Home Is Where the Art Is

On By ResaIn Street Art, Faces

One Sunday all I had to do for the art show was to pick up a couple small things. The place was only 4.5 km. from home, so I walked.

There and back was only 5.6 miles, a perfect walk on the first nice day in a long time.

It was an odd location, with no visible street art as I walked there.

I took a different route on the way home,

.. and found art.

I also found the artists working on the art.

I spent some time chatting with each artist.

They were generous with their time, and let me take some pics of them working.

It felt good to be back in my street art shoes. It felt like home.

Pics taken by Resa – April 2, 2026

Toronto, Canada

The Artists:

Note: The Art Show is open for another week, but there is someone else babysitting it. Wrap out is the week after. Then I can make a post about it!

92 thoughts on “Home Is Where the Art Is”

    1. Yes, it is a joy to meet the artists who have supplied me with much passion and glee over the years. Painting walls on the streets is a special sharing. Many make no $$. They are lucky to get the paint paid for.

      Thanks Rebecca & hugs!

      CHEERS to street artists!

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    1. I adore the idea of green eyes, but I can’t think of ever having seen green eyes in real life. I calculated that in Canada (41 million) – 400,000 have green eyes. 💚👁️

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    1. Hey Eunice,

      Yes, there are still taggers making a mess.

      However, there are also street artists. These 2 are street artists. They paint with permission from building owners, but often don’t get paid.

      I do believe both here are from Toronto, Canada. xxx

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  4. Timothy Price's avatar Timothy Price

    Perfect. You not only did you find great art, you found the great artists in the act of creating the great art. Like a great circle of art.

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    1. YES!

      “And the seasons they go round and round
      And the painted ponies go up and down
      We’re captive on the carousel of time” – Joni Mitchell

      Or in this case – the carousel of art – xo

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    1. I agree Jan. The red is fab, and watching artists paint is cool. The spray can painting is crazy, but they seem to have complete control. I’ve been given a few lessons, but so far all I make is a mess. 😂

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    1. I am a lucky art ducky.

      Also, the library will not let me renew “Nobody’s Girl”. There are way too many holds. I’ve decided to speed up my turtle reading. I want this book finished. GEEZ!!!!!!! Horrifying.

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      1. Despite the speed-reading pressure on you, Resa, I’m glad that very important book is so popular. Still (vainly) hoping for much jail time for all the wealthy Epstein scandal ghouls.

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        1. OMG! Dave, there is no doubt that many should be in jail. What a travesty that they are not.

          I understand even better now why it has been so difficult for these women to get justice.

          Some of the very men & duplicitous women {“there’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help women” – Madeline Albright}, their friends &/or people who keep them rolling in $$$$ are the very people who would be under investigation, or in jail.

          je was actually forming a plan to spread his ?superior? seed throughout a his sick world of many cruel and inhuman people, by breeding with his victims.

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          1. Yes, a sick tragedy, Resa. And, yes again, while the coverup and lack of justice has been mostly the work of men, some women have participated (Pam Bondi, Karoline Leavitt, various female Fox News hosts, etc.). What a world. 😦

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            1. No kidding.
              At one point Virginia was diagnosed with PTSD.
              I have finished reading the book, and I feel like I have PTSD. AND her death is being investigated as a murder by the highest law authority in Australia. She was being threatened by BIG CHEESE until the end.

              The treachery and cover ups do persist! I feel I must post that I have read this book. She said in the book that she wanted that we all keep talking about it.

              I just need to gain a bit of distance, so at some point after my Art Show post, I will.
              I’ll see if I can turn off “likes” and leave comments on.
              Yes, what a world! 😨

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              1. Not surprised it was a possible murder; the guilty in this long-running scandal would do almost anything to continue the coverup and evade justified punishment.

                I’m sure your future post will be powerful.

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  9. How wonderful you found art and artists! I’m sure they were thrilled to have someone interested in their work and process.

    I hope your show is going well. Looking forward to reading more about it! 💙

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    1. I so enjoy talking to the artists. They are like rock stars to me…. just like you are a blog star with your fabulous poetry.
      The groupie in me just won’t quit.
      The first time I ever had champagne was with Santana…many, many, many years ago.

      I’m excited to write about the show. 💙💙

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  12. What a beautiful treat , you have a way of finding the creators wherever they are. Such beautiful street art , I’m looking forward to the art show post. Big hugs to you!

    xo🐭🐭xo

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    1. I miss you most! It’s going to take me a bit of time to catch up.
      That’s okay, as long as it’s all art bogging me down.
      xoxo🐭🐭xoxo

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  13. Hi Resa, OK I have officially given up…I have no idea how these artists replicate textures like this. The skin on “Rose Girl” is darn close photorealistic for heaven’s sake. All I can say it’s pure born-with talent.
    And so cool to meet the artists too, it must have been a treat.
    Thanks to all for sharing.

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    1. I agree. The face is stunning. I found another one by the same artist today.
      You are welcome, Tyeth! I love sharing art.
      The artists are fabulous.
      I’m slowly getting back to blogging.
      I’m a bit discombobulated right now…you know… Force may with be you the.

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  17. Hello, hello!! Congrats again on your show!! Wish I had been there, but sounds like you had a blast, Resa.

    What gorgeous art you stumbled upon. It’s mesmerizing, especially those green eyes. Wow! The girl with the rose is stunning, too, so romantic, and there’s a certain mystique about her.

    Bonus that you met the artists, too; what a wonderful experience it must’ve been. Thanks for sharing; you’ve been missed!!Happy Spring, dear Resa!!XOXOXOXO🌼💐🌸🌷˚˖𓍢ִִ໋🌿🌞🐝

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    1. I would have loved you to see my show, but you will see the post… in about 2 weeks. We wrap out next week.

      I’ve missed all my blog pals. I feel a bit like I’m drowning in a sea of art. YAY!
      And the whole Emmy thing is kicking in.
      Can you suggest any shows/series/movies I should watch?

      Adore you Ruth! XOXOXOXO🌼💐🌸🌷˚˖𓍢ִִ໋🌿🌞🐝

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  18. Hi, Resa! Thanks for taking a break from your show and spending it with us. Wow, these exquisite faces… What a marvelous stroke of luck that you got not only to meet the artists, but to watch them work too. That’s so exciting.
    I’m looking forward to your post about the show. Hugs on the wing. 🕊

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    1. You are right, Pete! It is a wonderful happening.
      The other artist I was working with wants to do a Pop-Up Art Show with children’s art. I’m thinking about it, as I would be a co-ordinator.

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  20. Hi Resa, this is a glorious find. I love the vivid colours and blooming flower. I hope the art show has been well attended and you met lots of interesting people. Do you remember we chatted about Leda and the swan? I discovered a sculpture of this legend in Paris. It was a hidden fountain so it was amazing good luck I discovered it. Have a wonderful day.

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    1. Thank you, Roberta! Yes, the show went fabulously. I didn’t get rich (lol) but I got a lot of great energy.

      YES, I still need to send you Leda and the Swan. How fab you found the fountain!

      Should I still send you my Leda & the Swan and other swan pics? For a post on your art blog?

      I really got side tracked with this show.
      It is still open. We will be taking it down next week. So, for the next 10 days I am only half busy with it.

      I’m going to mail you soon anyway! xo💙

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  22. This post really feels like a full-circle moment, you can sense how much it meant to you to be back out there, walking, discovering, and connecting again with the street art scene. There’s something special about finding art when you’re not even expecting it, but what really elevates this is that you didn’t just find the murals, you found the artists in the act of creating them. That’s a rare and powerful experience. You can feel the respect and genuine admiration you have for them, and it comes through in both your words and the way you captured the process. “It felt like home” says everything, that connection is real and you’ve transmitted it perfectly.

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    1. Thank you so much for understanding a love of my life!
      It was a full circle moment.
      It’s interesting how all art has consumed me over the last decade. Of course the arts have always been of import, but street art began a wave that I am now awash in.

      This is a wonderful comment. Thank you so much! I will come by as soon as time allows.
      ✾❦ ~ ✾❦

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  23. Thanks for sharing this fabulous street art with us, Resa! The first one strikes me as rebellious yet somehow grounded in nature; it’s like a female version of the Green Man, which I love- what a find! The colors are amazing and it’s so cool to see the artists at work, too. I like the vividness of the rose in the second and how it interacts with the face, especially the red lips. Hope all’s well with you. Can’t wait to hear about your art show soon! 🎨🌸🌷

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    1. Yes, I agree Ada, the first one is like the Green Man. There is something mystic about it.

      All is well here, and I hope with you, too!
      I will be doing a post late next week, after we take the show down, and I can go through all the pics.
      YIKES, I can’t believe how many horrid pictures people took of me. Now I know why professional make-up artists keep powdering the actors between every take.
      I found 1 good one so far.
      Oh well!
      ✾❦ ~ 𝖔💙💙𝖔 ~ ❦✾

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  24. WOW!!!!!!!

    You found art alright! And some amazing pieces at that. Lemme ask you something. When you run into an artist who’s actually working on the piece, that HAS to be thrilling no? It’s the ultimate bonus round. And this almost six mile walk was a beautiful thing to find, thank you Resa.

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    1. Marc, it is intoxicating watching artists paint and chatting with them.

      These street artists are all a lot younger than me, so it’s extra cool when they tell me things like – “You’re the real deal!”

      Working my way back into blogging, but the show is still on. We strike down next week.

      MUAH!

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  25. I love all the pieces shared Resa! It’s amazing! And even more to have a chance seeing artists making them. We can feel your pleasure and happiness to be back into those streets full of magical discoveries.

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  28. You found it – and what a find! Let me build on your insightful comment about “home is where the art is”: art is ultimately the only true home, the sanctuary where we can find refuge.

    Magnificent mule paintings; thank you!

    🥰👍💖xoxoxox

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    1. Thank you, Aladin! I agree about art. It is keeping me sane at this time.

      Of course I am also in a bit of despair having just finished reading “Nobody’s Girl”.
      xoxo💙💙xoxo

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