What’s so special about the medium?

Pavement art is and was done with chalks or pastels, usually directly on the pavement. The juxtaposition of the work and the environment and its relationship to the audience is the most defining feature.

Working with the medium?

When I first started street painting, I used commercial chalks and pastels. I soon found the chalks to be too dusty and they constantly blew away on the street. Now, I use hand-made pastels, which are stronger and more permanent than commercial products.

The challenges?

It is more physically demanding than many other forms of visual art. Almost all my projects start with a geometrical concept. Once that structure is established, the rest of the project is problem solving and execution. In the past, I improvised works directly on the street. Most of my recent works have been done on commission, and I create presentation drawing first for the presenter to approve.

Your future plans?

My own personal focus is on experimenting with new venues related to pavement art. I am working on stereoscopic images and digital reproduction techniques. I have executed a 25,000 square foot museum in Playa del Carmen on the Mexican Riviera, and I am working on a 10,000 square foot travelling show of my works as well. The venues offer the possibility of creating even more complicated art installations.