Dr. Robert L. Smith has a very hefty chalk art pedigree. He has been chalking for over 55 years and just celebrated his 25th year of teaching Communicative Chalk-Talk at Howard Payne University. Dr. Smith has authored two books on the subject and also produced a TV show from 1955-1965 called The Art of Living which featured chalk talks.In addition to teaching, Dr. Smith has worked as a commercial artist and served in pastoral ministries, missions and the US Air Force.
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In 2009 Howard Payne University honored Dr. Smith for his 25 years of teaching. Read the article HERE.
Check out Dr. Smith's two chalk art books and order them HERE . Two pictures from his book Ideas For Successful Chalk Talking are shown below.
"Dr. Robert L. Smith, distinguished professor of preaching and church administration, gives one of his "chalk-talks" to students during chapel."
(text and photo from the 1986 Lasso - yearbook of Howard Payne University, p. 54)
What a fascinating and encouraging story of Dr. Robert L. Smith! I appreciate this interview very much.
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