Even in the darkest of times, a light can peek through and shine brightly for all to see. Being cooped up for months on end due to the coronavirus has taken its toll on many people.
But one aspiring artist knew just how to lift the spirits of her little brother during such a depressing time. Macaire Everett and Camden grabbed the sidewalk chalk and big sis began to create masterpieces.
Some pieces spend hours. Others she whips up quickly when there’s a forecast of rain.
Dad Matt Everett praised the pictures his daughter has created. They aren’t just cheering up Camden, but also brightening people’s day who follow them on social media.
The sweetest part is how Macaire crafts each piece to cleverly include Camden as a sort of prop. They both take turns brainstorming the day’s artwork.
“A lot of it comes from things we want to do and places we want to go after this is all over so surfing is something Cam has always wanted to try when we go on spring break.”
The neighbors love this brother-sister project so much that they’ve even given them more chalk.
“We were running out of chalk one time and we hadn’t gotten a new order of it and they were like here have some of ours it’s really cool everybody is helping out it’s what this time is about.”
Check out some of their incredible images in the slides that follow.
1. A boy and his bunny
When the siblings started their project, then aimed to draw a new image for 100 days straight. Some of the pictures are whimsical like this one of Camden clutching a stuffed rabbit and sailing away while clutching a bouquet of balloons.
2. Hole in one
Camden’s hands line up perfectly and his posture actually makes it seem as if he’s golfing. This Libertyville, Ill., sibling set has truly brightened people’s days with these fun images.
3. The next Wimbledon champ
The siblings said they love capturing the activities they enjoy or want to try. With this backswing, Camden just might become a tennis superstar!
4. Ziplining thrill
Fourteen-year-old Macaire and 9-year-old Camden spent ample time engaged in distance learning lessons each day this spring before the school year ended, so escaping into a world of exciting images created with sidewalk chalk really helped brighten their day. In this one, Camden’s expression is hilarious as he ziplines down from the tree.
5. Catch of the day
Camden reeled in a huge fish during his fishing trip, but it’s definitely one he’ll want to put back. Jaws is not a keeper!
6. Singing in the rain
Their mom Christine shared that as she and hubby Matt spent each day working from home holed up in a makeshift office, the kids needed to find ways to keep themselves entertained after they had wrapped up their schooling for the day. What an amazing way to stay busy! Most kids love playing in the rain and Camden’s no different.
7. Half pipe!
Camden got some air with he busted a trick on this half pipe. Maybe when he can get out and about, his parents will let him give this sport a try!
8. Scaling mountains
Camden found the most beautiful mountains to climb during the global pandemic. Macaire posed him perfectly for this drawing!
9. A bird’s eye view
Macaire has graduated from middle school and hadn’t used sidewalk chalk for a few years until the coronavirus invaded the world. We’re all thankful she did! Camden is, too, as he gets to paraglide!
10. Let’s hit the slopes
Camden is cutting through the snow while skiing the backcountry on vivid red skiis. Maybe this winter he can give this sport a try!
11. Easter egg hunt
Most churches were closed for Easter due to the coronavirus, but Macaire and Camden didn’t let the alteration to Easter affect them. She created a colorful Easter egg hunt for Camden to skip through.
12. Smores at the campfire
Many families secluded themselves in the backyard during the coronavirus and made tons of smores. Camden’s might taste a little dusty though.
13. Fly me to the moon
Astronaut Camden is exploring the galaxy. Macaire’s planet and spaceship is beautiful!
14. Northern Lights
The Northern Lights are a sight to behold. Camden and his polar bear buddy are checking them out together in Macaire’s image.
15. Reef diving
Macaire’s beautiful scene bursts with color and Camden swims right through the waves, taking in all the sights. She said they’ve never traveled outside the United States and Cam wants to travel, so he loves it when his sister creates masterpieces where he visits new places.
16. Hang 10
Camden can’t wait to see the ocean and maybe try surfing. Macaire drew a powerful wave for her little brother to surf in the meantime.
17. Whisk me away to Paris
One destination Camden would love to visit is Paris. Macaire drew him sitting outside a patissiere and standing near the impressive Eiffel Tower.
18. Walking the dogs
What kid doesn’t want to be a dog walker? Camden would love to have this kind of a job and hang out with dogs. Macaire’s talent really shines through in these images of pooches.
19. Crash landing
Mayday mayday! Camden’s the Red Baron and his plane is on fire! One commentor captured it perfectly: “How does she DO this?”
20. Kentucky Derby time!
Giddy up! The horses are ready to run! Caden makes sure to give one a tasty treat.
21. The Big Apple
Camden’s ready to hop into the taxi cab and see the sights in New York City. Their mom said that March and April were “pretty rough,” and the drawings “gave us a guaranteed topic for dinner every night.”
22. Taco Tuesday
Camden celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a yummy taco from the food truck. Many people found themselves enjoying Cinco de Mayo from home due to the coronavirus.
23. Cowabunga!
Many people couldn’t bungee jump unless they were doing it like Camden. Their mom said every day he’s excitedly ask what Macaire would be drawing him into next. It strengthened their bond as siblings during this difficult time.
24. Enjoying nature
Many people found themselves cooped up in their homes during the coronavirus quarantine. They weren’t able to leave and go outside except for exercise and to walk their dogs. Camden enjoyed a nice walk around this serene lake in Macaire’s latest masterpiece.
25. Whale watching
Seeing these magical creatures like whales and dolphins leap up out of the water and into the air is truly amazing. Camden may not have experienced it in person, but he got to be a part of the excitement through his sister’s drawing.
26. Up, up and away
Every kid should watch the classic movie E.T. Camden experienced a close encounter in his driveway with the aliens big sis drew just for him.
27. Picasso in the making
We have yet to see if Camden has his sister’s amazing artistic talent, but this pictures shows he’s quite the artist. As each day passed, Macaire’s drawings kept “getting more unique and more complex.”
28. Beautiful butterflies
Every year, butterflies migrate and Macaire captured what appears to be dimensional butterflies in motion. Camden was lucky enough for one to land on his finger.
29. Dirtbike daredevil
Camden’s captured airborne jumping from one side to the other. So many people have enjoyed seeing Macaire’s drawings both in person and on social media that local businesses started donating chalk to her effort, and social media account reps for cities around the world debuting in her images have contacted her and asked permission to use her photos for their own campaigns.
30. Creative castle
What a perfectly sunny day at the beach for creating a sandcastle. With a beach ball and some sunscreen, Macaire created a lovely afternoon for Camden.
31. Let’s go racing!
Camden is ready to drop the checkered flag so these racecars can zoom off! The grin on his face indicates just how much fun he has with his sister’s coronavirus pandemic project.
32. Proudly patriotic
For Memorial Day, Macaire designed a beautiful pic of Camden clutching a flag and a beautiful eagle soaring nearby. Her followers loved the details she put into the eagle.
33. Touring the Taj Mahal
Camden can’t wait to travel and one stop on his itinerary happens to be the Taj Mahal. Macaire replicated the building’s impressive architecture quite well considering she’s using bulky sidewalk chalk.
34. Pedaling amongst the tulips
Holland is home to beautiful tulips and Camden, along with his special bunny, are sharing a bicycle built for two. This particular picture had to take a ton of time and energy to create.
35. A dual to the finish
Camden has to be brave and protect the castle from the knight. He obviously emerged the winner, as he returned the next day in another of Macaire’s creations.
36. Yee haw!
Even though Camden tried to rope the Holstein that’s made for milking, he’s still awfully adorable roping cattle in Macaire’s masterpiece. The actual targets look on from afar, probably giggling amongst the herd about that poor grazing cow.
37. Congrats grads!
The class of 2020 shouldered a significant amount of disappointment due to the coronavirus. Many high school seniors missed out on prom, their senior trip and graduation. Their track, soccer and baseball/softball seasons were canceled. Macarie gave a shout out to the class of 2020 and to her classmates who are moving on to high school.
38. Sightseeing from above
Macaire masterfully drew Camden with a jetpack propelling him up high so he can check out the volcanic eruption. The way she blends colors with sidewalk chalk is impressive.
39. Hello Australia!
Paddleboarding is fun to start with, but paddelboarding in the waters of Sydney is thrilling. Camden is cruising past the renown Sydney Opera House with such expertise!
40. Soaring high in the sky
Macaire sketched these gorgeous hot air balloons dotting the sky all around Camden. He and Hoppy are enjoying the view surrounded by the scenic mountains in Albuquerque.
41. It’s Macaire!
Every creation so far has featured Camden and his adventures during the coronavirus pandemic. This particular day’s picture is a recreation of an adorable sketch Macaire drew years ago of her and her brother.
42. Happy Fourth of July!
Many communities canceled their July 4th celebrations due to the coronavirus. Macaire made sure Camden celebrated in a special way – with sparklers by Lady Liberty.
43. Scaling Mount Everest
It may have been hot on the day Macaire drew this, but Camden didn’t care. He was trekking up Mount Everest, a challenge many people never achieve.
44. Ole!
Camden’s very brave in this creation, waving his red cloth at the bull whose ready to charge. Bull fighting is still a common sport in Spain.
45. Swinging high up in the sky
Camden gets to ride in a swing on a popular ride at amusement parks and fairs. Many festivals and other events couldn’t be held due to the coronavirus, but Macaire made sure he still got to have fun.
46. Musical muse
Camden may never have met The Beatles, butMacaire’s recreation of them strolling across the street with Camden as the crossing guard is quite impressive. If you’re a fan, you’ll surely love this.
47. Oh sole mio
As a gondolier, Camden cruises the beautiful canals of Venice in Macaire’s drawing. She shares in the complimentary comments that they used to stand on a ladder to snap photos of these huge murals, but switched to using a drone.
48. It’s a day for dinosaurs
Many kiddos adore dinosaurs. They love repeating their sounds, stomping around like them, reading about them and playing with toy dinosaurs. Camden climbs up on a stack of boxes to closely check out this dinosaur.
49. Snack time!
It’s snack time on the African savanna for this tall giraffe. Camden has to stand up on the jeep’s rollbar just to reach this magnificent creature.
50. Message in a bottle
If you’re ever on a desert island and a bottle with a message in it floats up, reach down and grab it like Camden is. Macarie splashes loads of blue all across the concrete to create this snazzy remote spot just for her awesome little brother.
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