorphic Illusions which are drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.


Here is one example: http://users.skynet.be/J.Beever/globe.html from one point of view, it looks as if you can see the globe in 3D. But, if you look from other perspectives, it looks like a stretched out image. http://users.skynet.be/J.Beever/globe-wrongview.html


Take some time and look through the images of Julian's work. It is awesome. I think the ones which look as if there is a great hole in the pavement are the most spectacular.


So, anyway, when I was going about London today with Maria Elkins and her daughter Lydia, we saw one of these works at Victoria Station. I am not sure who did the work, but it was in aid of a disaster relief charity. So, after the ladies got off to their next destination, I went by to have a better look. What was quite special was that they were willing to take your photo on a part of the image as if you were tottering over the precipice. So, I thought why not! So, here is me falling into the pavement...or not.
I usually reduce image sizes, but this time I am uploading it full size. I think you should be able to click the photo to see it better.
Note: Well I tried clicking to make it bigger, but it didn't work for me. Anyway, I think you should get the idea.