Discover The Chalk Art Oasis
Watch this video by Copeland Productions to get a feel for what the Chalk Art Oasis has to offer!
About the Chalk Art Oasis:
The Festival features four nationally recognized street artists who create “3D“ anamorphic masterpieces from temporary paint and chalk during the festival weekend, underwritten by Visit Tallahassee. These live-action works of art create a lot of excitement amongst the visitors and offer interactive photo opportunities, ideal for sharing on social media in our “Chalk Art Oasis”. This section of the Festival is located at a key entrance, surrounded by donated plants, live entertainment, food vendors, a silent auction, LeMoyne’s Membership Outreach tent, and more!
The 4 street artists are encouraged to create exciting North-Florida-themed designs to celebrate our community. Attendees love to visit the chalk artists throughout the weekend to observe their progress and take photos. Most of the artists complete their designs on Sunday by lunchtime so that visitors have time to grab a refreshing treat from one of our food vendors and come to pose with the completed works of street art!
Make sure you stand on the footprint ground marking and view the image through your phone to get the full effect and tag @ChainofParks with your photos from this unique area.
Chalk Art Oasis Highlights
Art in Bloom: Upcycled Sculpture Exhibit & Auction
Like our previous Rainbarrel, Birdhouse, and Chair upcycled sculpture projects, the 25th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival is back with an exciting new pop-up public art exhibit and competition leading up to the festival weekend called, Art in Bloom.
Local and regional artists will create upcycled planter sculptures, to display throughout Downtown Tallahassee from March 25 – April 25, 2025. The artists get paid a materials stipend and are able to utilize a 3-gal. plant donated by Just Fruits & Exotics to bring their upcycled sculpture to LIFE!
All sculptures are then transferred to the Festival for the exhibit conclusion and silent auction in our “Chalk Art Oasis” area, benefiting LeMoyne Arts.
Make sure to vote for your favorite Planter so that the artist can win the “People’s Choice Award” cash prize and bid on the Planter(s) you want to take home! Bidding and Voting closes at 2PM on Sunday.
The Chalk Art Oasis is also decorated with plants donated by SunBlestGardens and Treehouse Permaculture, creating an Oasis in the street.
2025 Chalk/ Street Artists, Entertainers, and Food Vendors to be announced in March
Chris Carlson
Chris Carlson is a professional street painter from Denver, Colorado. Chris specializes in anamorphic 3D artwork and has been practicing this art form in cities around the country for over 12 years. He creates temporary street art with tempera paint and pastel chalk. His permanent work is created with acrylic paint. Chris’s murals have been featured in 3D illusion galleries in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Puerto Vallarta. Chris’s art is influenced by aliens, bulldogs, video games, and comic books. He always hopes to surprise viewers with his characters and interactive 3D designs.
Chris loves creating 3D street paintings in front of the public. He enjoys sharing his artistic process and gets a thrill from seeing people discover the 3D illusions he creates.
More info: http://www.ChrisCarlsonArt.com
Ivann Garcia
Ivann Garcia was born in Mexico City and started painting in oils when he was 8 years old. One of his favorite TV shows was Bob Ross, Bob’s strokes and soft voice were inspiring as well as a welcome distraction from his tumultuous childhood. His studies were based on graphic arts and advertising. In 2001, he moved to the USA and began working in advertising design. In 2015, after this long period away from fine arts, he was invited to participate in a Madonnari festival for chalk art in his town in Mexico, when he mixed the chalk into the pavement, he realized that he missed the practical aspect of fine art and that his passion was reignited. With an intense focus on artistic practices and eagerly seeking experts in the field, he took the fast track to make up for lost time. Surprisingly, despite the short training period, his quality is now respected among the best professional artists in the world.
When he is not traveling, he works on fine painting commissions, new designs for murals, 3D art, tattooing, or displaying work in gallery exhibitions. Traveling is where he feels most “at home” because he likes to produce art for crowds of people. Not only does he handle 2D art with astonishing expressionist realism, he has also perfected the anamorphic art form, creating interactive 3D illusions with stunning detail and realism that wows crowds.
More info: http://Www.ivanngarc.com
Amanda Harris Gibbs
Amanda Harris Gibbs, widely recognized as Wandering Brushes, is a renowned artist based in Los Angeles who has gained nationwide acclaim for her mesmerizing and vivid portraits. With a passion for art that ignited during her childhood, Amanda quickly developed her skills as a self-taught artist. Constantly on the move, she explores various mediums, yet her recent infatuation lies with 3D anamorphic murals and chalk art. Notably, Amanda has been privileged to collaborate with esteemed organizations such as Nickelodeon, Google, Paramount, Warner Brothers, YouTube, and even iconic figures like Janet Jackson, among many others. Her unique talent lies in crafting artwork that allows people to immerse themselves, witnessing the pieces come to life. Garnering increasing attention across the United States, Amanda’s creations, in all their diverse forms, are highly accessible and aim to inspire, ultimately leaving a smile on the viewer’s face.
As an artist, Amanda is committed to making art accessible and inspiring. She aims to break down barriers and create a space where everyone feels seen and valued. She is passionate about promoting women, indigenous, and black artists in the art world, believing that representation matters, especially for children. Amanda’s enthusiasm for engaging with people of all backgrounds is evident through her participation in chalk festivals. These festivals provide an opportunity to connect with a diverse range of individuals, from children to families.
More info: http://Wanderingbrushes.com
Naomi Haverland
Naomi Haverland’s lifelong passion for art has led her to become an expert in both large-scale murals and street painting, which she has been creating since 2011. Her unique style combines humor and hyper-realism to create stunning, lifelike images that capture the imagination of her audience. Her works have been commissioned by renowned companies such as Harley Davidson, 7-Eleven, Amazon, Microsoft, and Skittles. Although originally from Denver, Naomi has recently relocated to both Seattle and Florida, where she continues to create works of art.
Naomi’s most prominent artist strength is in the realm of realistic portraiture and the capturing of dynamic human expressions. She takes great pride in my ability to faithfully render the likeness of specific individuals with intricate detailing. Lighting is a huge passion of hers and she is very particular about the way every subject within the painting is lit. The interplay of warm and cool lighting is what truly elevates a portrait giving it depth and dimension. Whether painting a classic portrait or creating an interactive optical illusion on the pavement, Naomi always aims to create something that is striking and makes a lasting impression on the viewer.
More info: http://Www.NaomiHaverland.com
Art in Bloom Exhibit & Auction
Enjoy this exhibit & silent auction of up to 25 upcycled planter sculptures by local artists. Vote for your favorite planter for the “People Choice Award” AND bid to win the planter that speaks to you to take home! Thank you to Just Fruits & Exotics for donating the plants featured with the sculptures.
Entertainment and Food Vendors to be announced in March
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