Dutch Artist Created 30 Jaw-Dropping Murals On Building Walls

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Bored Pandawanted to learn more about the artist and his incredible projects, so we reached out to discuss his work. When we asked him about the most unusual place he’s ever created a mural, Jan Is De Man responded: “I have been painting for pretty much years now, I have been painting coffins, pregnant ladies, shoes, trains, cars boats…” He went on to mention a few more impressive places he’s used as canvases for his artwork: Massive buildings in suburbs, super high-end rich places, police stations, historic monuments, and so on.”RELATED:We were curious about the biggest challenges the artist faces when working on large-scale paintings. Here’s what we found out: “A big mural had a pretty big impact on the living environment of the people. It can bring a lot of joy but also the other way around…The biggest challenge for me is to bring something beautiful that makes my art heart beat faster without forgetting that I create something in the open space where people are confronted every day… If both of them feel good - I am super grateful and happy.”When asked about a bucket-list location where he could paint with unlimited creative freedom, Jan Is De Man said: “For a few years already I have a big dream of painting a rainbow on a bridge. Because some bridges have the perfect shape for this illusion. Not just a simple kid-like rainbow but the illusion that there is a permanent rainbow. I have put a lot of energy and time into this concept but for now, I didn’t find a good partnership and location to get this concept realized.”Then, the mural artist added: “The other dream is to go to China and to create something that enriches the environment over there.”Lastly, we wanted to find out if the artist could pick a personal favorite from the murals he’s created so far. Jan Is De Man responded: “There are a lot of murals that have special meaning for me, some have adventurous stories behind them, some are artistically fulfilling, some brought a lot of people together…” He elaborated, sharing more about specific paintings: “The bookcase projectwhich is filled with favorite books from the local residents gives me and all the involved ones a lot of energy.Butthe giraffe I painted in Utrechtis strong because the vertical garden that is perpendicular to it grows fast and ensures that within a few years, the climbing plants are so high that the plants reach the mouth of the giraffe. this is actually a drawing that gets better every year. until then you can still see my painted plants.”See Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored Panda

Hyperrealistic mural by Jan Is De Man depicting a bookshelf illusion on a city building wall.

Hyperrealistic mural by Jan Is De Man of a bird on a small brick building in a rural setting.

Hyperrealistic mural by Jan Is De Man on a building wall, featuring a 3D illusion of a bookshelf filled with various books.

We were curious about the biggest challenges the artist faces when working on large-scale paintings. Here’s what we found out: “A big mural had a pretty big impact on the living environment of the people. It can bring a lot of joy but also the other way around…The biggest challenge for me is to bring something beautiful that makes my art heart beat faster without forgetting that I create something in the open space where people are confronted every day… If both of them feel good - I am super grateful and happy.”

The biggest challenge for me is to bring something beautiful that makes my art heart beat faster without forgetting that I create something in the open space where people are confronted every day… If both of them feel good - I am super grateful and happy.”

Mural by Jan Is De Man depicting a hyperrealistic scene with flowers and a shell, painted on a city building wall.

Mural by Jan Is De Man featuring blue eyes, creating a hyperrealistic illusion on a city wall.

When asked about a bucket-list location where he could paint with unlimited creative freedom, Jan Is De Man said: “For a few years already I have a big dream of painting a rainbow on a bridge. Because some bridges have the perfect shape for this illusion. Not just a simple kid-like rainbow but the illusion that there is a permanent rainbow. I have put a lot of energy and time into this concept but for now, I didn’t find a good partnership and location to get this concept realized.”Then, the mural artist added: “The other dream is to go to China and to create something that enriches the environment over there.”

Then, the mural artist added: “The other dream is to go to China and to create something that enriches the environment over there.”

Mural by Jan Is De Man depicting hyperrealistic bookshelves on a city building wall.

Hyperrealistic mural of a giraffe by Jan Is De Man on a city building wall.

Lastly, we wanted to find out if the artist could pick a personal favorite from the murals he’s created so far. Jan Is De Man responded: “There are a lot of murals that have special meaning for me, some have adventurous stories behind them, some are artistically fulfilling, some brought a lot of people together…” He elaborated, sharing more about specific paintings: “The bookcase projectwhich is filled with favorite books from the local residents gives me and all the involved ones a lot of energy.Butthe giraffe I painted in Utrechtis strong because the vertical garden that is perpendicular to it grows fast and ensures that within a few years, the climbing plants are so high that the plants reach the mouth of the giraffe. this is actually a drawing that gets better every year. until then you can still see my painted plants.”

Butthe giraffe I painted in Utrechtis strong because the vertical garden that is perpendicular to it grows fast and ensures that within a few years, the climbing plants are so high that the plants reach the mouth of the giraffe. this is actually a drawing that gets better every year. until then you can still see my painted plants.”

Hyperrealistic mural by Jan Is De Man featuring a rocket illusion on a city building wall.

Hyperrealistic mural by Jan Is De Man on city wall, depicting a bookshelf illusion with detailed books.

Hyperrealistic urban art by Jan Is De Man with concrete blocks resembling faces on a city street.

Hyperrealistic mural by Jan Is De Man on a city wall, depicting a detailed bell with intricate shadows and reflections.

Mural by Jan Is De Man featuring a hyperrealistic boombox illusion on a city wall surrounded by lush greenery.

Hyperrealistic mural by Jan Is De Man depicting a vintage car on a brick wall in an urban setting.

Hyperrealistic mural by Jan Is De Man on a building wall, featuring a colorful crossword puzzle design.

City wall mural by Jan Is De Man, featuring hyperrealistic fruits and kitchen items in vibrant colors.

Hyperrealistic mural on a building by Jan Is De Man, creating the illusion of eyes and a smile, with greenery in the foreground.

Mural by Jan Is De Man depicting a green surreal hyperrealistic illusion on a city building wall.

Mural of books on city wall by Jan Is De Man, showcasing stunning hyperrealistic illusions.

Hyperrealistic illusion mural by Jan Is De Man on a city wall, depicting a detailed bookshelf with various books.