<div><p>You don't have to be an amazing artist to take great photos. You just need an eye for color and look at the resources around you in a different way.</p><p>With just a simple vision and some sidewalk chalk you can make the most innovative photos that will not only serve as great keepsakes but are a blast to make!</p><p>From under the sea to flying over buildings, capture your kids in ways you didn't think possible.</p><div><figure><a href="https://www.parentmap.com/article/get-creative-sidewalk-art" target="_blank"><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo.JPG" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_550px.JPG 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_650px.JPG 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_750px.JPG 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_850px.JPG 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_950px.JPG 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_1050px.JPG 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_1150px.JPG 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_1250px.JPG 1250w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_1350px.JPG 1350w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_1450px.JPG 1450w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_1550px.JPG 1550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/photo_GH_content_1630px.JPG 1630w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite><a href="https://www.parentmap.com/article/get-creative-sidewalk-art" target="_blank">Parent Map</a></cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>There are tricks to getting beautiful images like this complete with vibrant colors. Mix up some homemade sidewalk pant. </p><p><strong><strong><a href="https://www.parentmap.com/article/get-creative-sidewalk-art">Homemade sidewalk paint</a></strong></strong></p><ul><li>½ cup of water</li><li>½ cup of cornstarch</li><li>Approximately 12 drops of food coloring "” this can be adjusted to achieve desired color</li><li>Jar with a lid</li><li>Paint brushes, foam brushes or sponges</li></ul><p>Mix all ingedients into a sealed jar and shake well. You can make several colors this way, using individual jars.</p><p>If the paint appears dry, add a few more drops of water.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/6ff02607a6156ec0664c3c93bc3d0557.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>The possibilities are endless. </p><div><figure><a href="http://www.theburghbaby.com/adventures-in-chalk/adventures-in-chalk/" target="_blank"><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/0fa89a3d6742b8ce7525aafc4195633d.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/0fa89a3d6742b8ce7525aafc4195633d_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite><a href="http://www.theburghbaby.com/adventures-in-chalk/adventures-in-chalk/" target="_blank">The Burgh Baby</a></cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>And a great way to have some fun with the kids.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/685dee8e478fd965905e9473c302cedb.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/685dee8e478fd965905e9473c302cedb_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/685dee8e478fd965905e9473c302cedb_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Some are more complicated than others, like this one that took the artist 2 hours to create. </p><div><amp-facebook data-href="https://www.facebook.com/OhHelloPhoto/photos/a.398598081455.188049.186811561455/10153621458741456/?type=3&theater" layout="responsive" height="600" width="640"></amp-facebook></div><p></p><p>A behind the scenes look at how she got that beautiful image. </p><div><amp-facebook data-href="https://www.facebook.com/OhHelloPhoto/photos/p.10153624889966456/10153624889966456/?type=3&theater" layout="responsive" height="600" width="640"></amp-facebook></div><p></p><p>Has this inspired you to get creative with chalk? What will you make? </p></div>