10 Chalk Art Ideas to Try with the Kids
Here's some chalk art inspiration for you and the kids to try on the sidewalk, driveway, or on the patio this spring.
I've really gotten into sidewalk chalk lately. It brings me back to drawing hopscotch in the driveway of my childhood home.
These days, it's a true art form. I'm no Picasso, but I actually think I draw much better with chalk. And, I LOVE that you can draw something as large or small as you want. When social distancing was really at its height, I took to the SoJO 104.9 parking lot to draw a giant rainbow.
I actually find drawing with chalk really relaxing, and I'm sure it bring you and your kids together, too.
10 'Chalk the Walk' Ideas to Try with the Kids:
1. May as well 'scrub' up a reminder to keep up good habits.
2. Never underestimate the power of a punchy and proportional rainbow. We could all use the positive vibes right now.
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This red chalk gives me so much life! As does the glitter pink Sidewalk chalk during this pandemic has been quite the hot item!! I ordered three boxes online and then they canceled two boxes. They must be limiting chalk. It’s not toilet paper!! Sheesh • • • • • #crayola #sidewalkchalk #chalkart #rainbow #sayitcolorfully #spreadjoy #sidewalkchalkart #crayolachalk A post shared by Justine Ma (@justinemadesign) on
3. Love the idea of breaking out a little painters tape for a bit of sidewalk stained glass.
4. Try one of your favorite cartoon characters.
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Let you life be filled with COLORS!!!!. . . . . #chalkyourwalk #abstractchalkart #positiveartwork #streetart #chalkstrong #chalkart #sidewalkchalk #chalkdirty #kcul399spring2020 A post shared by Tita mwanzia (@tita_mwanzia) on
5. Introduce the kids to a powerful poem or quote to share with everyone who walks/drives by.
6. Conjure up your own fantasy world!
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My little drawing I did on my driveway, wasn’t finished but it’s gonna rain today so ♀️♀️ #chalkart #art #artist #artwork #chalk #doodle #doodles #doodling #artwork A post shared by кєℓѕєу (@x.nicelles) on
7. How about a quiet thinking spot? This is great to share with family or friends you still haven't seen.
8. Recreate the Solar System.
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1248.4: speaking of celestial bodies, some people are making a radically inclusive statement about planets . . #vancouver #westend #seawall #chalkart #planets A post shared by Nicolas Demers (@figureoutthesea) on
9. Stage a photo op and set a scene for yourself.
10. Put your own twist on a famous work of art.
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Sidewalk art #chalkart #sidewalkchalk #sidewalkchalkart #art #nofilter #kokomoindiana A post shared by Becca Hayes (@hoosierhokie) on
Happy chalking, everyone! And, if you draw some sidewalk chalk art tag us in it on social media, we'd LOVE to see it!
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