"Free Ego," a chalk painting designed by Leon Keer, was inspired by Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Terracotta Army "in honor of the arrival of Ego Leonard and to support his release out of his custody." [Submitted by Planet Chalkpainting]
Lego army invades Chalkfestival to "Free" Ego Leonard
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In honor of today's LSD anniversary, a sale on The Family Acid: California
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