Every year Round Rock hosts its annual Chalk Walk. Artists from Austin and its surrounding cities gather on Main St. in downtown Round Rock to impressively chalk up the streets while observers walk from artist to artist in admiration. I’ve participated in this event two of the three years . It is an event that I look forward to every year. I run a business, a family, assist with church activities, and choose to actively stay involved in community events that require much of my attention (as part of my mission). Needless to say that I stay very busy, and because of this I have chosen to express my art sparingly. I only do it as a hobby or gifts. I've found that this keeps it fun for me. It helps me to appreciate my gift without the added pressure of business dealings and deadlines. That decision was quite a struggle for me. I felt that by labeling my art as a hobby and not a business, I wasn't using my God given talent. God has shown me a lot these past couple of years, including what to do with my art. I concluded that God has blessed me with this talent so that I may bless others. This is a conclusion that has brought much mental peace. Of course, my friends insist on tipping me, and that is a blessing I will accept:) Here are a few snippets from the chalk walk this weekend.
Little Ms. Allison helped me on the first day. The best part of participating this year was allowing all my dear friends that wanted to help me create my chalk art. The kids LOVED it, and it was such a joy to see how happy helping me made them.
My dear friend Erika and her son YoSeb. I am so thankful for her. She has a heart of gold.
Little Ms. Kylie has been waiting on this event for at least a month now. She is a talented aspiring artist. I love watching her grow with love for art in her heart.
My dear friend, "Mama" Barb. This sweetie was the first one to show up Saturday morning, grabbed hot tea and hot chocolate for my helper and me, took me to H.E.B. to get medicine for my increasing allergies, and was the last person to walk the streets with me to observe the art. I just love her. She is called Mama Barb for a reason. She takes care of her people. Thank you for being such a blessing.
My baby girl, of course, insisted on helping. She wants to be an "artist" like her mama.
This is one of my favorites from some of the student artists at McNeil High School.
My dear friend, Rhea Brown, is insane with how she uses color in her abstract portraiture. She is amazing!! I love having her around to inspire me to play outside of my realm of using color in an untraditional and creative way.
John Howell, owner of the Cordovan Art School in Round Rock, is one of the most phenomenal artists I've ever met. He has a way with making his art come to life, and I’m in complete awe of him every time I watch him paint, draw, chalk anything up. When I last passed his work at the chalk walk, his highest bid was $500!
It was such a great event. It is definitely worth attending next year if you missed it this year. They are not pictured, but there were also lots of vendors, bands, and performers.
