Discover this vibrant art form that lives at your feet with examples from leading artists who also give insight into how to create your own chalk pavement art.

The life and satirical opinions of an underground cartoonist in the City of Destiny. Including, but not limited to: - Foreword and writings by John Hathaway of The New Takhoman - Every (best & worst) Tacomic drawn by RR Anderson from 2007 to 2009 - South Sound editorial cartooning reflections by retired oped page TNT editor David Seago - "Mightier than Swords" news story from the Tacoma Daily Index featuring every Tacoma Political Cartoonist - A brief history of Frost Park Chalk Challenge, Chalk Jargon definitions and a boot full of BONUS chalk-art photography appendix - BONUS High-school Proto-Tacomics - BONUS Cartoonists League of Absurd Washingtonians (CLAW) secret society rituals, zine symbolism and writings never before seen! - BONUS A Complete "LEARN 2 DRAW in 3D" 24 Hour Comic Day comic book from the year 2009

After fleeing her suburban home, 15-year-old Dana struggles to survive in the alleys, squats, and subway stations of downtown Toronto. Dana and her two friends, seasoned street kids Brent and Ashley, must contend with turf wars, thugs, hunger, and the daily battle of life on the streets.When Dana’s graffiti on an underpass catches the eye of a counsellor at Sketches, a drop-in centre for homeless teens, Dana discovers a haven where she can express herself through art. As she works on a self-portrait, Dana begins to confront the reason she left home. The truth of what her stepfather did to her is trying to surface, but will it come out through her paintbrush or the blade of a knife? This gritty, honest portrayal of street life from acclaimed author Eric Walters is a testament to the healing power of art.

The Art of Chalk includes over 200 color photos, along with tips and techniques from the world's most inspiring artists and designers in the world of chalk art.