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Pastels on the Plaza 2017

by Mark McKenna October 10, 2017

Michelle Dobosh works on a square for Arcata Scoop.
Scoping out works in progress.
Remnants of pastels left on the plaza.
People line the plaza to view the pastel art as artists continue to work on their squares.
Josh Martinez, manager of The Local Cider Bar, takes a photo their square on the plaza.
Tom Quetchenbach shops at the Farmer’s Market during Pastels on the Plaza.
Timolin Mahan balances on the legs of a yoga teacher on the plaza.
Crowds gather as the images come together.
Charlie Dawson ads detail to his piece for Arcata Stationers. This was Dawson’s seventh year participating in Pastels on the Plaza.
Charlie Dawson leans in for detail work. The event is notoriously hard on artists’ backs.
Aelexandra Cordova and Dillon Dickson work on the HSU Children’s Center square featuring Pete the Cat.
Lynn Jones of Just My Type Letterpress puts the finishing touches on her square.
George “Hooper” of McKinleyville hula hoops on the Arcata Plaza.
Young artists freestyled on the walkways.
Pastel nubs on someone’s walkway masterpiece.
Sue Stockman came from Maryland to visit her daughter and ended up participating in Pastels on The Plaza.
Mike Vitiello puts finishing touches on his art for Masaki’s Mongolian Grill.
Lighthouse Grill’s colorful entry.
Alissa Pattison sprays down her square for Open Door Community Health.
People line the plaza to view the pastel art as artists continue to work on their squares.
Sienna Chupek’s design for Barsanti Dental Group is reflected in her glasses. Chupek said it was her first year participating in Pastels on the Plaza.

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