Chris Carlson is a professional 3D chalk artist and mural painter available for hire anywhere in the world.

Sidewalk chalk art of a shark breaking out of the ground
Large 3D street painting of a cat touching a lava lamp in Denver, Colorado
Artist Chris Carlson poses with his 3D mural of a cyborg

What I’ve been working on lately:

View fullsize I painted a giant hole in the ground at @larimersquare ! If you’re in downtown Denver make sure to stop by and take a photo on the rope bridge!
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View fullsize I painted this dragonfly in West Yellowstone, Montana this weekend for the @wretchedmessfest . The weather was perfect and the scenery was amazing! Thank you @shawn.arts and all of the amazing organizers for a great weekend!
View fullsize @nate.baranowski and I painted this 3D mural for the @jewelosco 125th anniversary celebration. This piece was painted in studio and then installed at the @lincolnparkzoo in Chicago!
View fullsize I created these three street paintings in Brooklyn, NY this weekend to promote the mission of @jdjfoundation to provide kids with wheelchairs designed to their needs. Thank you for bringing me out to support this great cause! #signsofpossibility
View fullsize I got to chalk this cute little octopus in Gig Harbor, Washington this weekend! Her name is Pearl. Thank you @becu for bringing me out and thank you Gig Harbor for a great weekend with perfect weather for chalking!
View fullsize I painted this little creature in Sauk Center, Minnesota this weekend for the @chalkinsauk art festival. This was my first time using VR to transfer my drawing to the ground and I loved it. FUTURE! Thanks to @nate.baranowski for sharing his technique
View fullsize Just riding my bike down Route 66 in Joplin, Missouri. Thank you @worldstreetpainting and @visitjoplinmo for bringing me out to your town to create this 3D street painting!

Meet the Artist

My name is Chris Carlson and I’m a professional 3D chalk artist and mural painter based in Denver, Colorado and available for hire anywhere in the world. I have over 12 years of experience as a professional artist. In that time I’ve traveled all over the country creating artwork in front of thousands of people. My work has been featured in advertising campaigns with Fortune 500 companies as well as in 3D illusion museums throughout the U.S. and Mexico. I have also won multiple “Best 3-D” awards at sidewalk chalk art competitions around the country.

Photo of 3D chalk artist Chris Carlson