April 22nd, 2010 marked the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day and street painting artists Rod Tryon and Anthony Cappetto worked together to create a beautiful 3D street painting, celebrating the day and sharing their work with the people at the Winter Garden of the World Financial Center in New York City.
The 3D street painting measured 15' x 20' and took four days to complete using chalk pastels. Wendy Stum from Blog Now on streetpainting.tv was on hand to talk about the art to people who work in the area, visitors, and school groups stopping by everyday to watch the progress.
Rod Tryon, the designer of the 3D street painting, laying out the base sketch for 'Koi Pond'.
Street painting artist Anthony Cappetto (foreground) beginning to color foilage as street painting artist Rod Tryon (background) continues with the sketch.
Rod Tryon detailing lily pads as the Koi Pond comes into view.
As the 3D street painting developed, Rod Tryon (background) details the pond, while Anthony Cappetto (foreground) works on the flat rocks encircling the street painting.
Working together, Anthony Cappetto (left) and Rod Tryon (right) build up the flat rocks and the cliffs, tying the artistic elements into a unified art work.
Interested onlookers view 'Koi Pond' while the street painters focus on the task ahead - completion of the street painting to share with everyone at the World Financial Center.
When 'Koi Pond' was completed, many people including school groups came by to view the finished work, which was beautiful and refreshing.
Street painting artists Rod Tryon and Anthony Cappetto proudly pose with their completed 3D 'Koi Pond' street painting. The experience to create and to share art with the public is one of the most important aspects of the street painting art form.
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