Artists want to express themselves freely whenever inspiration strikes them. Two art students from the Columbus College of Arts and Design definitely expressed themselves by sneaking into classrooms late Sunday or Monday evenings and would create incredible chalk art.
They are two anonymous students majoring in Advertising and Graphic Design and they go by the name ‘Dangerdust’. They don’t cheat or steal and the only thing dangerous about them is their talent for creating masterpieces out of chalk because it is incredibly inspiring and beautiful.
Every Sunday or Monday night, anonymous art duo Dangerdust work their magic.
“It’s not about how good you are it’s about how good you want it to be” – Nicole Jacek
They sneak into an empty classroom and get to work.
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” – Steve Jobs
It can take as much as 11 hours to complete one piece but each one is incredible.
“A good man fights for himself and his. A great man fights for everyone else.” – Philip DeFranco
They take the time to pick out the perfect inspirational quote.
“I write to discover what I know.” – Flannery O’Connor
Once the perfect quote has been chosen, they begin with a rough sketch.
“All you need is love.” – John Lennon
Then, they complete their masterpiece using only a chalk and blackboard as the canvas.
“Don’t spend time beating on a wall hoping to transform it into a door.” – Coco Chanel
They choose quotes from people who have inspired generations.
“Oh, the places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
Quotes from Nicole Jacek, Ellen Lupton, Claude Debussy, Tavi Gevinson, J.M. Barrie, Stefan Sagmeister, Jessica Hirsche, Bill Watterson, and Nelson Mandela have all been featured in their art.
“The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.” – Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Even if their works of art are temporary and eventually brushed away from the blackboard, they inspire everyone that has the pleasure of seeing them.
“Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else.” – J.M. Barrie
They prove that artists don’t need expensive supplies to create art.
“Who we are cannot be separated from where we are from.” – Malcolm Gladwell
They only use inexpensive chalk to create masterpieces that inspire.
“Know how to spell a word more than one way.” – Mark Twain
Look at this beautiful piece inspired by Nelson Mandela.
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
Each one is painstakingly created by only two anonymous artists.
“With enough butter, anything is good.” – Julia Child
According to The Next Web, the duo known as Dangerdust have graduated from college and are now freelance artists.
“An individual doesn’t get cancer, a family does.” – T.T. Williams
They also have an Etsy shop and sell prints of works they have done.
“The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life.” – Jessica Hische
They should be proud of the work they have done at Columbus College of Arts and Design because it has inspired thousands of people.
“Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.” – Bill Watterson
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If you loved Dangerdust’s chalk art, be sure to visit them on Etsy, Twitter, Instagram or Behance.
Please share these incredible works of art created by Dangerdust using only chalk with your friends and family.
