David Zinn

David Zinn

@davidzinn.bsky.social

Habitual doodler and street artist, wrangling ephemerality and finding uplift underfoot.

7,658 Followers 22 Following 757 Posts Joined Nov 2024
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sidewalk chalk drawing of a possum reading a book while three small possums crowd around her

Josie's story time is once again derailed by Q&A.

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The emergence of Alice and her anticipatory pinwheel for the winds of change:

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3 days ago
3D-illusion sidewalk chalk drawing of a raccoon emerging from a hole while holding a  blue-and-yellow pinwheel above her head

Alice is preparing for the winds of change.

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5 days ago
3D-illusion sidewalk chalk drawing of a green stalk-eyed monster and a mouse in a floating doughnut relaxing in a water-filled hole in the concrete

"Nadine and the Unexpected Spa Day Companion," drawn in February 2024 and an appropriate nod to the rain we're getting in southern Michigan these days. It's also the cover artwork of my 2026 calendar, which is currently on sale for 20% off! zinnart.com/products/str...

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The emergence of Hattie the Indefatigable:

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1 week ago
3D-illusion sidewalk chalk drawing on a concrete step showing a hamster standing victoriously inside a small hole

Where breakthroughs are concerned, Hattie is small but indefatigable.

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The emergence of Sluggo and his favorite of all the root vegetables:

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sidewalk chalk drawing of a green stalk-eyed monster looking affectionately down at a turnip in his arms

Find someone who looks at you like Sluggo looks at turnips.

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The emergence of Sebastian, who is hoping someone will tell him if he has flies in his teeth:

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1 week ago
sidewalk chalk drawing of a small dog whose nose is an old piece of gum standing next to a wooden box full of chalk

A rare photo of Chappies the Gum-Nose Terrier, who appeared out of nowhere one day last June, barked that I don’t use enough magenta, and ran off.

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2 weeks ago
sidewalk chalk drawing of a grinning frog whose teeth are composed of a patched crack in the sidewalk

Sebastian is nervously hoping someone will tell him if there are flies in his teeth.

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2 weeks ago

p.s. I apologize for the tote bags still being out of print. I have more (and some new designs!) on the way, I promise!

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I just now restocked these two prints at zinnart.com; you can find them along with other nature-themed street art here: zinnart.com/collections/...

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The emergence of Becky, whose fingers and toes get cold but her tail prefers a breeze.

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2 weeks ago
chalk drawing on a brick wall depicting a small green dragon sitting in the hole of a missing brick with her hands and feet tucked under her body but her tail sticking out

Becky's fingers and toes get cold but her tail likes a breeze.

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The emergence of Nadine clearing a clog from the gullywasher:

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2 weeks ago
sidewalk chalk drawing of a green alien and flying pig leaning on a very large coffee cup whose lid is a manhole cover in the sidewalk

Sluggo takes great pride in starting his day with only one cup of coffee.

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3 weeks ago
anamorphic sidewalk chalk drawing of a mouse in a blue dress sitting in a wooden shoe that is floating in a water-filled rut in the sidewalk

Nadine Navigates a Gullywasher #clearingaclog

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The emergence of Philomena, checking on whether it’s time to take flight or if this is just a regular possible day:

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3 weeks ago
sidewalk chalk drawing of a pig with wings emerging from an illusory hole in the top of a brick ledge

Philomena checks on whether it’s time to take flight or if this is just a regular possible day.

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3 weeks ago
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"Heartdangler Lizard," drawn in 2023 and tidied up in 2025 as the ivy creeps in

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The emergence of Nadine and her speed-reading companion:

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1 month ago
sidewalk chalk drawing of a mouse in a blue dress reading a book while leaning against a snail who is looking over her shoulder

Nadine and the Speed Reader

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1 month ago
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The emergence of two siblings at the very, very beginning of their rivalry:

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1 month ago
sidewalk chalk drawing of two dragons emerging side-by-side from eggs. The larger one is poking out his tongue at the smaller one.

It was clear from their first day who would be the rabble-rouser and who would be the rousee.

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The emergence of Jen and her snowdrift-stomping boots:

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1 month ago
sidewalk chalk drawing of a small furry animal wearing a coat and snow-spattered shoes stomping her way out of a tunnel in a snowbank

Jen’s response to winter is to wear big boots and keep on stomping.

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The emergence of Dewey, waiting for springtime and practicing his bunt:

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1 month ago
sidewalk chalk drawing of a dinosaur wearing a baseball cap and holding a baseball bat with his very short arms.

Dewey is hoping to join a baseball team that likes to bunt.

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The emergence of Keith, who is a commanding presence for his height (which isn't saying much):

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