Creative Street Art That’s Sure To Brighten Your Day

There is a huge number of talented artists across the globe that bring their creations to life in the streets. Using everything from stencils to spraypaint, these artists allow the world a glimpse into their beautiful minds by spilling their creations on sidewalks, the sides of buildings, and even in sand. Whether packed with a political message or just an attempt to bring beauty into this life, street art is one of the most inspirational and impactful forms of creativity there is. Take a moment and allow yourself to be astonished by the street art you're about to see. It won't disappoint.

Enter The World Of Julian Beever

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Julian Beever is a pure genius. There aren't many experiences like walking down the street and entering a 3D world, seeing the drawings as if they were real. With chalk alone, Beever creates playful pieces for people to enjoy.

The British artist began as a busker, but it wouldn't take long for him to gain commercial commissions during the mid-2000s. Not only does he create interesting pieces like this Spider-Man artwork, but he also made a 10-part TV series and released a book in 2011.

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Sonora

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A woman with a lot on her mind... that's what we see when we look at Sonora, the mural painted on the Arizona and Mexico border. Harriet "Hazard" Ford created this masterpiece to open a dialogue through art.

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The British street artist did this work on a warehouse in an abandoned mining town called Ajo, as part of a crowdfunded project. One look at this piece and a conversation will most certainly spark.

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Ocean Concrete Mural

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There's a ton of great talent hailing from Brazil including OSGEMEOS. That term means twins in Portuguese, which is cool because OSGEMEOS consists of twin brothers Gustavo and Otávio Pandolfo.

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They have done pieces all over the globe. For the 2014-2016 Vancouver Biennale, the twins put together a 360-degree, 70-foot painting across the Ocean Concrete plant on Vancouver's Granville Island. That happened to be their biggest mural to date, and we're happy they made it.

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16th Avenue Tiled Steps

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The project known as "The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps" was a community effort. This whimsical work in San Francisco came about thanks to inspiration from the famous Selarón steps in Rio de Janeiro. Residents in the neighborhood elected artists Aileen Barr and Collette Crutcher to do this project.

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The design comprised of 163 mosaic panels finished in 2005. The concept is sea to sky, with local residents sponsoring handmade tiles. There were three workshops held within the community so that everyone could assist with this creation.

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Ernest Zacharevic Interactive Art

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Ernest Zacharevic is a Lithuanian artist who brings fine art outdoors. He doesn't restrict himself to one medium, as he utilizes oil paint, stencils, sculpture, and spray paint. He doesn't think in terms of limitations, and that brings his creations to life.

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We may have more of his art to showcase later, but we'll start with this piece. We see a young girl seemingly hanging onto the shutters of this building as if she's exercising... quite an amazing sight.

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Brother And Sister On A Swing

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This piece called "Brother and Sister on a Swing" was done by Louis Gan and can be found in George Town, Malaysia. This is one of the more fun interactive pieces you may ever come across.

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It's a favorite across George Town, and we can see why. With the little kids smiling at you on their "swing," you can join in on the fun and hop on a swing too. Just be careful not to give the real swing a try.

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Behind Closed Doors

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Dean Stockton, also known as D*Face, is a London-based artist who makes art inspired by the things he loved a child. This includes album art, cartoons, and skate graphics. He draws a lot of inspiration from pop artist Roy Lichtenstein as well.

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One of his most famous pieces is "Behind Closed Doors," which is on the side of the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas. He cleverly used the shape of the building to add depth to the mural.

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Colorful David On Display

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Have you ever seen such a colorful version of David? Probably not, but we have Eduardo Kobra to thank for it. He's a Brazilian street artist originating from the south side of São Paulo.

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This particular design is done right onto the marble at a quarry in Carrara, Italy. That happens to be where Michaelangelo and other prominent artists found marble to use in their sculptures. Kobra has been doing graffiti since his teens and even did a mural for the Rio Olympics, which set the record for the world's most massive mural.

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Love Thy Neighbor

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Los Angeles-based artist Cryptik has a unique way with calligraphy. He embeds it into his street art in the most divine of ways. In fact, much of his creativity is heavily influenced by eastern philosophy and sacred texts.

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There are also hints of geometric patterns that you can find in Muslim art and architecture. Take this building, for example. You can find it in New York's lower east side, and it translates to "Love thy neighbor."

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Alice Pasquini Is Global

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If you've never heard of Roman artist Alice Pasquini, no worries. Today is your day. Her work is all over the world in galleries, but also on surfaces and walls in urban areas.

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You might spot her art anywhere from Aberdeen to Buenos Aires, but she's most prominent in her home city. A recent creative piece she did in Rome was in support of "A Sud," an environmental group that's been fighting for Latin American rights in communities for 15 years.

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Phlegm's Theme

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The artist known as Phlegm started out in self-published comics before enlightening the world with his detailed street art. The Sheffield-based creative puts together storybook-style imagery, but only in monochrome. His creations have a surreal feel to them.

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The grand part about what he does is that it keeps up a theme. The narrative extends worldwide from Canada to Australia. If you're ever interested in viewing his work, you'll be able to see the story it tells.

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MVM Graphics

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We have Boston-based artist Matt W. Moore to thank for the stunning collections from MVM Graphics. Moore has been painting on walls for almost half of his life, and like wine, he only gets better with time.

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The geometrical proportions and color scheme on this piece you see here are things of beauty. "It's a magical experience to actualize an idea extra-large in the public space," he smiles. "Lots to see in this section. Everything from my early years of graffiti and street-level art, to my more recent abstract murals. Indoor and outdoor, I've got you covered."

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Mademoiselle Maurice Creates

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What you see on this slide is the work created by visual artist Mademoiselle Maurice. The artist from France loves using all the colors of the rainbows in her incredible projects.

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This mural includes a rainbow. Maurice made it for the opening of the Urban Nation contemporary art museum in Berlin. It has a flock of 3D birds brought to life in metal origami. There's also a pretty big fish looking out above everything else.

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1000 Shadows

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We'd really like to applaud the many sensational artists coming from Brazil. Herbert Baglione is another street artist from there, and his pieces are mind-blowing. One, in particular, happens to be titled "1000 Shadows."

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He added this mark to an abandoned psychiatric hospital in Parma, Italy. What is it? Well, he placed shadows on the walls, floors, and doors of the building. Some of the shadows interact with objects, like this wheelchair you see here.

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"Fallen 9000"

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While this isn't exactly what comes to mind when you think of street art, we can't let it be lost to history. British artists Jamie Wardley and Andy Moss kicked off International Peace Day in 2013 with this touching work.

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Accompanied by 60 volunteers and 500 local residents, they stormed the beaches of Normandy and etched out 9,000 fallen soldiers. It may have only lasted for a few hours thanks to the tide, but the moment will live on forever.

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DALeast Loves 3D

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If 3D art is your thing, then you'll love the work done by Chinese artist DALeast. His unique style isn't limited to one region, as he leaves his mark all around the world for people to enjoy.

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His signature is creating creatures that look like they're made from twisted metal, like this crow you see. Once you see one of his creations, you'll instantly be able to identify any of his many other pieces.

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NeSpoon's Intricate Patterns

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Across Warsaw, Poland, one can discover the beautiful works of street artist NeSpoon. She focuses on lace motifs which cover the walls streets and parks throughout the urban environments. Take a stroll through the streets, and you're bound to stumble something beautiful she's created.

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"In lace, there is an aesthetic code which is deeply embedded in every culture," says NeSpoon. "In every lace, we find symmetry and some kind of order and harmony. Isn't that what we all seek for instinctively?"

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Interesni Kazki

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Hailing from Ukraine is the duo of Aleksei Bordusov Aec and Vladimir Manzhos Waone, also known as Interesni Kazki. Their art consists of bright and vibrant street pieces that pull from different art forms and cultures. Classical arts, Mexican folk tales, sci-fi, and religion are a few of their inspiration points.

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Their work is mainly created with acrylic paint using rollers. They also use spray cans for smaller pieces. This example you see here perfectly embodies their style.

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Gaia And Colorful Murals

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Creating works of beauty is one thing, but helping others along the way is something more artists should aspire to do. Born in New York, Baltimore-based artist Gaia is masterful with colors.

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His stellar compositions earned him worldwide recognition thanks to the way his coloring makes his murals feel so surreal. He also helps others by setting up festivals and group sessions to help fill Baltimore with more exciting works of art.

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Banksy, The Anonymous Artist

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Perhaps the best-known street artist in the world, Banksy does an outstanding job at provoking thought with his pieces. His stencil-based work has made a noticeable impact across the world. He usually tackles political issues that hit close to home for many people.

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He's had his hand in many ambitious projects like opening the "Walled-Off Hotel" in Bethlehem. He placed it right next to the separation wall that Israel erected around the city and says it has "the worst view in the world."