Creating a Sidewalk Chalk Portrait

 Over the past few months I have been using my sidewalk and walkway as an artistic "canvas" here are some step by step images of the creation of the portrait of artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. 

One of several reference photos of JMB that I used 

Enjoy!

cleaning the area and making the sketch 

adding details and blending 

Crown and Color 

close up 

type added- different points of view 

the finished piece 

The chaotic brilliance of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat - Jordana Moore Sa...

Want to learn more about Jean-Michel this video provides a nice overview with images of Basquiat's work. 

Porch Stories with Mrs. Kane and Ms. Jane, Season 2, Episode 2: Jean Mic...

Another Porch Stories with Mrs. Kane and Ms. Jane today's Spotlight Artist is Jean-Michel Basquiat. 

The book is Radiant Child. 

Artist Keith Haring was a friend of Jean-Michel 

Fun with the symbols of Jean-Michel 

Red Rabbit 

Time Decorated: The Musical Influences of Jean-Michel Basquiat | Part 1 ...

I found this video making a musical connection with the subjects and references of Basquiat's art work. 

Jean-Michel Basquiat's sisters talk growing up with the Brooklyn-born ar...

Insightful to hear the artist's 2 younger sisters talk about their artist brother! 

Spotlight artists for January 2021

This month our virtual art program will really start to roll out. 

Our spotlight artists are: 

Georgia O'Keeffe

 Jean-Michel Basquiat

 Vincent Van Gogh

 Mary Blair  

What will the Zoom virtual class sessions focus on?

Kinder: Where the Wild Things Are-min monsters.

1^st: The Art teacher is Weird-shapes lines monsters.

2^nd :Chinese New Year/Draw a Dragon

3^rd: Cursive writing and drawing an owl.

4^th: Drawing a tree in a landscape.

5^th: Faces and Feelings.

6^th: beginning perspective/city drawing.

I like to combine books, art history as well as materials and hands on instruction. 

That's a lot to pack into a 30 minutes session!