With a rich history in the arts, Paris has always had an extensive array of talent from its natives. Philippe Baudelocque is a perfect example of a Parisian creating distinctively unique work and using the very impermanent medium of chalk in the streets. This newest piece is of a large lizard for one of the Le Mur walls.

We often post the chalk work of Paris-based artist, Philippe Baudelocque whenever we see something new pop up. His complex designs and patterns used to creat an array of different animals are some of the most interesting work we have seen created with chalk as the medium. The distinguished photography agency, Magnum Photo, had the artist draw this guerilla on the exterior of their Paris office.

Unlike any elephant you may have seen, Parisian chalk artist, Philppe Baudelocque’s large mammals are composed of geometrical shapes, designs, and intricate patterns.

Chalk is one of the most temporal mediums to use in the streets and the weapon of choice for Paris-based artist, Philippe Baudelocque. In the past, we have posted several of the artists intricately drawn animals, composed of complex designs and patterns. We get excited when something new from Baudelocque pops up, this fawn well worth the wait.

We haven’t heard much from Paris-based artist, Philippe Baudelocque, until a local photographer happened by the artist in action. The artist was seen creating two seahorses outside of a retail shop where the interior was decorated with the artist’s renderings of deer.  The complex designs and patterns of Baudelocque’s work are a standout in the streets of Paris.

A pair of owls from Paris-based artist, Philippe Baudelocque known for using chalk as his medium in the street.

Paris based artist, Philippe Baudelocque, draws a range of different animals using intricate patterns and designs.  The difference between most street artists and Philippe is that he uses the very impermanent medium of chalk.  His work is reminiscent of a cryptic astronomy chart waiting to be deciphered.  A book of his work is due to be released soon and we are eager to catch a peek.