Julie Graden, from Land O’ Lakes, FL, is an award- winning and certified “Master” Street Painter through Florida Chalk Artist Association. She began street painting in 2003. Julie’s sister Rebecca Graden assist her at many festivals. Julie attended Florida School of the Arts in Palatka, FL. Julie works in acrylic, watercolor, color pencil, chalk, and in computer-aided graphic design. "Chalk Art is a Performing Art." It brings my art into the public eye. The viewer becomes part of the process. Watching the artist create a masterpiece on the streets and sidewalks. “The interaction is what makes Chalk Art so magical for me”