In Trindade, Brazil, artist Fábio Gomes creates beautiful murals that inspire people all over the world.

He mixes his detailed portraits with real trees, making his art feel alive and connected to nature. Fábio says his experience as a construction worker helped him learn how to get proportions just right, which lets him match his paintings perfectly with the surroundings.

Being a street artist in Brazil isn’t easy, with high costs and little support, but Fabio’s art is now famous worldwide for its beauty and meaning. For more by him follow his Instagram!

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“Although I don’t consider myself a Black activist, I always wanted to portray Black women with their natural beauty in a majestic way. The beauty of Black women always enchanted me, and I work hard to pay a beautiful homage to all Black women,” – Fábio Gomes Trindade

“Being a construction worker helped me to increase my sense of proportion. I used to show my art to my colleague, and they always said ‘Hey Fabio, go for it. You are a natural-born artist.’” – Fábio Gomes Trindade

“Being an artist in Brazil is not easy, and it is even harder for street artists. We don’t have support from investors, and it is not cheap to buy materials to perform those artworks. But I’m confident that my art is going please many people around the world.” – Fábio Gomes Trindade

“I am really happy and surprised about the positive reactions to my artwork. This inspires me to keep doing what I love to do and making a living off it,” – Fábio Gomes Trindade

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In the small fishing town of Ísafjörður, Iceland, an exciting development in pedestrian crossing safety has just popped up – almost literally.

Speed bumps has been painted that appears to be 3D by way of a cleverly-detailed optical illusion. Not only does the innovative design give foot-travelers the feeling of walking on air, but the 3D painting also gets the attention of drivers, who will be sure to slow down their speed once they spot the seemingly floating ‘zebra stripes.’

Icelandic environmental commissioner Ralf Trylla called for its placement in Ísafjörður after seeing a similar project being carried out in New Delhi, India. With the help of street painting company Vegmálun GÍH, his vision of pedestrian crossing signs became a reality.

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What do you think about this Zebra Crosswalk?