# 3D Super Mario Chalk Art Chris Carlson Creates Nintendo Characters That Pop Out of the Ground By Kevin Young | Published 2012-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-carlson References: [howtogeek](http://www.howtogeek.com/117586/super-mario-3d-chalk-art-time-lapse-video/) & [kvideo.org](http://kvideo.org/super-mario-3d-chalk-art) Artist Chris Carlson creates an amazing portrait of Super Mario that's made entirely from chalk. The process is recorded in a time-lapse video recording from the very beginning of the piece's creation. The three-dimensional illusion makes it look as if Mario is hopping off the ground. The three minute time-lapse video shows a rapid pace of the process, but it took Carlson roughly 11 hours of hard work and dedication to complete. This [anamorphic chalk art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) was created in Denver, Colorado. At the beginning of the process, viewers can see Carlson's precision and meticulous detailing. Geometric lines were used as a starting point, which eventually was erased and replaced by a [pixelated 3D](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace) Super Mario. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anamorphic Chalk Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of anamorphic chalk art in advertising campaigns or public installations. - **Time-lapse Art Videos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create captivating time-lapse videos showcasing the creation process of various art forms for marketing purposes. - **3D Illusion Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive 3D illusion art installations that engage and captivate audiences in public spaces or events. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize anamorphic chalk art techniques in advertising campaigns to create memorable and attention-grabbing visuals. - **Film and Video Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce high-quality time-lapse art videos to showcase the creative process and attract a wider audience. - **Art Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create 3D illusion art installations for galleries, museums, and public spaces to provide unique and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holographic Video Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protohologram.md) - [Animated Game-Inspired Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-road.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Colorful Educational Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparking-change.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Confectionary-Inspired Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-macaron-sidewalk-chalk.md) - [Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-kart-set.md)