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This is an original illustration I created for Provo's annual charity event "Chalk the Block," which supports children and families affected by autism. The 2019 theme was 'Hollywood.' I chose to do a portrait of James Dean. I read book and watched documentaries about his life to get an idea of who he was, and incorporated those themes into this piece. Taking into account that Chalk the Block is attended by families with young children, particularly those with special needs and learning disabilities, I used bright colors and interesting textures to add visual interest and stimulation. Later on, I recreated this piece as a chalk mural the size of a parking spot, using a grid. The original painting was made with acrylic gouache.
