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Jessi Queen, Chalk artist & muralist

The process of making art was symbolic of the life process itself.

— Judy Chicago

I bring the making process into public spaces, where people experience the work as it happens, hear the story behind it, ask questions, and become part of a moment that disappears when I leave.

Jessi Queen smiling in a wide-brimmed black hat and tortoiseshell sunglasses, holding a paintbrush

Jessi Queen

Chalk artist & muralist

Atlanta, GA

My story

Sharing the beauty of chalk art with every community I visit.

Jessi Queen is an accomplished Atlanta-based chalk artist who is dedicated to fostering community engagement and sharing the beauty of chalk art.

With expertise in large chalk murals, 3D chalk art, workshops, and interactive installations, Jessi’s work seamlessly blends creativity and connection. Having started her artistic journey at the SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival in 2007, Jessi’s passion for chalk art has only grown stronger over the years. She has since expanded her reach, participating in art festivals, trade shows, and private events across North America and Europe. Alongside her husband, Zach Herndon, Jessi co-founded the Georgia Chalk Artists Guild in 2014, collaborating with community organizers to bring chalk art to various corners of the state.

Jessi kneeling beside her street chalk portrait of a woman inside an astronaut helmet filled with flowers, Lake Worth 2019
Chalk portrait of a laughing woman crowned with roses and butterflies under a rainbow, Tempe 2019
Street chalk portrait of a woman gazing upward, framed by pink and yellow roses and a monarch butterfly

With a portfolio of award-winning pieces and exhibitions, Jessi continues to captivate audiences with her unique artistic style. She eagerly looks forward to sharing her chalk art adventures and invites you to explore her work and upcoming appearances here, or on Instagram @jessiqueenart.

Outside of work

Outside of work I enjoy nature, nerdy things like games and fantasy, traveling with my family, chilling with my dog, and creating art.

Collage of Jessi outside the studio: hiking, gaming, traveling with family, and relaxing with her dog
Jessi standing small among the swirling pink sandstone walls of a desert canyon
Jessi seated on a museum bench in front of a large water lily painting
Art experience

Festivals, murals & milestones

Large-scale murals for festivals and events around the world since before 2013, from Georgia sidewalks to Italy and Germany.

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2022

Featured muralist

Kirkwood walls · Atlanta, GA

Painted a featured wall for Kirkwood and returned to festivals in Florida, Oregon, Texas, and Georgia.

Festivals: Lake Worth Chalk Festival, La Strada dei Pastelli, Kerrville Chalk Festival, Chalktoberfest

2021

3D interactive murals

Atlanta Falcons · Atlanta United FC

Created 3D interactive chalk murals for Atlanta’s NFL and MLS teams.

Chalk the Vote

MTV · Georgia

Drew chalk murals across Georgia for MTV’s Chalk the Vote campaign.

Public and community murals

Path 400 Buckhead · Dia de los Muertos Arts · Montessori In Town

Selected wall muralist for Path 400, an outdoor mural in Hapeville, and a school garden wall mural.

Best of Show, AMA Chalk Fest · Artist & organizer, Decatur Chalk Walk · Artist & consultant, Albany Museum Chalk Fest

2020

3D interactive mural

Atlanta United FC

Drew a 3D interactive mural for Atlanta United and kept chalking at festivals across the country.

People’s Choice, Arbor Lakes Chalk Festival · Art Lit Festival · Demonstrations at Kennesaw State University

2019

Best of Show

SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival · Savannah, GA

Took Best of Show at the festival where it all started in 2007.

Also: Decatur Chalk Walk (artist & organizer), Pacific NW Chalk Fest, La Strada dei Pastelli, Kerrville Chalk Festival, Via Colori

2018

Event murals

Amazon · Atlanta Braves

Drew the Treasure Truck event mural for Amazon, and a chalk mural with festival organization for the Atlanta Braves.

People’s Choice, Chalk a Lot (Tempe, AZ) · Best of Show, Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk · Exhibition finalist, Art on the Beltline

2016 — 2017

International festivals

Nocera Superiore, Italy · Blumberg, Germany

Brought street painting overseas at Concorso a Nocera Superiore and the Blumberg Street Art Festival, while teaching chalk at schools, Camp Sunshine, Wonder Root, and the High Museum of Art.

Best of Show 2016 and Third Place 2017, Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk

2015

Women Who Rock Exhibition

Hodgepodge Gallery · Atlanta, GA

Group exhibition at Hodgepodge Gallery.

Maker of Merit, Makers Faire Decatur · Via Colori Houston · Atlanta Streets Alive community murals, 2015–2019

2014

Co-founder & organizer

Georgia Chalk Artists Guild

Co-founded the guild with Zach Herndon to connect chalk artists across Georgia and bring chalk art to communities, schools, and events.

Bloomin Chalk Fest · Chalktoberfest · Via Colori KY

2012 — 2013

BFA, Interactive Design

Savannah College of Art and Design

Graduated from SCAD in 2012.

Freelance artist

Atlanta, GA & traveling

Started taking on murals, chalkboard art, and commissions, including a chalkboard mural performance for Banfield Animal Clinic and chalkboard menus for Le Méridien.

Exhibition finalist, Art on the Beltline · Chalktoberfest · Via Colori KY · Demonstrations at The Art Institute

2007

First chalk festival

SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival · Savannah, GA

Where the chalk journey began.

Festivals + events

Places we’ve chalked

An interactive map of chalk art from Georgia sidewalks to street-painting festivals across the U.S., Mexico, Germany, Austria, and Italy. Select a city to explore the art made there.

USA / West

USA / Central

USA / East

USA / Georgia + Florida

International

Skills

From festival streets to brand events and classrooms — what I make, perform, and teach.

Chalk pastel
Acrylic paint
Latex paint
Chalkboard art
Pastel drawing
Charcoal drawing
Awards

The art evolves. So do I.

Recognition from juries and crowds at chalk festivals across the country.

  • Best of Show

    • AMA Chalk Fest, 2021
    • SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival, 2019
    • Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk, 2016 + 2018

  • People’s Choice

    • Arbor Lakes Chalk Festival, 2020
    • Chalk a Lot, Tempe AZ, 2018

  • Maker of Merit

    • Makers Faire Decatur, 2015

  • Third Place

    • Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk, 2017
Tools

What I work in

Clients + partners

A snapshot of the brands, venues, and communities I’ve chalked and painted with.

  • Atlanta United FC
  • Atlanta Falcons
  • Amazon
  • Atlanta Braves
  • MTV
  • Banfield Animal Clinic
  • Le Méridien
  • High Museum of Art
  • Kennesaw State University
  • Path 400
  • Camp Sunshine
  • Atlanta Streets Alive
  • Montessori In Town
  • Dia de los Muertos Arts
  • Hodgepodge Gallery
  • Art on the Beltline
Beyond art

A little bit more about me

Jessi drawing a sustainability-themed chalk mural with a world map on a large blackboard wall

Co-founder & organizer

Georgia Chalk Artists Guild

The Georgia Chalk Artists Guild is an association of professional and emerging chalk artists who aim to promote the awareness and education of chalk as an artistic medium, and to provide resources for the public to connect with Georgia chalk artists.

Three rescued dachshunds in harnesses on a walk in the grass

Dog rescue

Dream Dachshund Rescue

Dream Dachshund Rescue foster mom and volunteer. Dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dachshunds in need across Georgia, providing loving temporary care and match-making with forever families.

Instagram

I create stories through faces

A few frames from recent festivals and street art projects. Follow @jessiqueenart for more.

Street chalk portrait of a woman half hidden behind white daisies and wildflowers
Chalk portrait of a woman with red lips and gold stars in her dark hair, Jessi drawing beside it
Chalk portrait of a blonde woman crowned with golden roses, a monarch butterfly on a daisy
Chalk portrait of a Black woman wearing a crown of lavender origami cranes
Jessi in a sun hat beside her chalk portrait of a pink-haired girl crowned with strawberries
Jessi in a sun hat painting bold red, yellow and blue strokes across a chalk portrait’s eyes
Jessi standing above a large chalk reproduction of a classical painting of a veiled woman and cherubs
Jessi drawing a chalk portrait of a woman surrounded by monarch butterflies
Close street chalk portrait of a woman gazing upward with a blue bow in her curls
Chalk portrait of a woman with long blue hair holding a deep blue rose
Chalk portrait of a young woman wearing a crown of antlers and orange flowers
Chalk portrait of a Black woman framed by a bright patterned head wrap and mosaic halo
Chalk portrait of a young man in a black hat against a golden sun
Chalk portrait of a smiling Black woman with white plumeria flowers in her hair
Jessi drawing a green-toned chalk portrait of a woman covering her face with her hands
Jessi blending a chalk portrait of a blonde woman surrounded by orange and purple flowers
Chalk portrait of a woman with hummingbirds and purple morning glories
Chalk portrait of a blonde woman beside a bright yellow orchid

Find me online

@jessiqueenart

It was an honor to draw my friend @gabriella_mh1 at @kerrvillechalk. She is a beautiful human inside and out! ❤️🎉🔥🔥 . . . . #jessiqueenart #chalkart #kerrville #kerrvillechalk #gabriella #portraitartist #pastelportrait #gachalkartists #sidewalkchalkart #streetart #sidewalkart #colorful #sidewalkchalk #chalkartist #fcaa #streetartist #sidewalkchalkfun #chalkfestival #streetpainting #artist #chalkartfestival #chalkfestival #sidewalkchalkfestival #instaart #artistofinstagram

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It was an honor to draw my friend @gabriella_mh1 at @kerrvillechalk. She is a beautiful human inside and out! ❤️🎉🔥🔥 . . . . #jessiqueenart #chalkart #kerrville #kerrvillechalk #gabriella #portraitartist #pastelportrait #gachalkartists #sidewalkchalkart #streetart #sidewalkart #colorful #sidewalkchalk #chalkartist #fcaa #streetartist #sidewalkchalkfun #chalkfestival #streetpainting #artist #chalkartfestival #chalkfestival #sidewalkchalkfestival #instaart #artistofinstagram

These cracks though… #challengeaccepted #crackmeup #jessiqueenart #gachalkartists #fcaa

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These cracks though… #challengeaccepted #crackmeup #jessiqueenart #gachalkartists #fcaa

Throwback to this lovely Juneteenth celebration!! #juneteenth #atlutd #mercedesbenz

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Throwback to this lovely Juneteenth celebration!! #juneteenth #atlutd #mercedesbenz

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