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I discovered my love of chalk art in high school at my school’s community festival and continued to develop a passion for it in college, using chalk to promote campus events. After participating in the Luna Park Chalk Art Festival (where it rained the first year), I kept coming back. Then I branched out to other festivals including I Madonnari in Santa Barbara, Pasadena Chalk Festival and Palo Alto Festival of the Arts.
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 Highlights
Gallery Highlights
Full Galleries: 2024-2025 | 2022-2023 | 2019-2021 | 2018-Earlier
2025 "Lotus Mantis" Lompoc Chalks 8'x8' - 2 day event | Lompoc, CA
2025 "Let Your Creative Spirit Soar" Gilroy Chalk Festival 5'x5' - 1 day event | San Jose, CA | First Place Winner!
2025 "Stars Shining Bright Above Me" Luna Park Chalk Art Festival 8'x8' - 1 day event | San Jose, CA
2025 "Clown Fishing Around" Ventura Art and Chalk Festival - 2 day event | Ventura, CA
2025 "The Moon" Palo Alto Festival of the Arts - 2 day event | Palo Alto, CA with Susan Gold
2025 "Vine Gogh's Swirly Night" San Rafael Festival of the Arts - quick event | San Rafael, CA
2025 "Forest's Embrace " I Madonnari Festival - 3 day event | Santa Barbara, CA
2025 Channel Islands Harbor Festival of the Whales - quick event 6'x6' | Oxnard, 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 "Dancing Dragon" Palo Alto Festival of the Arts - 12'x12' | Palo Alto, CA
2024 "Icarus" I Madonnari Festival - 3 day event - 8'x8' | Santa Barbara, CA
2024 "Star Spangled Banners" Chalk Full of Fun - 10'x10' | Redwood City, CA
2023 Chalk it Up Sacramento 6'x8' | Sacramento, CA
2023 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts | Palo Alto, CA
2022 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts (12’x12’) | Palo Alto, CA
2022 Pasadena Chalk Festival (8’x8’) | Pasadena, CA
2022 I Madonnari Festival (8’x8’) | Santa Barbara, CA
2021 SJ Sharks Opening Night (10’x10’) | Assisted by Sonia Barron
2021 Chalktoberfest | 10’x10’ | Marietta, GA
2019 Christmas Chalk Walk (9’x12’) | Aliso Viejo, CA
2019 Chalk Festival (12’x12’) | Venice, FL
2019 Mission San Luis Rey Dia De Los Muertos Festival (8’x8’) | Oceanside, CA
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)
2018 Christmas Chalk Walk (9'x12') | Aliso Viejo, CA
2018 Luna Park Chalk Art Festival (8'x8') | San Jose, CA
2018 Italian Street Painting Marin (10'x10') | San Rafael, 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.
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