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Mysterious Street Artist Leaves Beautiful Typographic Messages On Snow-Covered Cars in NYC
Mysterious Street Artist Leaves Beautiful Typographic Messages On Snow-Covered Cars in NYC
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Mysterious Street Artist Leaves Beautiful Typographic Messages On Snow-Covered Cars in NYC

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“I believe everyone has an affinity for writing in the snow as a child. When most people grow up they lose the urge. I guess I just haven’t been able to shake it,” – that’s how New York-based street artist Faust explains why he has spent every winter for the last 4 years drawing beautiful typography and inspirational messages onto the hoods and windshields of snow-covered cars. The fittingly chosen quotes include phrases like “Cold as ice” or “Let it go” from Frozen.

Of course, anyone could draw on a snow-covered car with their fingers, but Faust’s impromptu street art pieces look like they’d be truly welcome surprises because of his flawless hand lettering. Though he was won prestigious art awards, he has nonetheless remained anonymous – despite his close work with big labels like Nike and Faberge, he still does unique artworks on the streets of New York as well.

More info: faustnewyork.com | Instagram | Tumblr | Behance (h/t: designtaxi)

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    Dovas

    Dovas

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    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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    Dovas

    Dovas

    Author, Community member

    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

    What do you think ?
    chachkimooch
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS is why schools should keep teaching kids how to write in cursive!!!

    TomThomas
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is not typography. It is calligraphy.

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    SilviaEkker
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    need to do somthing like that next time its snowing! i think i will do quotes that make you smile! ;) or at least i will try!

    KimMiranda
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg, they show some license plates!! BIG NO NO

    PinkBubble
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can write this way too..in my system! using Kunstler Script in MS word (almost near, may be)! God! i tried! o_O

    SuelloJohndel
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOow.,i like snow but Phillipines has no snow..hehe

    RosemaryTurpin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That`s not typography - that`s gorgeous calligraphy with fluorishes. In my opinion, typography involves type and fonts!

    dianagosi
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So mysterious that I'm sure boredpanda knows her/his email address as the artist made all the photos and sent out to sites like this one :D

    MarylouSakosky
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And read .. can hardly read this but the positive thoughts are rejuvenating in a state that is mostly negative..Kindness is hard for some

    JaniceVance
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what harm would it do to the paint??

    Samsara
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A new street art expression ! Amazing and magical !

    DraconaThor
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to make smilies in the snow at random places when I lived in England. On walls, bins, cars. I hoped to cheer people up

    TomažPopek
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you got me thinking... first next snow, I'll put my best effort in ...

    SusannaVesna
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is some serious handwriting! I bet his/her parents are teachers! My mum is, and used to kick my a*s to write beautifully!

    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both my parents are teachers too and not only my handwriting is terrible, I don't even hold the pend "properly". But I developed good drawing skills instead.

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    AlexShanahan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he's chosen to remain anonymous, why do most of these say his name?

    AlexShanahan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he is anonymous, why do most of these say his name?

    JoeyTai
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is very beautiful. But the artist should know that doing this can easily damage a car's paint job ... especially in the winter.

    RavenCruz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably this guy http://instagram.com/penmanships

    candoit99
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His name is right in the writing. Here's his website: http://faustnewyork.com/

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    RebeccaFreeman-Obrien
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I appreciate the artistry but would be annoyed about my paint job.

    AshleyMurphy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does that affect the paint job? Pretty sure they did it with their finger

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    chachkimooch
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS is why schools should keep teaching kids how to write in cursive!!!

    TomThomas
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is not typography. It is calligraphy.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    SilviaEkker
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    need to do somthing like that next time its snowing! i think i will do quotes that make you smile! ;) or at least i will try!

    KimMiranda
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg, they show some license plates!! BIG NO NO

    PinkBubble
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can write this way too..in my system! using Kunstler Script in MS word (almost near, may be)! God! i tried! o_O

    SuelloJohndel
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOow.,i like snow but Phillipines has no snow..hehe

    RosemaryTurpin
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That`s not typography - that`s gorgeous calligraphy with fluorishes. In my opinion, typography involves type and fonts!

    dianagosi
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So mysterious that I'm sure boredpanda knows her/his email address as the artist made all the photos and sent out to sites like this one :D

    MarylouSakosky
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And read .. can hardly read this but the positive thoughts are rejuvenating in a state that is mostly negative..Kindness is hard for some

    JaniceVance
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what harm would it do to the paint??

    Samsara
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A new street art expression ! Amazing and magical !

    DraconaThor
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to make smilies in the snow at random places when I lived in England. On walls, bins, cars. I hoped to cheer people up

    TomažPopek
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you got me thinking... first next snow, I'll put my best effort in ...

    SusannaVesna
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is some serious handwriting! I bet his/her parents are teachers! My mum is, and used to kick my a*s to write beautifully!

    DariaB
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both my parents are teachers too and not only my handwriting is terrible, I don't even hold the pend "properly". But I developed good drawing skills instead.

    Load More Replies...
    AlexShanahan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he's chosen to remain anonymous, why do most of these say his name?

    AlexShanahan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he is anonymous, why do most of these say his name?

    JoeyTai
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is very beautiful. But the artist should know that doing this can easily damage a car's paint job ... especially in the winter.

    RavenCruz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably this guy http://instagram.com/penmanships

    candoit99
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His name is right in the writing. Here's his website: http://faustnewyork.com/

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    RebeccaFreeman-Obrien
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I appreciate the artistry but would be annoyed about my paint job.

    AshleyMurphy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does that affect the paint job? Pretty sure they did it with their finger

    Load More Replies...
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