Ann Arbor’s David Zinn continues his doodle reign during coronavirus crisis

One of David Zinn's drawings outside The Cupcake Station in downtown Ann Arbor. (David Zinn)

ANN ARBOR – Now more than ever we need something to brighten our days spent inside.

Local chalk artist David Zinn has been documenting his newly-created creatures around town and it seems like he’s busier than ever.

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While his regular updates on social media have been flooding feeds and bringing smiles worldwide, some residents get the joy of being surprised in person by his drawings while on walks. Some of his drawings feature themes of the current pandemic like social distancing, puns on curbside availability and even -- let’s admit it -- indulging in one too many cookies.

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Here are some of Zinn’s April drawings:

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