Concrete as Art - Sidewalk Artists We Love and Inspiration for Your Driveway

Talented pioneers have recently reignited the street art trend with hyper realistic 3- dimensional imagery and landscapes painted on city streets. Here, we’ll showcase work from three of the most famous street artists. Read all the way to the end for extra inspiration to turn YOUR OWN driveway or sidewalk into one-of-a-kind ARTWORK!

Edgar Mueller

Edgar Mueller, born in July of 1968, has traveled all across Europe since the age of 25, painting fascinating, pedestrian-stopping spectacles. Mueller’s style focuses mostly on 3-D landscapes. Think: plunging cliffs, epic waterfall scenes, and raging volcanoes, like one of his most famous—“Lava Burst.”

Julian Beever

Julian Beever is arguably the most famous 3-D street artist worldwide. “Swimming Pool” and “Coca-Cola” are two of his most nostalgic crowd favorites. Visitors can pretend to dip their toes into crystal-clear blue pool water, mostly occupied by a long-legged, blonde-haired 1950’s bombshell in a red bikini. Or, they can make believe they’re about to open the biggest bottle of Coca-Cola known to humankind.

Kurt Wenner

In Rome of 1982, an American artist, named Kurt Wenner transformed the complex geometry of Classical Italian Architecture into a totally unique form of popular art. All 3-D street artists, whether they call their art form street painting, chalk painting, sidewalk painting, or pavement artistry, can trace their craft back to Kurt Wenner’s pastel drawings in Rome.

So how do you “get the look?” Here are three inspired trends that can transform your concrete slabs from a mere pragmatic, level surface into an artistic masterpiece!

Stained Glass

Using masking tape, you can create a stained glass design on any concrete surface. Then, fill in each shape with your favorite chalk colors!

Cartoon Characters

The internet is chock-full of basic templates for some of the most beloved cartoon characters. Find your favorite online, and use it as a guide while you indulge your inner child and transform your sidewalk!

Inspirational Messages

Are you thinking, “I’m really not much of an artist, but I’d still love to brighten up my driveway?” Then, turn your thoughts toward the written word. Inspirational messages can really turn a street into a neighborhood. Especially now, during a time of uncertainty in all of our communities, a little goodwill toward our fellows can go a long way.

The concrete slabs on your property (or those in front of it, aka, your sidewalk) can become beautiful works of chalk, paint, or pastel art. But, an artist needs a reliable canvas. If your concrete slabs are in need of leveling, don’t spend the exorbitant time and resources required to replace them. Level best can lift your concrete, creating a smooth surface, at a fraction of the cost and energy required for full replacement. Simply fill out a contact form on our website, and a team member will be in touch with you as soon as possible to schedule a time for your free estimate!