Chalk Fest comes to Redmond

By Aaron Kunkler • August 24, 2017 1:30 pm
Wayne and Cheryl Renshaw shared credit for their chalk art creation that was on display at the Pacific NW Chalk Fest last weekend. Wayne Renshaw can be seen here drawing their picture last Saturday. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter
Wayne and Cheryl Renshaw shared credit for their chalk art creation that was on display at the Pacific NW Chalk Fest last weekend. Wayne Renshaw can be seen here drawing their picture last Saturday. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

Last weekend, one lucky street in Redmond got a facelift as artists from around the world descended to chalk and paint it up.

The event featured 14 artists that spent hours working on their creations at 164th Avenue Northeast and 74th Street in the Redmond Town Center for the city’s first Chalk Fest.

The medium has been described as the visual equivalent of busking and originated with 16th century Italian artists.

For more photos, see page 8.

Sharyn Chan Goleta’s piece takes shape on Saturday with a cheetah head in a large circle. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

Sharyn Chan Goleta’s piece takes shape on Saturday with a cheetah head in a large circle. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

Artist Tonya Youngberg works on her piece last Saturday at the Pacific NW Chalk Fest in Redmond. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

Artist Tonya Youngberg works on her piece last Saturday at the Pacific NW Chalk Fest in Redmond. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

Maggie Johnson showcases her work during last weekend’s Pacific NW Chalk Fest. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

Maggie Johnson showcases her work during last weekend’s Pacific NW Chalk Fest. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

Netherlands-based artist Remko Van Schaik uses paint to create his art last Saturday at the Chalk Fest. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

Netherlands-based artist Remko Van Schaik uses paint to create his art last Saturday at the Chalk Fest. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter