I never know where I’m going, ’til I get there.
I never know if I’m going ’til I’m gone.
Walked into an alley in Chinatown
…and found
…this beauty!
A few years old, and a bit chipped up, she is nonetheless a beacon amid the hoi polloi of alley art.
Pics taken by Resa – July 19, 2021
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
This sweet squirrel was at the top of an alley branching off another alley.
What side of the fence is he/she on?
Anyway, it made the alley look promising.
NOT! 
The alley deteriorated into trash and throw ups on all the garage doors.
However I found a face I like. Looks like it’s been there a quite few years.
Pics taken by Resa – November 9, 2020
Toronto, Canada
Squirrel Artist:
Face Artist: Unknown
Used to be there were lots of rat and skull art in the alleys.
They have gone out of style. Recently skulls are popping up here and there.
I found my first rat in Graffiti Gallery in Winnipeg, when my niece Sherrie was driving me around muralling.
It was near Hallowe’en. The rat was on a pumpkin. I vowed to dedicate all rat posts to her.
Thrilled, I sent her a pic of this rat, immediately! Her hubs said Possum.
I dedicate this post to Sherrie, just in case it’s a rat!
Pics taken by Resa – May 18, 2021
Toronto, Canada
The Rat? Artist:
With help from:
BSM = Body Soul & Mind. (I’ve met him a few times)
IBC – I don’t know.
The writing Artist- InSight (I can read it! He’s been around awhile)
I finally made my way to Graffiti Alley, as my ankle is mostly better.
We are in a Stay At Home Order, so there was not a lot of new art. We are allowed to go for walks. This was a 2.5 hour walk.
This piece of art is new!
It’s paint over paint, paint beside paint and paint to go with someone else’s paint.
So, I don’t know who did this when.
The artist who painted the face, may or may not be who painted the words.
Graffiti Alley is a shrinking network of lanes and alleys in the Queen West area. It’s shrinking to make way for development.
I’ve had some great times here.
I found Gigi in another alley on the way home! Love you, Gi! You deserve to be part of all this sweet and gorgeous alley art!
Pics taken by Resa – May 10, 2021
Toronto, Canada
So, I found this alley that was like Alice’s Wonderland, in a way.
Then, when I went to post it, the Classic Editor was GONE. Now, I’m in another type of wonderland.
I had a lovely chat with one of the happiness engineers.
I’m not getting my old editor back, but there is an classic-ish option within the blockhead. I’m using that for as long as possible.
I was quite upset, wanted to cancel my account. However, I’ve made so many pals out here, that I just could not bear the thought of not blogging.
“Mmm, think I’ll ask Frog around the corner if he wants a puff!”
“No Thanks! I’m smokin’ Damsel Flies!”
Pics taken by Resa – August 1 – 2020
Toronto, Canada
The Artists:
The Artists helpers:
Frog & Fly Artist
Why do I think this looks like a face from ancient Rome?
Found on a multi-artists paintings wall.
Pics taken by Resa – September 14, 2020
Toronto, Canada
The Artist(s)
Found this in an alley near a public grade school.
It’s very sweet, and appropriate for its location.
Best Pussycat song ever written. It is about pussycats, and nothing else!!!
Pics taken by Resa – September 28, 2020
Toronto, Canada
The Artist: No signature found
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