Kids College Day 2

Today at the Cape Fear Community College kid's summer art camp we learned about two artists that travel the world making large scale chalk murals on sidewalks: Julian Beaver, and my ol' pal Craig Thomas. Although their chalk designs are temporary and quickly disappear with rain, they love the idea of creating art for the public on a city street. In class we experimented with different chalk techniques and even made our own chalk using equal parts plaster and water (plus pigments)! Inspired by the Surrealist art movement, we ventured outside to do our own chalk murals. Our designs were filled with fantasy environments and animals. We were also joined by several new students from the Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington.

Of course, my lovely assistant: Brooke Stephens...