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CHALK ART at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
123 West Washington |
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One of the first hosts to Urban Fairies (outside of our home), Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea has
also been generous in hosting a show of my illustrations and has commissioned several chalk murals. |
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A blank slate.
Nearly literally, except that it isn't actually slate. It's drywall with chalk board paint, |
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Started the Ice Dragon mural Spring 2017. I began roughing it in using a Walkie Chalk® to extend my reach.
Serendipitously, I had just worked with the inventors of the Walkie Chalk® on developing the packaging. |
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I ended up redoing the hand/claw/talon as it seemed a bit too small.
Later I noted that I drew this RIGHT arm attached to the Left shoulder...DOH! |
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It's important to know your subject matter!
So I had to drink a few Ice Dragons. :) |
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Nearly done. Back to add details... later.
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OK. Done.
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Closer look.
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Then I got some fan art from Jake!
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In September of 2017 was the advent of the Autumn Chalk board
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Autumn Season Chalk Board.
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Right side closer.
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Left side closer.
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Detail.
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In May of 2018 The Tea Time with Clarence chalk mural began.
Remember Clarence? |
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A clean slate (again).
It takes some effort to banaish a dragon! |
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Clarence, the bridge troll stops by Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea for...
...tea. |
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Crowning.
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Coming along. Though I was stumped for a bit. hee hee
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Left Side.
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Right Side.
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End of the Day.
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A change of season, a change of garland.
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Chalk murals are a messy endeavor!
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In April 2019 A "White Rabbit" showed up...
...just a hare latte. ahahhahhahahhahhahaaaahaaaa heehee |
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Still to be added:
The Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea anniversary chalk board The Wild Animals chalk mural |
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