Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChalk artist Karl Horeis works on his piece called "Pursuing Highest Ends" which he says is about astronaut Neil Armstrong during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChalk artists Angela Checco, left, and Daniella Battaglioli, right, work on their piece entitled "It's So Like Meta" during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChalk artist Olivia McLeod works on her piece during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019. McLeod's piece was a replica of a painting called "La Frileuse" by french painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA copy of the painting by artist Gustav Klimt called "Lady with a Fan" is used as a reference by artists Kelly Euser and her sister Adrienne Hunter, not shown, for their chalk art piece during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChalk artist Rubi Sanchez works on her piece during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019. This was Sanchez' first year taking part in the Chalk Art Festival. She likes to incorporate religious icons in her work.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChalk artist Josh Rau, with striped socks, and his daughter Riley, 11, are covered in chalk as they work on their chalk art piece during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChalk artist Maeve McCarthy works on her piece called "Warrior Woman" during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRain falls on a piece called "Warrior Woman" by chalk artist Maeve McCarthy during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChalk artist Naomi Foster works on her piece during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019. Foster has taken part in the Chalk Art Festival for 11 years. Her piece is part of her "True Colors" collection.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChalk artist Olivia McLeod works on her piece during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019. McLeod's piece is a replica of a painting called "La Frileuse" by french painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChalk artists Adrienne Hunter, left, and her sister Kelly Euser, standing right, work on their piece that is based on the painting by Gustav Klimt called "Lady with a Fan" during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe hands of chalk artist Lauren Bassett Art are covered with chalk as she works on her chalk art work during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThis piece, entitled "Audrey" by chalk artist Dawn Wagner, was on display during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChalk artist Lindsie Blair pulls the tape from around her piece called "Fox with Wildflowers" during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAs rain falls people take photos of some of the chalk artwork during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
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Chalk artist Karl Horeis works on his piece called "Pursuing Highest Ends" which he says is about astronaut Neil Armstrong during the Denver Chalk Art Festival on June 2, 2019.
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By Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Denver Chalk Art Festival drew artists and spectators alike in the first weekend of June. The free, two-day-long festival ran June 1-2, 2019, on Larmier Street in Denver, and drew large crowds despite a rainy start to the weekend. More than 200 chalk artists participated in this year’s event.