Chalk Walk 2012

Northeast Arts once again put on Chalk Walk at Concourse Park in Historic Northeast today.  It also runs tomorrow if the weather will cooperate.   Above, the fountains are off and the chalk is going down.    Left, the Henggeler family, John Francis, Geoff, Jen, and the newest, Simon.

 Above, the newest Stalder looking suspicious....  i.e. normal.

 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences faculty and students were on hand to take vitals.   Below, I think I'd start at the other end of the steer....

 Above, the finished product, below, chalk and plans.

 Above, kite flying demonstration had cooperation from the wind.  Below, EL Bryan notorious  famous local cartoonist with his contribution ....

 Really good weather and lots of fun.   All photos taken with the Nikon D5000 and 18-200mm lens.  ASA 400, aperture and shutter various.

Chalk Walk 2011

Saturday and Sunday saw Chalk Walk return to the Concourse in Historic Northeast. Put on by Northeast Arts KC.... it was great this year because the weather cooperated. Below a shot from Sunday... the largest completed piece ...Above and below, artists at work on Saturday.... cloudy, a few sprinkles but nothing major.



Above, famous Northeast cartoonist ELBryan at work... below sculptor George Rousis with his daughter.....

Above.... all surfaces were covered with chalk.....


Above, Rebecca Koop (red hat) who heads up Northeast Arts ..... below images of the bike rack sculptures that are being considered for locations in Northeast.




The magician said his show was really good because he'd seen it before.
















Above, pooches welcome.....







Kids were encouraged to apply their own makeup.....




Above, Angela, community organizer for Don Bosco and her very own critters.

Above, the Uni-bomber, or ELBryan again....

Above, the newest addition to the Bryan household and below, Gillian with her flower...
















Above, rumor has it this is a self-portrait by the sponsor.



Below to the end, images from Sunday..... sunny and perfect weather early on.





The above drawing was 3D and glasses were provided.








Performance art was performed.