I found this in spring 2023. This mural runs along crumbling walls in an alley in Kensington Market.
Oddly, this pig is the first piece. Thinking about it, it seems to be part of the mural. Anyway, I decided to open with the above, which is third, working left to right.I like it best of the 3.
A Wise man?
More Warriors
A goose
OUCH!
….and the beauties.
Pics taken by Resa – May 15, 2023
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
This is what I saw when I first stumbled upon the mural.
This face is small, but dominates the section of alley she lives in.
Pics taken by Resa – October 7, 2023
Toronto, Canada
Artist:
BUNSO
Thought of Becky at Platform Number 4 when I found this in a 1962 issue of McCall’s magazine.
I’m loving Marina’s dad’s sense of humour in this drawing.
Capricorn, Cardinal Earth sign, depicted as a mer-sign… a Mericorn.
From Marina Kanavaki at Art Towards a Happy day, here is the tenth sign of the Zodiac as imagined by Anakreon Kanavakis, Marina’s father. I’ve totally been enjoying the trip through the Solar year calendar.
Click on above to peruse & buy Marina’s Art Framed or on Canvas
I saw a mermaid, a half block away. Excitement, because mermaids are special.
I thought of Holly, poetry mermaid. I’ve drawn her as a mermaid, as well as: Gigi, Dale, Marina, and Rebecca; mermaids all & all in a slideshow at the end.
Then Abracadabra! A Unicorn appeared. Many of my talented WP friends jumped to mind. They create a lot of magic here.
The rest of the well painted mural, on a series of cement block supports between windows, wasn’t so exciting for me. It seemed naive. Still it was family oriented, and fitting for the holiday season.
After all, this month whether you celebrate: Hanukkah, Christmas, Yule, Winter Solstice or just the New Year – It is a family & friends time for many.
Unable to capture it in its massive entirety, due to heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic, it nonetheless feels like joy and enchantment. Here’s the rest!
Not a traditional holiday song, but it sure sounds & feels like one.
MERMAIDS’ HOLIDAY
Pics taken by Resa – November 9, 2023
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
I’d also like to share my Holiday Tree with you. It lives on Tim’s Magic Tree Sanctuary.
The only gift I want
I love my cat pyjamas!
It’s the days before Chickmas at the Coop. Things are gearing up for a wonderful holiday with the Chicklets and all their friends.
Found this on a door up the street.
Fascinated by the colours and style,
It was a must for my collection.
Pics taken by Resa – December 7, 2023
Toronto, Canada
The artist:
After research I believe the artist’s full name is Diyen Toshman, Cameroon born.
A young Buddy Guy.
Wonder why his guitar looks like he’s playing left handed?
Dexter Gordon
Donnie Walsh from “Downchild Blues Band” on harmonica.
Background ghost musicians.
This amazing mural is on Grossman’s Tavern in Toronto.
Grossman’s is almost kitty corner from the El Mocambo, made famous by The Rolling Stones in 1977.
Grossman’s – since 1943.
I lived 1 block up the street, for 15 years. Many stories, but that’s for when I get a porch & a rocking chair.
Pics taken by Resa – Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Toronto, Canada
The Artist: John Nobrega – w/Allan Bender & Haven Hughes
This video is from Downchild’s 40th year celebration.
Research: Kat asked Nobrega on IG who was who, but his profile is now gone.
All found online.
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