Drawing on Earth ~ End of Year Fundraiser ~ Painting Raffle 2026
"Hearts Are All the Same" Spirit Bird #76 12 x 18, acrylic, enamel, $550 $25 RAFFLE Ticket Each End Date: Dec. 31, 2025 Hello Everyone, Gather ‘round for a little end-of-year tale from your friends at Drawing on Earth… Once upon a time (okay, it was this year), a tiny creative arts nonprofit roamed the world with pockets full of chalk and hearts full of wild beasts and ideas. Fueled entirely by the kindness of friends, family, and folks like you, we set out again and again to bring giant, joyful art to kids and community everywhere. And now, as the sun finishes another lap around the sky, it’s time for our annual tradition: asking for a [...]
Drawing on Earth School Lecture with Founder & Artist Mark Lewis Wagner
https://youtu.be/_8zKytlOVT0?si=TQLuZRHubtFDR19e Join Mark Lewis Wagner, artist and founder of Drawing on Earth, for an inspiring school lecture that explores the power of art and creativity to connect communities and transform lives. In this presentation, Mark shares the story behind Drawing on Earth — a nonprofit that has worked with over 40,000 kids worldwide, set two chalk drawing World Records, and created large-scale public artworks photographed by satellite. Discover how art education fosters creativity, collaboration, and joy in youth, and learn practical insights for educators, artists, and community leaders looking to engage students through creative expression. Whether you’re a teacher, artist, or community organizer, this lecture offers valuable inspiration and ideas for using art to build connections and [...]
Full Tilt Boogie
Recent Octopus - Rio Vista Elementary School We're back at it with the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, bringing chalk drawings to 13 elementary school playgrounds. That’s approximately 5,600 kids, most of whom will experience it in April and May of 2025. And you know what? We’re ready for it. This time around, I have more team support, and I feel more prepared and energized. Last year, I found myself questioning whether it was time to retire after over 20 years of working with youth, touching the lives of more than 40,000 kids, and setting two world records. It felt like I was running out of steam. But then, the MDUSD reached out to book chalk drawing sessions, [...]
Lots Happening in the World
There is a lot happening in the world. Lots to get caught up in, lot of emotions, politics, climate, the list goes on and on. Drawing on Earth commitment to Art and Creativity transcends much of the things that we get caught up in. The Arts by nature and by science relaxes our central nervous system. Being creative requires so much real-time awareness that other parts of the brain go quiet, the to-do-lists and ego center are some of the main places. Art and Youth maybe one of the most important things for the future. Here is our Beliefs in our Executive Summary • We believe that creativity is a natural renewable energy that when exercised and practiced [...]
Drawing on Earth End of Year Fundraiser/Raffle
$25 RAFFLE ITEM: Spirit Bird #59 12 x 18in, acrylic, oil, gold leaf, $550 End Date: Dec. 31, 2024 Hello Everyone, It's the end of the year again, and it's always a good time to donate to Drawing on Earth. We are a small creative arts nonprofit that connects art and creativity to youth and communities around the world. We have worked with over 40,000 kids, have created two World Record chalk drawings, have drawn on three continents, and have create six pieces of art photographed by satellite. We basically raise money to buy chalk and supplies, and pay for insurance. For the last few years we've had a RAFFLE for an original Mark Lewis Wagner painting. Here's [...]
The Journey Continues
Drawing on Earth has been around for twenty some years. I, Mark Lewis Wagner, Founder of DoE, have been chalk drawing/street painting since 1994. The nonprofit has worked with over 40,000 kids and adults, has two World Records for chalk drawings, has drawn on three continents, and has had six pieces of art photographed by satellites. Thanks a pretty impressive resume. Recently, believe it or not I have been thinking of retiring and passing the nonprofit to someone on the Board. But then the Universe smiles and says "we aren't done with you yet." The Mt Diablo USD who just reached out to me and asked if they could begin to book chalk drawing gigs with their elementary [...]