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Chalk the Block Art Festival

I got wind of a chalk art competition over at the Shops at Riverwoods and thought the children might enjoy seeing the artists at their work. We'd found a wonderful book by Bill Thomson which inspired us to create our own chalk drawings.







The squirrel (on the left) may have been inspired by this incredible music video from Coldplay



Stoplights and crosswalk
We attended the festival, and at first I was a bit disappointed. Not that the drawings weren't impressive, but, as my husband said, there was a lot of artistic ability without much creativity. We saw mostly Disney characters and Superheroes.





I'll admit, Iron Man was pretty awesome.


Things started to get a little more interesting. . .







But when I saw this one, it took my breath away:










The brunette on the left is April and she's the one responsible for this gorgeous work of art.
     I was absolutely enthralled with the drawing and hovered around it until I could speak with the artist. I've met a kindred spirit! It was like talking to your mother, your closest girlfriend and your idolized celebrity, all rolled into one. Her art touched me deeply. I felt like shouting, "Yes! At last, an accurate depiction of the glory we call motherhood." My reaction delighted April who said as a mother of eight, that was just the kind of response she'd hoped for.
     I don't think my photos do it justice, but leave me a comment and share your response to this and the other chalk drawings. What do YOU think?

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  1. RichardSeptember 19, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    I think you need to enter the competition next year seeing as you have tons of both artistic ability and creativity.

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    1. Bethany C.September 21, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      Thank you, darling. But I think I'll stick to the driveway gallery!

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  3. arianneSeptember 21, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    How fun! I LOVE the mama and baby art. Oh, my. That artist is a kindred spirit fore sure.

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  4. Bethany C.September 22, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Thank you for commenting, Arianne! When I saw this artwork, I wished you were there with me. I knew you'd feel the same way.

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