Welcome to the Chalky Marks Art Gallery and Studio, featuring probably the oldest yet most enduring art medium of all time. Chalk. In many respects no other drawn offerings by the hand of man come even close. Chalk instantly conveys the undeniable recognition of a basic human need. Communication. Its DNA today retains the heritage of ‘’Todays Special‘’ Therefore, we could be forgiven for thinking its fragile today, gone tomorrow. Also, white boards replaced black boards, while rattle cans still rule the walls. Perhaps we still view chalk primarily as, ‘’kids stuff’’ ?….?  If so, l strongly urge you to read on.

There exists a method of using chalk that renders it entirely smudge proof! This new found permanence does not impair its radiance. Neither does it have to remain imprisoned under glass. At last, large scale projects rarely seen before, all become possible now. This website plus the Chalky Marks Art Gallery & Studio will endeavour to champion chalk within the fine arts. Graffiti and mixed media, will continue to highlight the unique vitality of chalk.

In particular its characteristic texture and dust, reveals an unrivalled cool tranquility, yet this beautiful soft exterior can become silent dynamite !

Welcome to an intriguing sojourn from the school ‘ Hop-Scotch ‘ playgrounds of the early 1950s to the most recent lyrical abstractions of today.

That can mean only one thing … it’s chalky marks !