Although I was happy with the overall design, I was still nervous about capturing her likeness in chalk. Camellias lined the bottom of the square.Ī somewhat simple design would allow me plenty of time to get Selena’s face just right. It featured Selena laughing in the corner, with a bright yellow sun fading into wavy orange sun rays behind her. In the end, I went with the simplest version. Over the course of two weeks, I came up with about three versions of the final design. The final draft of the design, digital drawing. Now, all that was left to do was begin sketching different iterations of the final art piece. She also happens to be a distant relative, so this felt like the perfect choice. Who better to feature than the iconic Mexican-American Tejano singer, Selena Quintanilla? Selena has always been an influential figure in my life. I knew incorporating an icon that people could identify with would be a real crowd-pleaser. There is a strong Mexican influence in Sacramento, which led me to my next thought I would love to honor my Mexican heritage in some way.
I decided would incorporate camellias into the design, but I still needed a main attention grabber. I love botanical drawings, and one flower that has always represented the city of Sacramento is the camellia. Michael suggested tying in some element of Sacramento, so I began brainstorming iconic imagery for the city. The freedom of having a world of options at your fingertips can sometimes feel daunting.
#CHALK IT UP FREE#
I had free reign over the artistic process. I started preparing for the event by figuring out the theme of my future design.Īs my sponsor for the event, Michael had no strict requirements for what he wanted to showcase in the design. The best relief for my inherent anxiety about things not going to plan is preparation. Having never attempted chalk art before, I was understandably nervous about participating in this event. More Chalk It Up Sacramento 2021 Pictures.
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