Talent takes many forms. Today was spent watching MANY talented people. Here are ONLY a few of the people's favorites . . . #arborlakes #chalkfestarborlakes #ChalkfestMN #ChalkMN #ladyfishmn (at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes)

Sometimes Mother Nature wins. After getting most of the street painting this weekend close to being finished, Mother Nature decided it was time this old woman joined her on her epic sweep across the state. The storm was one of the worst I've seen at chalk festivals and thankfully only a few pieces were affected. Mine succumbed to the pool of water that sat in the tire ruts of the street. Had I not been helping run the festival and helping take care of things, she would have been brought back to life in full. But like life, sometimes it isn't always meant to be #chalkfestarborlakes #chalkart #shawnmccann #minnesotaart #streetpainting #streetart #chalkmn #chalkstorm #chalkstormdamage

Training my niece and nephew on how to help uncle Shawn finish up his chalk drawing! You can never have enough hands on deck when it's hot out and the end is in sight ;) ha! #chalk #chalkartists #streetpainting #futurechalkartist #chalkmn #minnesotafestivals #streetpainting #minnesotaart #shawnmccann #chalkart #chalkfestarborlakes

Progress at @chalkfestarborlakes #minnesotaart #minnesotafestivals #shawnmccann #streetpainting #chalkartists #chalkmn #chalkfestivals #maplegrovemn #maplegrove #minneapolisnorthwesttourism

Starting to add in the wrinkles. Watching her age as I chalk. Love all the character in her face. @chalkfestarborlakes #chalkfestival #chalkmn #chalkfestarborlakes #chalkartists #streetpainting #shawnmccann #minnesotafestivals #minnesotaart

The @walkiechalk in action here at @chalkfestarborlakes ! Such an amazing festival that's getting going here. Come on down to mainstreet at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove. #chalkartists #chalkmn #chalkfestarborlakes #chalkfestival #walkiechalk

The murals at the Fountains at Arbor Lakes have begun for @chalkfestarborlakes ! Swing by to see the amazing work. @utonyaschalkart is working near Hong Thai! #chalkfestival #chalkfestarborlakes #chalkmn #chalkartists

Just got some @walkiechalk sticks. Looking forward to trying these at @chalkfestarborlakes ! #chalkfestarborlakes #chalkmn #chalkfestival #chalkartists #walkiechalk