Made You Smile (9 Photos)
From playful chalk creatures peeking out of cracks to giant murals filled with warmth and humor, these 9 artworks bring a smile in unexpected places. You’ll find works from city walls in Spain and France , rural landscapes in Australia , and delicate creations made from natural materials. Together, they show how public art and creativity can brighten any corner of the world.
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1. Where Big Breakthroughs Are Required — By David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA
A cheerful chalk creature by David Zinn climbs through a crack in the pavement, drawn with raised paws and a surprised expression. The crumbled concrete adds to the illusion of the character breaking through. More!: Beautiful Autumn By David Zinn! (9 Photos)
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2. Bird in the Wall — Location Unknown
A patch of missing plaster forms the body of a bird, with simple black lines drawn below to create legs. The texture of the wall gives the figure depth and character.
3. Baby Opossum — By Hannah Bullen-Ryner in UK
Natural artist Hannah Bullen-Ryner arranged feathers, flowers, and twigs into the image of a baby opossum clinging to a branch, framed by green leaves. More!: Nature Is Everything! 18 Stunning Artworks by Hannah Bullen-Ryner
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4. Girl with Sparrow and Rat — By Antonio López Badicoloreando in Acula, Spain
A mural by Antonio López Badicoloreando shows a girl smiling gently at a sparrow perched on her hand, while a rat rests on her shoulder. The painting blends realism with soft color tones.
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5. Crashing Tennis Ball — By Jan Is De Man in Utrecht, Netherlands
Jan Is De Man created this illusion for the 100th anniversary of Zuilense Tennis Club. A bright yellow tennis ball appears to smash through a red brick wall, with fragments flying outward. More!: 8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile
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6. Farm Dog — By Jimmy Dvate in Major Plains, Australia
Painted by Jimmy Dvate for Wanamara Farm, this mural transforms a silo into the portrait of a working farm dog, looking out with expressive eyes against a rural backdrop.
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7. Wooden Post Face — Location Unknown
A weathered wooden post appears to have a face with drooping eyes and a downturned mouth. The natural cracks in the wood create an accidental expression of sadness.
8. Kermit the Frog — By JAMIE HEF in New York, USA
A mural by JAMIE HEF shows Kermit the Frog surrounded by spray cans and holding a red-and-white ball, painted on the side of a building in New York.
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9. The Wire — By SETH in Fontaine, France
SETH mural for Grenoble Street Art Fest shows two children seated on opposite buildings, speaking to each other through a red string telephone. The work connects both façades in a playful dialogue. More!: 34 Murals That Turn Walls Into Wonders: Seth’s Street Art Will Blow Your Mind
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