An odd, gorgeous find in the alley.
You can see how beautiful this painting is.
Yes, that’s a heat lamp obstructing a full on shot.
Turns out this bird is under a makeshift …. car port, thing. I figure with the heat lamp, they bring out a table and chairs.
There was no sign saying I couldn’t enter the space, so I just took my pics.
Pics taken by Resa – April 5, 2022
Toronto Canada
The artist is unknown to me.
From this angle, you can see that it is painted on plywood.
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That is a wonderful painting of a Heron. The other bird looks a little like a King Fisher. I think you are right about bringing out a table to sit under the heater.
Ahh, I knew you would know what the bird was. A heron… gorgeous. Although, I did think the little bird was its baby. Thanks Tim!
WOW! Stunning.
Agree! Seems we’re both on bird kicks! xo
beautiful Resa. You were brave just to walk into that carport and take your shots. I’m glad you were. Too bad you couldn’t have met the owners and suggested a little get-together with a table and chairs and snacks.
Brave? Mmm nervy would be more like it. I just HAD to get pics. It’s so gorgeous. I spotted it half an alley away with a side glance. Lol…I’d be too afraid to take my mask off to eat with strangers.
I’ve climbed fire escapes, rolled under electric wires, squeezed through mesh gates, climbed onto the odd roof… you know general mural gathering stuff.
One time there was this sweet piece on a rooftop. There was no way to climb up. There was a store under. I would have asked them for access, but they were closed.
Across the alley there was a second story deck. I noticed the house the deck was attached to was for sale. There was an open house, starting at 1:00. It was only 11:30. I waited until 1, and attended the open house.
I made a big deal about the deck and pretended I JUST saw that mural. Got all the shots I needed, took his card and ne’er the twain met, again!
More than one way to get the shot. Well done, Resa.
Ooh, exquisite painting!
Agree! Amazing what one finds in alleys!
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Oh, Resa, what a beautiful painting of a heron, so wonderfully painted. Count me in too on that table! Mouah! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Had to have this in my collection! I’m 100 posts away from 1500. Boogapony will be hosting the celebration. I can hardly wait!!!!
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What a milestone and hooray for Boogapony!!!!!!!
I can hardly wait too!
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Fabulous painting! Love the colors. Glad you ventured in to capture it for us. Would love dining with that in the background. Cozy too.
I know! It is makeshift, and quite the cool spot! So happy you saw this!
Resa, this is perhaps the most elegant wall art I’ve seen! Such a lovely and ephemeral mural of this gorgeous bird. I adore the rich colors and delicate beauty. Wonderful find and photographs dear Meece. Breathtaking work.
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Dahling Holly Meece!
I just love this. I had to have it in my collection! I heard it whisper to me, before I saw it. You’re right! It is breathtaking.
100 more posts, and it will be my 1500 post celebration, hosted by Boogapony. I need to do more reblogs…. hurry it up!
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1500 is never enough of your amazing and creative posts dear Meece. I look forward to 1500 more ( Boogapony is excited too) 😘xoxoxo
I love this one, nice colors, and good to you to venture in the backyard, I guess if the painting is outside, the person who put it there was willing to share, I suppose..will read your comments on my last ones, some catchup to do…:D
No worries! I still have to answer your mail!
If it is outside… I will shoot it! xo
I should put mines outside…but could cause a traffic jam on boulevard Saint-Michel…:D
DO IT!!!!!!!
In the meantime I still have to write a new post on Marylin, Mnemosyne and you know who. Still lot of catching up to bring back my sites up to date.
Go for it!
wowza! super fancy
Exactly…it is Wowza Art! Good one, Beth!
Wow, I thought the “Pterodactyl: Blue Heron” images were impressive from your post of January 12th, but the black background just makes this image jump out at you. No wonder you saw it even out the corner of your gaze. Love it.
And on a side note, I read that PDF you sent me and it was a great read. The hairstyles Ewan McGregor had to endure in The Phantom Menace film were quite a source of amusement to fans – we would play “Spot the Wig” every time the scene changed!
Agree, this is a sweet painting!
I love the hair do’s and hair don’ts part.
He did explain that when reshoots happened, he was on another film, so they couldn’t cut his hair. He hated that wig!!!
Reshoots, even pick-ups or inserts can be dicey.
We had this insert shot to do, years ago. A woman dies at sea, and her body is washed up on a beach. In the story there is a special wedding ring, on her wedding finger. The pick up was a close-up shot of her hand on the sand with the ring on. They didn’t want to pay the actor, so they got a hand double. I had to dress the double in the ring & continuity top, so if some of the wrist showed, it would match.
The double showed up, got dressed, and I went to put the ring on her finger. The finger was missing. She had lost the exact finger we needed, years before.
Needless to say, the shot did not happen that day.
Wow that’s probably the most extreme reason for not getting a shot I’ve heard of. Then again I have heard dead bodies can be difficult to work with in films.!
LOL!!!
Wow, wow, WOW! This art is absolutely stunning, Resa. So glad you saw it and shared it with us.
Thank you, Dave!
One of the beauties of very urban life in Toronto is the amount of street art.
It’s like an outdoor gallery. I love it! So many artists, and somewhere to share their talent.
You find the best best treasures, Resa!
True, and so do you, Rebecca!
Beautiful art. How uncouth of them to put a heat lamp right in front. Manners!
I know! Still, I got the shots!
I never know where art is, until I find it!
You go out walking? Or take your car and wander until you see a mural?
Walk!
Sometimes I’ll take public transport to another end/side of the city and wander around there. However, since the annoying virus, I have largely eschewed public transport.
Walk is the best source. And I understand about Eschewing” public transport. Though I just watched election night in France. Nobodoy was wearing a mask… 😷 Tsss.
UCH!
Crazy isn’t it?
What a beautiful heron, Sorceress! Good on you for going in and getting these great pics!
I bet the owner would have been thrilled (and would have moved the heat lamp, to boot!)
Maybe. No one came out, and there was no chairs or table, so I figured they were at work. ⚡️💥
Maybe not when you went… 🧚♀️🌟
Lol!!!! If it’s outside, I get to take pics!! xo
Well yeah…
Yay!!!! xoxoxox
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An interesting color palate that works well. Count me in as one who enjoys the heron. They are very interesting birds. The smaller bird looks like a hummingbird. Cheers.
I like the colour palate, as well. It feels organic.
I’ve maybe seen a real heron a couple of times in real life. They are quite regal. I do love birds!
Cheers!!!
Wow, that’s gorgeous. So sad that it’s hidden away a bit. I’m glad you went in and photographed it. I’d definitely sit out there and enjoy.
It was a neat little place. Still is! I’d hang there.
I’m just happy i spotted it, and shot it! xx
Hi Resa, what a wonderful find. This is a most beautiful painting. I was given a bunch of prints the other day, one of which is The Scream. I am simply thrilled with them.
Thank you, Roberta! Art is such a wonderful addition to our homes and lives. I’m so happy for you.
Oddly, I’m fortunate to have too much, with no place to hang a lot of it.
Both of Norm’s parents were artists, and when they passed left us with an embarrassment of riches.
It’s a blessing of embarrassments!
I think it is wonderful, Resa. I also have a lot. I was given four famous prints, an oil painting and a watercolour painting 10 days ago. I am thinking where I can put them.
I meant to mention that during our recent getaway to the lion and cheetah sanctuary and research centre, I took a lot of pictures of the metal artworks they had on display. I thought of your posts and thought I would share these even though they are not public artworks.
If they are outdoors, I believe you can share. As long as you aren’t charging $$$ to see them, or making a commercial endeavour from them…IE the pics you took on t-shirts, or selling prints.
Anyway, I for one would love to see them.
If you do post them, please let me know via a comment on my blog if I haven’t seen them already.
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Thank you, Graham!
I dig your emojis. Most people think inside the box. Many try to think outside the box.
You are unique. You just think boxes! Well done!
And thank you, Resa! Your kind words are much appreciated. BTDubz, the inspiration behind my monochrome ‘boxes’ was a linear interpretation of the yin yang interplay of opposing but complementary forces to be found everywhere ☯
That painting is truly exquisite. A very feathery heron? If people do sit out there, they have a beautiful background. Thank you for sharing, Resa!
A feathery heron, it is. Apparently!
It’s always interesting in the alleys. There’s not just alley art, there are slices of lives!
Thank you, Merril!
You’re welcome!
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Looks almost like silver point! I love it.
What’s a silver point??
It’s a gorgeous painting for sure. All that work on plywood. Cool!
It’s a technique where an image is scratched on a surface … instead of painted.
Ahh! Interesting. I like that technique, but never knew what it was called.
Oh, that’s such a gorgeous painting! So beautiful!
Totally agree! I adore it, too! [[hugs}}
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Hiya Resa. So glad you strolled on in and took that shot. Good for us! It’s most beautiful and striking. The heat lamp doesn’t distract actually, maybe it’s the reflections?
Keep well, Ford x😎x
Ford, it is beautiful and striking! Lol, yeah, the heat lamp. Such is the way of street art. Parking signs, trees, garbage bins, heat lamps!
You keep well too!!
At least when you come across street furniture such as that you always manage to incorporate it quite nicely into your pics! Hazard of the job, eh? Lol.
True! I’m used to signs, cars, bins and what not! Part of the fun of it all!
So graceful and beautiful. Great find. Terrific artwork.
Thanks Gi! Glad to see you back!
That is an excellent pigeon. I am heartily impressed.
It’s not a pigeon. It’s a rooster!
Nonsense! I know a pigeon when I see one.
HMPH!
HARUMPH!
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HOUMOUS!
We will see about that!!!
I’ll visit you from Art Gowns later!
Wow 😳 👏
What a find! Amazing picture and love the detail of the King Fisher.
Thanks for sharing 👍 😊
Agree, thank you!
You are welcome 🙏 Take care 🙂
You too!
Wonderful art! I love the colours
Me too! I adore this piece!
The design of the bird is amazing
Agree, Chris! It’s beautiful.
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Beautiful Painting 🎨🖌️ 👌👌👌
Agree!
Hello painted birdie, you’re a beauty!
It’s a beauty!
Actually
It gives out the odd form of beauty
It’s a nice shot though
So beautiful ❤️
Agree!
Cool
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Magnificent photos – great post. I hope all is well Resa.
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