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French Street Artist Paints 3D Graffiti And It’s Not For The Faint Of Heart (26 New Pics)
If you're a fan of graffiti you might be familiar with the works of Pierrot, who goes by the nickname of Scaf. He makes incredible 3D street art that might confuse or maybe even scare off passersby with its realism. Besides these optical illusions, the artist is also involved in other projects that are no less jaw-dropping. In his collection, you can find famous characters, skulls, all kinds of creatures, animals, portraits of famous people and other fascinating works.
What makes Scaf's graffiti unique is his playful approach to his creations. He poses with his finished works, making the photographs look like little extracts from different movie scenes. Scroll down for the mesmerizing paintings!
For more of Pierrot's work, check out our previous posts by clicking here and here.
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Echidna learns extreme ironing 3 years ago (edited)
I'm still trying to work out if the person is real??!! Awesome! Aha - just looked at some of the other photos - and yes - he is!! :)
Skylar Jaxx 3 years ago
Did he cut down the wall? Omg no he painted it to look like a chain link fence it took me way to long to figure that out.
The artist has previously revealed to Bored Panda that it was his school friend who got him interested in graffiti art. Pierrot's career as an artist started around 20 years ago in abandoned factories and the street. His love for graffiti has led him to create realistic 3D paintings that are both unsettling and fascinating.
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Matt MacFarlane 3 years ago
You'd have to be standing in just the right place..
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Amelia Bee 3 years ago
I like how he incorporates himself into the shots, like his one and the Ghostbusters Mobile in proper costume. He must have so much fun setting up the photos with all these props!
It goes without saying that the amount of time and effort involved varies with each artwork. However, Pierrot revealed that usually it takes him several days to complete one painting. "I like to have hindsight on what I do. I leave one or two evenings to watch the project and improve."
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shiny shinx 3 years ago
is it a reference to something? not sure if i'm missing something here...
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shiny shinx 3 years ago
1) what is that? 2) why does it have earrings and a gold chain? 3) ...is it wearing a diaper?
We got curious about how Pierrot decides on the location where he wants to leave his graffiti. The artist answered that he chooses the places in relation to the location and the decor around the wall. "This is very important. I take the time to thoroughly analyze each project. I have lots of photos of the wall on my digital tablet and I choose either according to the image or the mood of the wall."
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Verona Bingham 3 years ago
Why can't we have buildings with his work all over the World? It would certainly Liven up some of the cities instead of Grey tówers everywhere!
In doing creative work, one cannot avoid all the challenges that come along the way. For Pierrot, the part that becomes the most difficult over time is always having original ideas. "I did a lot of paintings. Finding new ideas is a challenge. But what I like the most is seeing the result."
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Robin C 3 years ago
Someone needs to design a food truck with that theme ..I need a Scooby snack!
shiny shinx 3 years ago
now if only the transparent effect on the corner didn't depend on the time of day...
"What fascinates me about graffiti is painting big and visible things, being outside and enjoying wide open spaces. I paint with my dog and I love it. I don't like being locked up too much in the same places."
"With my paintings, I would like to remind people to always keep this youthful, childish spirit, and to always be amazed by dinosaurs or other big beasts. You have to keep dreaming. For now, graffiti art is free but one day the manufacturers will find a way to monetize it."
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Almarako94 3 years ago
It doesn't destroy the beauty of this old building, it actually adds, which makes it even better.
Chief Scout 3 years ago
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julie kenney 3 years ago
I don't even have words to describe what I am seeing. This guy needs to be world wide spreading this absolutely mind-bending art!!! I stopped to comment here cuz I love friendship of these two. 👏👏👏👏👏
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Onion Cutting Ninja 3 years ago
they made a movie? is it good? i love the book... kind of hard to imagine a good movie off of such a great book.
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Pierrot also shared that he has some more projects coming up. "I am planning to go to Italy at the end of this year to paint for a hospital, also to Mexico, to a festival and I hope to do an exhibition with my friend Abys in the near future."
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Night Owl 3 years ago (edited)
Yeah, it's an Ukrainian angel (just that the colors are reversed)
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Deann Markland 3 years ago (edited)
I hope it's not a weeping Angel...couldn't help it. Been binge watching Doctor Who...
Ozymandias73 3 years ago
Guardian angel looking the other direction whilst I do something stupid. Again.
Leonie Smith 3 years ago
I don't understand what's going on here. Is the angel tied up by rope on its wing? Or, is that a tree root and it's in a cavern somehow, for some reason? What do other people see here?
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Amelia Bee 3 years ago
The way they carry it through by gluing ribbons to the concrete and use the painted cardboard cutouts 💜
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Destiny Thornton 3 years ago
Yes. I love how it pops off of the "canvas".
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julie kenney 3 years ago
So entertaining, fascinating & beautiful at the same time. There's beauty in the artist too to hold the level of talent.
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Ristina Nielsen 3 years ago
The paintings are cool enough by themselves, but the real nice touch is the artist interacting in the photos.
Roberta Bray-Enhus 3 years ago
It’s great except he didn’t research sharks biology. Sharks don’t have bones except for their jaws. They’re made of cartilage
MellonCollie 3 years ago
This is so well done, the shark is absolutely floating in front of that wall.
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Jen M 3 years ago (edited)
Pleeeezee repaint my tagged up fence? Either with ferocious baby raptors or make it look invisible? I'd LOVE To see the kids who keep tagging my fence walk into it face 1st thinking they are entering my backyard. BAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!
Dorothy Garcia 3 years ago
Awwwww he just wants to play lol 😆. You are totally AWESOME and you ❤️ what you do it's so obvious. Keep doing what you do because we ALL need this in our lives.
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julie kenney 3 years ago
Everyone is a surprise when you first lay your eyes on it then try to figure it out
Janet Howe 3 years ago
Wow. The real dog hanging there saying "Wuzz deh probem? Dat look like me, don't it?"
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Panda For Scale 3 years ago
They're not bad... They're just drawn that way. Bonus points if you get the reference!
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RetailDrone 3 years ago
Google the "Carnation Revolution". Story of the overthrow of the Portuguese dictator Salazar. Not one bullet was fired. So proud of my motherland.
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Coy DeLaCruz 3 years ago
He loves to challenge himself with chosing spaces like these....How does he do it??? He masters it everytime!!!!
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MCathenaE 3 years ago
I agree. Besides the different art styles, they all have different signatures than SCAF...
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MellonCollie 3 years ago
This last one was signed Abys Scaf, in the girl's arm tattoo. Perhaps a collab? I haven't googled the other name yet.
Skylar Jaxx 3 years ago (edited)
Collab girl by SCAF wolf and background by ABYS letters by Valer looking here at the rest of the photos I had it the other way around in my mind! Edit mistake
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John Turner 3 years ago
What a great artist. Shame other so called graffiti artists can't do something similar instead of the eyesores they spew out.
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Will Cable 3 years ago
Totally amazing. I know I shouldn't be damn, I am so envious of that ability.
DuchessDegu 3 years ago
That's absolutely fantastic, very talented artist! I wish I could afford something like that for the garage door!
Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago
Okay, my mind is boggled. I can't imagine how he comes up with the concepts let alone executes them.
Will Cable 3 years ago
Totally amazing. I know I shouldn't be damn, I am so envious of that ability.
DuchessDegu 3 years ago
That's absolutely fantastic, very talented artist! I wish I could afford something like that for the garage door!
Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago
Okay, my mind is boggled. I can't imagine how he comes up with the concepts let alone executes them.
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