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Large crowds turned out for the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street. Their efforts transform Larimer Square into a bright and colorful street museum adorned in vivid pastel chalks. The Piazza dell脮Arte, or square art, tradition dates back to 16th century Renaissance Italy when the artists of the era began using asphalt as a canvas creating temporary masterpieces with chalk. The artists were called 脪madonnari脫 after their customary practice of recreating chalk paintings of the Madonna. Historically, madonnari were known for their life of travel and freedom, making their living from coins tossed from passers-by. The festival also included music, Italian food, wine tasting tents and an art gallery.

Artist Lance Leber works on his colorful chalk artwork during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver.

People admire the beautiful artwork on display during the15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street.

Beautiful artwork on display during the15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street.

Artist Laura Belladonna works on her artwork called the Alchemy Elements during the15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street.

Artist Jessica Key works on her artwork called the Priestess of Bacchus inspired by artist John Collier during the15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street.

Artist Kayln Connolly works on her artwork during the15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street.

Artists Stanley Turner and Amy Cheslin work on their piece entitled The Country Wine Tasters inspired by the work of artist Michael Keyes during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street. Their efforts transform Larimer Square into a bright and colorful street museum adorned in vivid pastel chalks. The Piazza dell脮Arte, or square art, tradition dates back to 16th century Renaissance Italy when the artists of the era began using asphalt as a canvas creating temporary masterpieces with chalk. The artists were called 脪madonnari脫 after their customary practice of recreating chalk paintings of the Madonna. Historically, madonnari were known for their life of travel and freedom, making their living from coins tossed from passers-by. The festival also included music, Italian food, wine tasting tents and an art gallery.

Spectator Jonathan Blakely taks photos of some of the amazing work by chalk artists during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver.

Chalk artist Kyle Baniser works on his artwork during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. His artwork, inspired by a photograph by Irish photographer Robert Doyle, is a piece of the late singer Leonard Cohen performing his song Hallelujah.

Chalk artist Sherri Cole, upper right, works on her artwork during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver.

Chalk artist Kalyn Connolly uses lots of chalk as she creates her artwork during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver.

This is a detail of the work by chalk artist Dawn Morrison Wagner, entitled Releasing Butterflies, during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver.

Chalk artist Chris Carlson created a 3D piece he called Old Masters Ninja Turtles that represented the artist masters of the Renaissance during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street. Their efforts transform Larimer Square into a bright and colorful street museum adorned in vivid pastel chalks. The Piazza dell脮Arte, or square art, tradition dates back to 16th century Renaissance Italy when the artists of the era began using asphalt as a canvas creating temporary masterpieces with chalk. The artists were called 脪madonnari脫 after their customary practice of recreating chalk paintings of the Madonna. Historically, madonnari were known for their life of travel and freedom, making their living from coins tossed from passers-by. The festival also included music, Italian food, wine tasting tents and an art gallery.

Chalk artists use hundreds of different colors, shapes and sizes of chalk for their creations during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver.

Artist Katie Vuletich works on her chalk artwork which she said was either Colorful Colorado or Big Horn Butt during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street. Their efforts transform Larimer Square into a bright and colorful street museum adorned in vivid pastel chalks. The Piazza dell脮Arte, or square art, tradition dates back to 16th century Renaissance Italy when the artists of the era began using asphalt as a canvas creating temporary masterpieces with chalk. The artists were called 脪madonnari脫 after their customary practice of recreating chalk paintings of the Madonna. Historically, madonnari were known for their life of travel and freedom, making their living from coins tossed from passers-by. The festival also included music, Italian food, wine tasting tents and an art gallery.

Chalk artists work in the middle of the streets as festival goers can watch as they work from the sidewalks during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street. Their efforts transform Larimer Square into a bright and colorful street museum adorned in vivid pastel chalks. The Piazza dell脮Arte, or square art, tradition dates back to 16th century Renaissance Italy when the artists of the era began using asphalt as a canvas creating temporary masterpieces with chalk. The artists were called 脪madonnari脫 after their customary practice of recreating chalk paintings of the Madonna. Historically, madonnari were known for their life of travel and freedom, making their living from coins tossed from passers-by. The festival also included music, Italian food, wine tasting tents and an art gallery.

Artist Emily Pugmire works on a piece inspired by Mexican street artist Farid Rueda during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street. Their efforts transform Larimer Square into a bright and colorful street museum adorned in vivid pastel chalks. The Piazza dell脮Arte, or square art, tradition dates back to 16th century Renaissance Italy when the artists of the era began using asphalt as a canvas creating temporary masterpieces with chalk. The artists were called 脪madonnari脫 after their customary practice of recreating chalk paintings of the Madonna. Historically, madonnari were known for their life of travel and freedom, making their living from coins tossed from passers-by. The festival also included music, Italian food, wine tasting tents and an art gallery.

Artist Chanelle Samples works on her piece entitled Thai Dancing Ladies, inspired from Thai rubbings, during the 15th annual Denver Chalk Art festival on Larimer street on June 4, 2017 in Denver. Event organizers call it a little bit of Italy coming to the Mile High city. The event features more than 200 professional and amateur artists who spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days creating their artwork on the pavement of Larimer street. Their efforts transform Larimer Square into a bright and colorful street museum adorned in vivid pastel chalks. The Piazza dell脮Arte, or square art, tradition dates back to 16th century Renaissance Italy when the artists of the era began using asphalt as a canvas creating temporary masterpieces with chalk. The artists were called 脪madonnari脫 after their customary practice of recreating chalk paintings of the Madonna. Historically, madonnari were known for their life of travel and freedom, making their living from coins tossed from passers-by. The festival also included music, Italian food, wine tasting tents and an art gallery.