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Creativity with chalk draws up temporary art

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No chalkboards were needed here.

Instead, these artists each used a parking spot — just a small strip of asphalt — to create works displaying their talents and creativity.

Venice resident ‘Scary’ Carrie Phillips works on her asphalt chalk work during the Chalk Art Festival on April 16 at the KRATE at the Grove in Wesley Chapel. (Mike Camunas)

At the Chalk Art Festival, on April 16 at the KRATE at the Grove in Wesley Chapel, a group of about 10 local and out-of-town artists got close to the ground to create art that festival-goers could check out and admire.

The free event also offered a chance to do some casual Sunday afternoon shopping, grab a bite to eat or enjoy a drink, and listen to live music from Phoenix 5.

“This was my first time doing chalk art,” Holiday artist Danielle Ostolaza said. “I wasn’t sure how it would come out, but I think it came out great and it ended up being a lot of fun.”

Some artists, from as far as Venice, used chalk and some washable paint to draw up some very visual artwork that even seemed like it was part of the asphalt.

Some artists shared works featuring original designs, while others created cartoon characters, such as Pokemon’s Pikachu, to entertain the children.

The Harvest Market was held at the same time, offering patrons a chance to purchase items from a variety of vendors.

Florida Penguin Productions put on the event.

For a list of its upcoming events, visit FloridaPenguinProductions.com/upcoming-events-list.

Published April 26, 2023

Danielle Ostolaza, of Holiday, uses sidewalk chalk to draw one of her four sectionals of murals during the Chalk Art Festival at the KRATE at the Grove on April 16. Ostolaza, along with a handful of other local artists, were given the chance to show off their artistic styles and creations during the festival. The Wesley Chapel shopping and entertainment district also was the venue for The Harvest Market, which featured dozens of vendors.
The Chalk Art Festival also featured a Harvest Market at the Grove at Wesley Chapel. Dozens of vendors and exhibitors were there to sell goods, wares, gifts and more.
Hilary Frambes, of Ellenton, sits on the asphalt at the KRATE at the Grove to work on her chalk art drawings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Chalk Art Festival, held at the KRATE at the Grove in Wesley Chapel, gave about 10 artists the chance to show off their talents — and imaginations — through works of chalk art on parking spots.
Artist Hilary Frambes, of Ellenton, works diligently to share her creativity through her chalk art at the KRATE at the Grove on April 16.
Wesley Chapel artist Sienna Biagi is all smiles as she takes her time drawing her artwork on the asphalt during the Chalk Art Festival on April 16.