Monday, November 12, 2012

Blue Monday - Chalk Art

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Sarasota, Florida, recently held its fifth annual Chalk Festival. The theme this year is Circus City, USA. Five hundred artists came from all over the world to showcase their talent in 2D and 3D art. There was plenty of our color, Blue. (All of these pictures came from the internet.)


This art is taking up the entire street. No traffic allowed.



The beginning of this work.



It appears as if you might fall in.


Crowds grew larger every day.



Could you climb down those steps?

To learn more about the event, click here.


Happy Blue Monday!

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40 comments:

  1. Magical Mystical TeacherNovember 12, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I love those street illusions!

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  2. MariceNovember 12, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    amazing!

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  3. MariceNovember 12, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    for some reasons I am not finding the widget. here's my entry for this week

    happy blue monday sally!

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  4. Denise @ secondtimearoundfindsNovember 12, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    An intresting art show it's always nice to see how creative people can be.
    Denise

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  5. January ZeleneNovember 12, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Interesting paintings..

    Happy Blue Monday Sally..

    Here's my Blue, I can't see the linky..

    http://www.xyexyrus.com/2012/11/xyes-2nd-birthday-tarpualin-design.html

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  6. Joy@aVintageGreenNovember 12, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    The chalk artists are so very talented.

    Thank you for hosting Blue Monday, love joining in.

    Joy

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  7. UnknownNovember 12, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    wow, these are impressive!


    My Blue Monday

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  8. JimNovember 12, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    These are marvellous. Especially the 3D effect ones.

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  9. Fashion MommaNovember 12, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Those are amazing! Happy Blue Monday Sally.

    My Blues are here and here.

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  10. RajeshNovember 12, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Very creative and artistic.

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  11. Tina´s PicStoryNovember 12, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    really love this kind of art! :)

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  12. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaNovember 12, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    Amazing street art - and so much beautiful blue!! Thanks for hosting Blue Monday, Sally! ~Pernilla

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  13. Gerald (SK14)November 12, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    fantastic images

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  14. MarkNovember 12, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Would love to see these.

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  15. EdenNovember 12, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Impressive arts!

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  16. bjNovember 12, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Hi, Sally....
    This kind of art has always been so interesting. It just amazes me how much talent is involved. I would love to see some of it in person.
    Hope you are feeling well...you looked fantastic in the photos of you and Jeanne.:)
    love, bj

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  17. Lina GustinaNovember 12, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Awesome artworks. They are genius artists.

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2012/11/kecapi.html

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  18. AnnesphamilyNovember 12, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    That is some interesting art! I like how you found all the pretty blues! Happy Veteran's Day to you and to all! I will do some visiting later. I am hopeful this is working for me today! The technically challenged such as ME often have to retry! But I will check back soon! Have a blue ti ful day Sally!

    Hugs

    Anne

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  19. LadyD PianoNovember 12, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I have always wanted to see them up close. Hope I get the chance. Great photos, especially the layers and depth of the first one. Nice blues!

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 12, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Hi Sally
    I am always amazed by the talent of street artists!

    My photo doesn't seem to load for some reason for my link ...I'm sorry for the trouble.

    Hugs,
    Pat

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  21. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 12, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Sally,
    Great blues today !! Yes, I have to start early with Christmas decorating in order to get it finsihed so I can enjoy it during the season!!

    Thanks so much for hosting and for your visit!!

    hugs,
    Debbie

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  22. Travel QuestNovember 12, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Now that's the ART! I would love to see this someday. Happy Blue Monday Sally.

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  23. GranthamLynnNovember 12, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Oh that is so cool. My Cowboy found some similar on the internet and we used them in a chapel service. I was so amazed! Thanks for sharing.
    Have a wonderful week,
    Sherry

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  24. MaggieNovember 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Aren't they all just amazing? How alienated these street artists are.
    Thanks for hosting Blue Monday, a great start to the week.

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  25. Erica (Irene)November 12, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Wow ....some of them look amazing, wish I could have visited there.

    Happy Blue Monday!!!! and thanks for hosting, love seeing the other blues.

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  26. LVNovember 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    What a sight that would be to see. It is hard to realize there are people that have that much talent and one like me can do nothing. No, Sally, in answer to your comment. I did not fly first class. Had to rake bottom of the barrel to fly at all. Fares are very high. I made that shot sitting in my seat looking toward the front of the plane.

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  27. AnonymousNovember 12, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I am always amazed at this kind of art. It's so realistic.

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  28. LeoviNovember 12, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Nice photos, paintings truly spectacular ...

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  29. JLS HallNovember 12, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Great shots! They used to do something like this in Baltimore when I lived there, years ago. I loved to see the art, but was always sad when it was just washed away after a few days. All that work and creativity gone in a few seconds. Beautiful, though.

    Happy Blue Monday, and have a wonderful week!

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  30. photodougNovember 12, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Have a similar event in Hudson Valley. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. sandyNovember 12, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Wow these paintings are amazing and look so real. It really DOES look like you could fall in!

    sandy ;)

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  32. JeanneNovember 12, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Hi Sally, We just returned from Bill's test and I am just now linking. We left at 6:00am. Up at 5:00. Nap time!!!

    This art is amazing. I have seen this type of art before. It is so realistic...It boggles the mind as to how this can be accomplished. I Love this share for Blue Monday.

    Love, Jeanne

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  33. ❀~Myrna~❀November 12, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Cool Pics!Happy Blue Monday!

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  34. My name is RietNovember 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I don't think I saw this art before. It is beautiful.

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  35. AnnNovember 12, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Oh that art is so unbelievable, it doesn't resemble chalk in any way!!How talented.
    Ann

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  36. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaNovember 12, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Hi again, Sally :D Happy Blue Monday! My previous comment is #12... Have a great week! ~Pernilla

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  37. CathyNovember 12, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Oh, that is neat, Dear. Thanks for your sweet visit. Hope you are doing well. Hugs

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  38. joyh82November 12, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Those are incredible! Happy Blue Monday ;)

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  39. AnonymousNovember 12, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful chalk artwork! My favorite is the first picture. Looks so real. Happy Blue Monday!

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  40. Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursNovember 12, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    What an amazing art project! I've never seen anything like it. Thank you for sharing -- and hosting!

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Sally