Urban Artists:
Meet the Artists

Jenny McCracken

Jenny's a guru when it comes to pavement art. She's been taking her talent to the streets for the last 20 years.

Jenny won the Geldern Pavement Art Competition (Germany), has been invited to produce artwork around the world (Canada, Germany, New Zealand), she’s headlined Chalk Urban Art Festival and is the first person to chalk on a car.

In addition to pavement art, Jenny is a scenic artist and portrait painter. Jenny was a finalist in the prestigious Moran National Portrait Prize, with a portrait of local comedian Hung Lee.

Jenny likes to try to increase public awareness on a range of issues through her artwork. She enjoys applying the same creativity and energy to brand and event promotion.

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Anton Pulvirenti

Anton was awarded the title of Champion Pavement Artist at Chalk The Walk in 2007. His work is astounding; he makes art looks easy and audiences across the country are enjoying his amazing 3D chalk artworks.

Anton has paintings in private collections throughout South Korea, Italy and Australia. He most recently exhibited his oil paintings in Brisbane and is preparing for an upcoming exhibition in Sydney.

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Gary Jagamarra

An Aboriginal artist, Gary Simon Jagamarra was awarded Champion Pavement Artist and was winner of the People's Choice Award at Chalk The Walk in 2006. In 2007 he was invited to return as Guest Artist.

At Moomba Waterfest in Melbourne 2007, Gary produced a number of artworks over the weekend. Hundreds of people came to see him at work and learn about Aboriginal culture.

Gary is a true show man and incorporates Aboriginal song and dance into his art.

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Leeanne Ricci

Guided by the personal philosophy that creativity is not limited to the canvas, Leeanne Ricci enjoys designing and creating in a variety of mediums including digital art, furniture and jewelry design. In recent years, travel has inspired Leeanne to develop chalk artworks that incorporate vivid colours and dynamic lines.

Leeanne's pastel artworks have translated well to the pavement. At Chalk Urban Art Festival in 2007, she created a colourful celebration of dance and music and in 2008 she followed up with an equally vibrant piece - a hovering magic carpet, waiting to fly festival goers to their dream destinations.

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Rudy Kistler

Rudy Kistler was awarded Highly Commended at Chalk The Walk in 2007. Originally from Chicago USA, Rudy is now based in Sydney. His art has taken him through America, Japan and now Australia.

Rudy is a firm favourite with the public - his entertaining banter and his artistic talents are a winning combination.

Rudy exhibits his oil paintings at the Charles Hewitt gallery in Paddington and teaches at the Bondi Road Art School.

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Sally Grant

Sally Grant is an astounding Artist who unites her passion for Art, education and Art therapy to create energetic art workshops and artworks. She has taught in Australia, England, Japan and Nepal.

Her Art teaching experiences range from teaching fun-filled children's art classes to inspiring team building corporate art workshops.

Sally easily adapts her teaching style to suit the needs and requirements of all participants to ensure a fun, productive and creative art experience.

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Julie Doye

Julie Doye's art is often described as unique, quirky and humorous. In addition to producing pavement art she is a brilliant portrait artist, producing her pop-art style of images at events and private sittings. While Julie employs a wide range of different styles and techniques her work is easily recognised. Many of her influences are derived from popular culture and music particularly pop works from the 1960's and 70's.

Julie work is a hit with audiences, with Paris Hilton having recently picked up one of Julie's artworks.

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