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A Regular Dublin Fixture Known as Dave

Brandon | April 26, 2007

One of the consistent features you’re likely to come across (and maybe even trip over) as you walk through Dublin town centre is on the corner of College Green and Grafton Street, right across from Trinity College, where a rather amiable man by the name of Dave creates some meticulous art work. I’ve chatted with Dave a few times and he’s always happy to have a conversation.

The picture below is a new project Dave’s begun where he’s actually drawing on the pavement with chalk, rather than the large canvas that he usually draws on. When he’s not there, it’s covered up with a scrap piece of canvas and weighed down by a few traffic cones. It’s people like Dave who bring a creative touch and artistic charm to Dublin. Now, if we can just get him to do something a little more like this . . .

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4 Responses to “A Regular Dublin Fixture Known as Dave”

  1. Dervla says:
    April 27, 2007 at 11:05 am

    Wow. Daves art is pretty impressive. I have to admit I’ve passed by many times without stopping. I will next time.

  2. DUBLIN.net » The Dublin Community Blog - a local’s view - the definitive guide to Ireland's capital says:
    May 6, 2007 at 12:44 pm

    [...] blog with contributions from a variety of local bloggers with an eye for the quirky – check out this post. Congrats to Daragh on a great [...]

  3. Jo Giovannoni says:
    May 15, 2007 at 5:36 am

    I was there on April 12th and was amazed…took pictures and dropped some coins in his hat. We then traveled the next 7 days. When we got back on the 19th I happened to see it again. it was abour 2/3′s done..I was just overwelmed with his work. Once again I left coins in his hat and took more pictures….My friend who was on the same tour from california sent me this link tonight…I am so excited..It is beautiful !!! I’m so happy I got to see the finished picture THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!

  4. Brandon says:
    May 17, 2007 at 10:51 am

    You’re very welcome, Jo. If you search through Flickr.com, you’re bound to find a few more shots of Dave’s work. Glad you enjoyed your trip to Ireland!

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