Becky Patterson Design

5’x5’ in 5 hours! Fun with chalk friends. Had a blast cranking this fella out at the Erie County Fair today.
Visit my Chalk friends’ pages to see their creations!
Ryan Chapman took home honorable mention with an American Soldier
Heather Ginsberg Buechi brought home 2nd place with her “red white and moo” piece
Kellianne Griffith brought home 3rd with her fun “I got it!” Concept
Everyone did great!

This month is SWAMPED with projects, workshops, lessons, commissions, murals, and keeping the kids busy for these last few weeks before school. If you’re looking for some artsy activities, I’ve got a couple coming up for you to check out:

- Thursday 8/13 I’ll be chalking at the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY from 11-4. Looking forward to this one! Stop by and say hi.

- Monday 8/17 I’ll be joining Marina Goody at Goody Girl Flower Farm in Lockport, NY for a night of picking beautiful flowers from her flower fields and watercolor painting (and wine!). Always a fun night! 21+ event and space is limited (linked below)

Hope you’re enjoying these last few weeks of summer! ☀️ ✌🏻

A few highlights from my weekend chalking in Somerset:
- Friday night’s car show and sunset sky
- seeing other artists hard at work and admiring their skills. I learn from them EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
- sponsorships and supports from local businesses, making it possible for me to be there and stay fueled up
- getting to interact with the art
- seeing so many of you enjoy the art. ❤️

Uptown Chalk the Block
Uptown Somerset
Featured artists:
Liz Johnson jayciecreates Studio M Art Kumpa Lori Hughes

Had the best time chalking Fraggles (and a cute Doozer) down in Somerset, PA at Uptown Chalk the Block. The “yesteryear” theme is definitely a favorite. Thanks so much Uptown Chalk the Block and Uptown Somerset for having me!

Fraggle Rock

Just floatin’ through the weekend! I spent the day today chalking at Canalfest in my hometown, North Tonawanda, NY. The weather was outstanding! So grateful for blue skies (no smoky haze), comfortable summer temps and no rain!
The theme for the day was “Where the River Meets Your Imagination”. I imagined that when you crack a hole in the pavement, you’ll see more of the Niagara River, and maybe a cute frog will be floating by enjoying National Ice Cream day. 🐸 🍦
Really, my biggest goal today was to try my first 3D piece. I’ve wanted to tackle it for a while. There’s definitely parts I’d do differently but I’m happy with how this cute little dude turned out. I’m also grateful to bring home 1st place with this one!
Thank you to the organizers of Canal Fest of the Tonawandas, Inc.! You guys are working so hard to make this festival run smoothly on a tight timeframe and in a new place. I appreciate all that you’re doing to make this another great event. Thanks for having me back!
8’x10’ partial tempera base with hard & soft pastels on asphalt

“So what do you do if it rains?” Scroll through our pics and video from the day to see.
The Lockport Chalk Walk today ended up being a total wash out. But a rainy chalk day is never a wasted chalk day.
- I got to hang out with my daughter and niece doing something we all enjoy.
- my niece got to learn how to use VR for design transfer (she nailed it) and got to get her feet wet (too soon? 😉) at her first chalk event
- we enjoyed some yummy ice cream from Lake Effect Ice Cream along with a few other artists.
Was it disappointing? Sure. But did we make the most of it too? Yep!
Tomorrow is looking better. I’ll be chalking at Canalfest in North Tonawanda, NY!

Excited to head back to PA next weekend for Uptown Chalk the Block! This is such a fun theme too and an incredibly talented group of artists. I'm really looking forward to this one!