Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza – whatever you celebrate, or don’t, have a good one!
This is posting on the Solstice, so I put it first. Hanukkah ends the next day. Then it’s Christmas, then Kwanza.
It began with a spotting from the streetcar. On an unused building, there are 2 wonderful nature scenes. They are what Trent (rip) named “Indoor Outdoor Art”. Painted in a studio, then coated with a clear protective coating, the paintings are finally adhered to a building.
The beautiful spirit woman drove me nuts to return on the first cloudy day. Due to the sun, (even on a cloudy day) the protective coating and the black background, I could not capture any images of the woman (my fave part) without reflections.
I returned twice more. The last time it was black sky. Even at that, the reflections were stubborn, so I closed the aperture to the extent the camera allowed. A dead on shot of her face close up, was difficult.
This image is on the east side of the building. There is a narrow path between it, and the patio of the restaurant next door.
On the west side of the building, is the man spirit painting. It too is along a narrow path, but was easier to capture due to the angle of the sun, and not having a black background.
His colours are fantastic.
Pics taken by Resa – July & October, 2025
Toronto, Canada
The Artist: Joseph Sagaj is a Canadian indigenous artist, Anishnaabe of the Sturgeon Clan from the remote community of Neskantaga.
You can see my feet and legs reflected in the signature.
This head appears emerging out of the trees and into the water in the first scenic shot of the post!
This is my last post on GLAM this year. My old computer died, and now I need to spend some time catching up visiting!
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Happy multiple holidays and solstice to you, Resa! 💙 Gorgeous art. I especially love the nature scene with the head coming out of the water.
And I love seeing you in the mirror, too!
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The art is wonderful. The reflection was a challenge, and I like a challenge.
Yes… Resa in the mirror is sort of scary to me, but, oh well. Thank you, Merril!
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Have a GLAMorous …
yet wild Yuletide, Resa 🖖😎
Thank you David, and the same GLAMorous wish back to you!
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This is a splendid post, Resa. What fantastic mural finds. I’m glad you posted the close up of the spirit head as I’d missed it completely in the header photograph.
Me too!
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Thank you dear Robbie!
Yes, that head is a neat little gem in all of this art!
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I thought for an instant that the male image looked a tiny bit like Trent. Beautiful art.
Yes, now that you mention it, I can see Trent in the art.
Agree, the art is beautiful!
Happy Solstice… so nice that you added all the holidays these days, I never knew them exactly, thank you! The murals are all gorgeous, the nature scenes look lovely, especially the latter one. And I love the Woman and Man Spirit, both such impressive art! Wishing you wonderful holidays and happy December days, Resa! 💖
You’re welcome, Nicole! There are possibly more holidays this time of year, but these are the ones I know.
The artist is fabulous, and that Spirit Woman makes me so happy.
Happy days to you too, Nicole!
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I love all of the paintings, but the spirit woman is my favorite. It speaks to me of joy and female empowerment.
Liz, I agree with your thoughts on the female painting. I was a bit obsessed with photographing it.
It feels amazing just to be near it.
Thanks for your persistence, Resa. 😘. To me, solstice means the shortest day of the year, so I look forward to a little more daylight each day.
I’m with you on the joy of days getting longer, Janet! It also means the days are getting colder, but I don’t care. I want light!!!
You understand me, because you’re from Chicago. Actually, it’s interesting that you said that, now that I think about it.
So, you notice the short days where, you live too?
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I so enjoy Indigenous art. And this artist did not disappoint! Those colors were spectacular!
Agree!
I love this art, and I just had to have it in my virtual collection.
Yes, the colours are spectacular, much like your writing.
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So good, so so good. Your Art is a gem. Thank you so much, TOF
I appreciate you saying that dear TOF.
Art adds tons of joy to my life.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
What beautiful pieces you bring us Resa, as per usual. Your eye for finding them is matched only by the soul that narrates these walks of yours. Beautiful, just so beautiful.
Happy Everything!
Thank you, a lot, Marc!
Happy Everything to you too!
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{HEY! I was visiting your blog last night, and it threw my comment on Frank’s post in the Spam. Fortunately, the Thunder Fairy was available, and pulled me out.} WHEW!
MUAH!
That art on the walls WOW love it maybe I can paint scenes and attach to my home 🙂 maybe the woodpeckers would stay away, then again I paint trees maybe not. Maybe pretty ocean scenes 🙂
I wish you the most wonderful week ahead as you celebrate with friends and family Resa xoxo
I have many appointments this week and next but in between we will drive over to my brothers for his fresh, made from scratch lasagna. A small slice, good company and I will be ready for sleep 🙂
Hahaha! Yes, don’t paint trees if you want the woodpeckers to go somewhere else.
I wish you the same season’s happiness, Eunice!
Mmmm. homemade lasagna! YUM!!!
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Resa, seeing incredible art like this can turn Happy Holidays into Happier Holidays. 🙂
Dave, I agree! 🎄🕊✨
Spirit man and woman are so vibrant and expressive. Thanks for the holiday cheer Resa. Many blessings to you and yours. 🌟❣️🎄
Thank you for the effort you put into this wonderful presentation of a gorgeous series of paintings, Resa. I love the colors and vibrancy!
Happy Solstice!
Well done working around the shiny black background. Beautiful murals. I love your photo of you reflecting. It is a feast for the eyes and a tease for the mind, looking at all the interesting things before and behind you.
So good to see you, dear Resa! 🙂
I wish you fine and peaceful holidays!
Stay safe! xoxo
Happy Holidays to you dear Resa. May all your wishes and dreams come true this upcoming year. You deserve all the best ! Thank you for this beautiful and brilliant artwork. I’m overwhelmed by the talent of these gifted artists and appreciate all the effort you put into bringing it to us. Sending bunches of love your way.
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Beautiful artwork. So powerful. Merry Christmas and I’m with Holly…may all your dreams come true. You are a gift to all of us.
what a beautiful lot! happy celebration to you !
This is such a celebratory post, Sorceress!
You have a wonderful eye and your spirit and soul are what brings the art you find and share all the more to life.
Happy everything to you!
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What lovely photos, Resa. Wishing you a happy whatever.
Patience rewarded! Love your work, hon, and I’m just in time to wish you the happiest of holidays. See you again in 2026 xx
Gorgeous photos! Best wishes to YOU, Resa!
Oh wow what a tremendous shout out to all of the upcoming events starting with the solstice, Resa. That face would keep me coming back too. There is something, eerie, yet beautiful, striking, yet unsettling. I love the colors and those beautiful colors interwoven into your magical post. The photo of you is the best with your picture and your art in your gorgeous home that goes so well with all of your other shots. Cheers to broken computers. Now go relax and enjoy the holidays, my friend! xx
Merry Christmas and all that jazz! xxx
Best holiday season to you, Resa. Yes, I too loved the photo of you in the mirror!