by James Coulter Downtown Bartow proved to be busy as a bee last Saturday during its Annual Honeybee Festival. Several hundred vendors lined Main Street and the nearby streets selling various arts and crafts, many related to honey and bees. The Ridge Beekeepers Association and a few other vendors showcased…
by James Coulter A dragonfly balances upon a brain while balancing a scale from either wing. Such a sight might come across as rather curious, but the symbolism behind it proves equally enlightening. Laura Thomas calls this chalk piece "Balance" because the piece showcases the importance of a balanced life…
Bartow Chalk Walk Celebrates 5th Year with Grady Judd Sidewalk Drawing by James Coulter When Matt McCalister thinks of Polk County, he thinks of the Honorable Sheriff Grady Judd. So this chalk artist from Palmetto, FL could think of no better subject for his chalk drawing masterpiece than the Honorable Sheriff.…
Bartow Chalk Walk Chalks Up Its Third Year by James Coulter Joel Nathan loves animated Miyazaki movies. His favorites are a tie between Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Such a big name in animation deserved a big tribute. So when Nathan arrived at the Bartow Chalk Walk last weekend, he could think of no better subject for a chalk portrait…
Bartow Chalk Walk Chalks Up Its Third Year by James Coulter Joel Nathan loves animated Miyazaki movies. His favorites are a tie between Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Such a big name in animation deserved a big tribute. So when Nathan arrived at the Bartow Chalk Walk last weekend, he could think of no better subject for a chalk portrait…