Chalk Art / Street Painting
I discovered chalk art in high school at our school district’s local festival and continued to develop my passion for it in college, using chalk to promote campus events. After participating in a local festival (in which it rained the first year), I kept coming back and branched out to many other festivals. I love chalk art for its affordability, the joy it brings to communities, and the chance to work outdoors (even if it does rain occasionally). The ephemeral nature of this medium allows for frequent experimentation and creativity. While it can be sad to see the art fade away, it serves as a beautiful reminder of life's impermanence and the importance of enjoying the moment.
Gallery
Gallery
2024 Pacific Commons Chalk Festival - quick event 6'x6' | Fremont, CA
2024 Jack London Square Dia De Los Muertos and Halloween Event - quick event 15'x6' | Oakland, CA
2024 "Art Nouveau and Flowers" Lompoc Chalks 8'x8' | Lompoc, CA (The City of Arts and Flowers)
2024 "Art Nouveau and Flowers" Lompoc Chalks 8'x8' | Lompoc, CA (The City of Arts and Flowers)
2024 "Never More" Downtown Pleasant Hill Chalk Art Festival 6'x6' | Pleasant Hill, CA
2024 "Never More" Downtown Pleasant Hill Chalk Art Festival - quick event 6'x6' | Pleasant Hill, CA
2024 "Duality" Luna Park Chalk Art Festival 8'x8' | San Jose, CA
2024 "Jellyfish Starswirl" Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival 8'x8' | Ventura, CA
2024 "Razzle Dazzle Raccoon" Chalk it Up Sacramento 6'x8' | Sacramento, CA
2024 "Razzle Dazzle Raccoon" Chalk it Up Sacramento 6'x8' | Sacramento, CA
2024 "Dancing Dragon" Palo Alto Festival of the Arts - 12'x12' | Palo Alto, CA
2024 "Dancing Dragon" Palo Alto Festival of the Arts - 12'x12' | Palo Alto, CA
2024 "Star Spangled Banners" Chalk Full of Fun - 10'x10' | Redwood City, CA
2024 "Star Spangled Banners" Chalk Full of Fun - 10'x10' | Redwood City, CA
2024 "Icarus" I Madonnari Festival - 3 day event - 8'x8' | Santa Barbara, CA
2024 "Icarus" I Madonnari Festival - 3 day event - 8'x8' | Santa Barbara, CA
2024 "Icarus" I Madonnari Festival - 3 day event - 8'x8' | Santa Barbara, CA
2024 "Anchor's Away" Jack London Square Art Festival - quick event 6'x6' | Oakland, CA - assisted by Lacey Bryant
2024 Channel Islands Harbor Festival of the Whales - quick event 6'x6' | Oxnard, CA
2023 East Washington Place Shopping Center - quick event 6'x6' | Petaluma, CA
2023 Pacific Commons Shopping Center - quick event 6'x12' | Fremont, CA
2023 Pacific Commons Shopping Center - quick event 6'x12' | Fremont, CA
2023 Downtown Pleasant Hill Chalk Festival - quick event 6'x6' | Pleasant Hill, CA
2023 Chalk it Up Sacramento 6'x8' | Sacramento, CA
2023 Chalk it Up Sacramento 6'x8' | Sacramento, CA
2023 Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival 8'x8' | Ventura, CA
2023 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts | Palo Alto, CA
2023 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts | Palo Alto, CA
2023 Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center, Quick second mural | Dublin, CA
2023 Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center | Dublin, CA
2023 Westlake Shopping Center | Daly City, CA
2023 Westlake Shopping Center | Daly City, CA
2023 Pasadena Chalk Festival | Pasadena, CA
2023 Jackalope Art Fair | Burbank, CA
2023 Jackalope Art Fair | Burbank, CA
2023 National Outlet Shopping Day at Great Mall | Milpitas, CA
2022 Pacific Pearl Shopping Center - Quick Event (6’x6’) | Pleasanton, CA
2022 Luna Park Chalk Art Festival (8’x8’) | San Jose, CA
2022 Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival (9’x9’) | Ventura, CA
2022 Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival (9’x9’) | Ventura, CA
2022 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts (12’x12’) | Palo Alto, CA
2022 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts (12’x12’) | Palo Alto, CA
2022 Westlake Shopping Center - Quick Event (6’x6’) | Daly City, CA
2022 Pasadena Chalk Festival (8’x8’) | Pasadena, CA
2022 Pasadena Chalk Festival (8’x8’) | Pasadena, CA
2022 I Madonnari Festival (8’x8’) | Santa Barbara, CA
2022 City Center Bishop Ranch - Quick Event (8’x8’) | San Ramon, CA
2022 City Center Bishop Ranch - Quick Event (8’x8’) | San Ramon, CA
2022 Jack London Square Art Festival - Quick Event (6’x6’) | Oakland, CA
2022 Jack London Square Art Festival - Quick Event (6’x6’) | Oakland, CA
2021 SJ Sharks Opening Night (10’x10’) | Assisted by Sonia Barron
2021 SJ Sharks Opening Night (10’x10’) | Assisted by Sonia Barron
2021 Chalktoberfest | 10’x10’ | Marietta, GA
2021 Chalktoberfest | 10’x10’ | Marietta, GA
2021 Alameda Landing Shopping Center (Quick Event) | 10’x10’ | Alameda, CA
2021 Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival | 9’x9’ | Ventura, CA
2021 Chalk It Up to Sacramento | 13’x8’ | Sacramento, CA | Assisted by my nieces Jordan and Cameron
2019 Christmas Chalk Walk (9’x12’) | Aliso Viejo, CA
2019 Chalk Festival (12’x12’) | Venice, FL
2019 Chalk Festival (12’x12’) | Venice, FL
2019 Mission San Luis Rey Dia De Los Muertos Festival (8’x8’) | Oceanside, CA
2019 Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival (10’x10’) | Ventura, CA
2019 Chalk it Up to Sacramento Festival (13’x8’) | Sacramento, CA | Assisted by my nieces Jordan and Cameron
2019 Chalk it Up to Sacramento Festival (13’x8’) | Sacramento, CA | Assisted by my nieces Jordan and Cameron
2019 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts (9’x12’) | Palo Alto, CA
2019 Taste of Orleans Festival at California’s Great America (10’x10’) | Santa Clara, CA (Quick Event)
2019 Taste of Orleans Festival at California’s Great America (10’x10’) | Santa Clara, CA (Quick Event)
2019 Taste of Orleans Festival at California’s Great America (10’x10’) | Santa Clara, CA (Quick Event)
2019 Chalk Full of Fun on the Plaza (10’x10’) | Redwood City, CA
2018 Christmas Chalk Walk (9'x12') | Aliso Viejo, CA
2018 Dia De Los Muertos Festival (8'x8') | San Fernando, CA
2018 Luna Park Chalk Art Festival (8'x8') | San Jose, CA
2018 Luna Park Chalk Art Festival (8'x8') | San Jose, CA
2018 Chalk it Up to Sacramento (6'x8') | Sacramento, CA
2018 Chalk it Up to Sacramento (6'x8') | Sacramento, CA
2018 Taste of Orleans Festival at California's Great America (quick event) (10'x10') | Santa Clara, CA
2018 Italian Street Painting Marin (10'x10') | San Rafael, CA
2018 Italian Street Painting Marin (10'x10') | San Rafael, CA
2018 Pasadena Chalk Festival (8'x9') | Pasadena, CA
2016 SJSU Football Promo Event (4'x4') | San Jose, CA
2015 Music in the Park (4'x4') | San Jose, CA
2015 Downtown Campbell 2nd Saturday (6'x6') | Campbell, CA
Chalk Tips
Chalk Tips
Use a light touch and blend chalk with a scrap of carpet, craft foam, or your finger for solid color and to fill crevices in the pavement.
It’s all about layers. Build up colors and highlights in light layers to reduce dust and save chalk.
In most cases, apply dark colors first, then layer lighter colors on top. Dark specks of chalk can fall on light colors, which look like dirt, while light specks on dark colors create a glowing sparkly effect.
Start with the focal point (usually the eyes) to avoid stepping on completed areas and painting yourself into a corner. If short on time, you can work more loosely on the edges.
Use knee pads, wear a hat, apply sunscreen, stay hydrated, and take stretch breaks.