Year of the Dog – Yay!

On February 13, 2018 By ResaIn GLaM Extra77 Comments

⭐️ This special post celebrates the Chinese Zodiac: THE YEAR OF THE DOG. ⭐️ “Hello, I’m Hera, your Hostess of Ceremonies on this exciting occasion”.

Artwork by: Marina Kanavaki – Photo © Marina Kanavaki

“I know I’m gorgeous, but my mom’s art pillows help add to my beauty. My mom is an artist, Marina Kanavaki and she has a blog!

At this celebration you will meet many dogs. You will meet real dogs & graffiti dogs.”

Above is Clay & Ruty. Their mom is Belén Soto & she has a blog, too! Hmm, that looks like a park behind them! Of course, dogs LOVE to go to the park with their humans.

“Year of the Dog begins on February 16, 2018 & ends on February 4, 2019.”

“So, let me introduce this stunning white graffiti dog I met in Graffiti Alley in Toronto.”

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“Ah, beauty, thy name is dog! Did I mention dogs LOVE to go to the park with their humans.”

“Many Graffiti dogs, like this St. Bernard, live in the alleys.”

“Some like me, are rescue dogs. (Thank you mommy! ❤️🎵❤️.) The poor little thing below was rescued by Resa’s friend. Buddy was kept in 1 room, never had baths, never went to the park & lived in his own filth.”

“Buddy lives with Resa’s friend now. He goes to the park, gets baths & love.”

‘There is no Year Of The Human. When I see dogs like Buddy (and me before Marina found me) I know why.”

“However, I do wish there was The Year of the Mommies and Daddies Who Love Dogs, Mommies like Marina….. & Belén, where as you can see, there is no shortage of love.”

“Some dogs bay at the moon, even if they are painted & live in the alley.”

“Many graffiti dogs have gone into modelling and advertising.”

“Did I mention dogs like to go to the park?”

“Before I forget, I’d like to show you more pics of Ruty and Clay. Some are from when they were puppies.”

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“So, While I’m being a good Hera waiting for Marina to take me to the park,”

I want to tell you that you can buy my mom’s art on Marina’s Art Shop Many products with her art on them are available on Society 6 Her music is at Marina’s Music & don’t forget her art calendar on MagCloud

Also, Ruty and Clay want me to tell you that you can buy Belén’s ceramics at Belén’s Tienda

Pics of graffiti taken by Resa – 2017 & 2018

Toronto & Winnipeg, Canada

Artists of 1st shown mural

Artists: @mr_tensoe2 @crwales66 @nick_sweetman @scieter @3tr_t @braes_ack @getsofacto @poserabm

Artist: Marina Kanavaki – Photo © Marina Kanavaki

ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR PET HAS PLENTY OF FRESH WATER

Resa’s ☆ 1000 Post Gala ☆

On October 12, 2017 By ResaIn GLaM Extra, Street Art99 Comments

‘RESA’s 1000 GALA: ⭐ STARRRING STREET ART & more art ⭐

Barcelona, Spain – courtesy SATH

Arists: Sath w/ Sendys – Title: Free wifi – Photo © Sath

Buenos Aires, Argentina – Courtesy Aquileana

Photo © Amalia Pedemonte – Artist: unknown at this time

⭐ With Georgiann’s Chicklets providing Costumes & Set Dec ⭐

⭐ and Special Effects by Sherrie ⭐

Photo © Sherrie Yager (just inside the street art)

Welcome! I’m Drake, Master of Ceremonies for ⭐ Resa’s 1000 Gala ⭐ Resa wanted to be here, but she’s at home with Belén tending to Sol’s & my newly hatched egg.

Hehehe! Cuter than any street art! Right? We haven’t named her, yet. Hello little girl .. kiss , kiss! Love you baby girl … Huh?

OH, he he, he! Yes, back to the 1000 post! NO…NO, not a post with 1,000 things on it, but Resa’s 1000th post of Street Art.

So without further adieu, I introduce the following Street Art.

Cincinnati, U.S.A. – Courtesy A Frank Angle

Montreal, Canada – courtesy Norman

Greece/Canada co-pro – courtesy Marina Kanavaki

⭐ SPECIAL! A NEW STREET ART MOVEMENT ⭐

A Los Angeles/Toronto Co-Pro STREET POETRY – Written by Charlie Zero, the poet & painted on Resa’s Black Door.

Quote by: Charlie Zero the poet – Art by: Resa

The United Kingdom – courtesy Ste J

Hawaii. U.S.A. – Courtesy Rob Moses

Spain – Courtesy Cindy Knoke

Georgiann’s Chicklets want to thank all Street Artists for their fab contribution to art and culture, and remind all artists to protect themselves from spray paint fumes!

Well, that’s a wrap on ⭐ Resa’s 1000 Gala ⭐

Resa sincerely thanks all who follow GLaM, and all who participated in and/or attended tonight’s Gala.

thumbnail — Art Gown: Graffiti Girl Glam © Resa

Header Art by: Cruz1

Okay, Resa doesn’t know, but I just have to show you this scan Marina did of Atom Flowers before she sent her gift of art to Resa. ⭐ Thank you, Marina! ⭐

☆☆ Happy Fourth of July ☆☆

On July 3, 2017 By ResaIn GLaM Extra22 Comments

☆☆ Have a wonderful day! ☆☆

I learned that the rose was designated the official flower and floral emblem of the U.S.A. in 1986.

I learned that on May 9, 2016, President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law. This majestic animal joins the ranks of the Bald Eagle as the official symbol of your country.

Pics taken by Resa, March 22, 2015 – May 9, 2014 – October 3, 2012

Toronto & Winnipeg, Canada

Here Comes the Bride

On June 12, 2017 By ResaIn GLaM Extra67 Comments

Dear Belén, I’m so happy you flew with Lúa and Mar to the wedding!

As promised, here are the wedding photos. Sol’s wedding dress is very beautiful!

She can’t stop showing it off!

Didn’t you just love the look on Drake’s face when he saw Sol in the gown for the first time?

It was a beautiful ceremony.

Sol’s egg was a beautiful Flower Girl, even though it is not hatched, yet.

I thought Penelopoe The Witch did a lovely job presiding over the ceremony. I had no idea that Duck Weddings were so unique.

I loved the way Penelope led all of the Ducks in a quack-off as they circled over Drake and Sol, while they made their pledges to each other.

Of course, in duck weddings, the bride kisses the groom, and it was a beauty of a kiss.

Here’s the photo from prior to the ceremony, when the Wedding Party posed for a photograph. Click on it to see the full splendor!

From left to right: Mr. Wapojif (groom & DJ), Benji (Best Man) Drake, Sol, Mar (Maid of Honor) Lúa (Maid of Honor)

Close ups of Wedding Party

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I know you were just as excited as I was, when after the ceremony, Sol threw the bouquet.

I remember how happy we were when Ms. Zulu caught it.

Ms. Zulu was such a doll, handing out the Wedding Programmes. She’d like to remind everyone to take a souvenir Wedding Programme. (click on Programme to view &/or download)

Here’s a picture of the Wedding Cake, taken before the “INCIDENT”, which necessitated the last minute baking of chocolate cookies.

Wedding designed and shot by Resa – March – June, 2017 – Toronto Canada

Drake, Sol, Mar, Lúa & Penelope The Witch designed and made by Belén Soto from Arcilla y Fuego Belén lives in Vigo, Spain, and you can shop her fabulous creations at Cerámica Belén Soto

Special thanks to Anarette for bringing Benji and Ms. Zulu to the wedding

Special Thanks from Drake to: Mr. Wapojif, esteemed editor of “Professional Moron” for doubling up as groom and DJ.

The “INCIDENT” CAUGHT ON SECURITY CAMERA

Drake offers an explanation: Another duck, who looks just like him, has moved into the neighborhood. The cats hypnotized this “other” duck into craving Red Velvet cake, due to the dark rich chocolate.

After that, Drake pleads the Fifth.

Well, I hope you like all of the pictures. Before I go, Sol wants to show you her first fitting. Although she thought the purple was a bit dark, she thought it was a gorgeous option.

Love Resa

Seasons Greetings – 2016

On December 20, 2016 By ResaIn GLaM Extra, Product Review69 Comments

♫♫ Happy ♬ Holidays ♪♪ to you! ♫♫

♭♫ From Drake and Sol, ♬ and their egg, too! ♫

♬ ♬ Happy Holidays, to you! ♬ ♬

⭐ ⭐ ⭐

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Belén Soto and Resa are happy to announce the upcoming wedding of Black Drake and Sol.

Using the beautiful Art Calendar by Marina Kanavaki, the pair has decided on a June wedding.

Sol shows off her gorgeous engagement ring.

Pics taken by Resa – December, 2016

Toronto, Canada

Visit Belén’s Tienda to shop for unique ceramics!

The happy couple share a tender moment.

Click on Marina’s Art Calendar to buy one at MagCloud.

A Women’s Parliament

On December 14, 2016 By ResaIn GLaM Extra, Murals, Street Art37 Comments

On January 28, 1914, Nellie McClung starred as Manitoba’s suspender snapping and cigar smoking Premier, in a mock parliament at the Walker Theater in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

This is Post two of “Nellie week” presented by Christy Birmingham of When Women Inspire & I.

The previous day, January 27, 1914, Nellie and many women of the Political Equality League met with Premier Roblin and the legislative body to request the vote for women.

Premier Roblin condescended. He said, “I believe woman suffrage would break up the home and send women to mix up in political meetings.”

This prompted a guerilla “mock parliament” wherein women had the vote, but not men. It was added to that night’s showing of How They Won The Vote“, a play originally produced in London. It was adapted to fit Winnipeg in 1914.

Vis-a-vis this amazing mural in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Christy and I take a look at the mock parliament that changed women’s voting rights of yesterday into women’s voting rights of today, in Canada.

It featured: Nellie as a female Premier Roblin, and her daughter Florence, as a parliamentary page. As well, it showcased 2 other mother and daughter pairs.

There was Harriet Walker (Minister of Public Works) and her daughter Ruth (a parliamentary page). I am not sure which image is Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Francis Graham, below, portrayed Speaker of the House. Her daughter, Miss Alma Graham, was a Clerk.

The following text does not necessarily reflect the ensuing photographs. Dr. Mary Crawford played the Minister of Health and Education…

… Miss Kenneth Haig { Attorney General), Mrs. Lipsett-Skinner (Minister of Agriculture), Miss Francis Beynon (Leader of the Opposition) and Dorothy Milne.

Mrs. Lipsett-Skinner, pleasantly satirical, rejected a bill introducing labor-saving devices. The thought was, if men had spare time on their hands, they could start educating themselves. Next thing, they’d be petitioning for the vote.

Many men were in support of the Suffrage movement, and took part in the play. A delegation of men, headed by R.C. Skinner, came seeking suffrage privileges for the male sex. They had a slogan “We have the brains. Why not let us vote?”

The men’s case was ardently presented. The bill was effectively thwarted by Premier McClung, in the same vein (but with comedic overtone) that she and the Women’s Equality League had been dissed the day before.

The audience howled in delight.

To read the transcripts of the awesome “Winnipeg Free Press” review of that hilarious and historic night’s play about a mock parliament published on January 29, 1914 go to:

The Nellie McClung Foundation – Primary Sources Page – “Women Score in Drama and Debate” (4th article down) Apologies for the indirect link.

In the CBC archives from 1974 , is a video narrated by Beatrice Brighton who as a young girl attended “A Woman’s Pariament” with her mother. This is definitely worth a watch!

Although Nellie and her family had moved to Edmonton, she returned to Manitoba to campaign for Liberal leader T. C. Norris in the August 1915 election. He defeated Premier Roblin. On January 28, 1916 Norris delivered his promise, granting full suffrage to the women of Manitoba.

The third and final installment of “Nellie Week” will be posted on When Women Inspire in 2 days, on December 16.

Artist: Mandy van Leeuwen – Photo & adjustment by Resa

Pics taken by Resa – October 30 , 2016

Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Murals of Winnipeg

The Artist: Mandy van Leeuwen

⭐ Special thanks to: Jen Mosienko, Sari Habiluk & Sharon Jonson ⭐

The Nellie McClung Foundation supports and celebrates equal rights for all human beings, regardless of sex, race or creed.

This mural at 560 Sargent Avenue is to celebrate 100 years of women voting in Manitoba

It is sponsored by: Crestview Pharmacy, Cindy Gilroy, Province of Manitoba/Sports, Culture & Heritage, Winnipeg Building and Decorating, University of Winnipeg, North American Lumber, West End BIZ, Nellie McLung Foundation, Take Pride Winnipeg, and Winnipeg Foundation

My Funny Afterthoughts

Women had bigger and better hats than men. No wonder men were threatened. (Wink!)

So many issues! It’s a wonder men ever got the vote! (Wink!)

100 years later, women still do not have pay equity to men, in Canada! (No wink)

Lastly, if you love poetry and stories visit Christy on her other blog Poetic Parfait

Art from the Heart of Clandestinos

On November 6, 2016 By ResaIn GLaM Extra, Murals, Street Art28 Comments

This stunning 5 story high mural is on Main St. in Winnipeg.

Clandestinos is the heart & art union of Shalak Attack & Bruno Smoky.

It seems when it comes to love, they have both of their hearts sewn into one.

Read about them on Shalak’s Website

I just love the buffalo on the hat brim!

I also love the change of texture on the wall.

You can also visit Shalak on Instagram or Bruno Smoky on Instagram

Visit Clandestinos Art on Facebook

Photos taken by Resa – October 27, 2016

Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Artists:

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Graffiti Lux Art & More

Category: GLaM Extra

Year of the Dog – Yay!

Resa’s ☆ 1000 Post Gala ☆

☆☆ Happy Fourth of July ☆☆

Here Comes the Bride

Seasons Greetings – 2016

A Women’s Parliament

Art from the Heart of Clandestinos

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