A Crustacean & Sharks in Newcastle

Today, an Australian treat from Carolyn Page of ABC of Sprit Talk

Photo © Carolyn Page

“Look at the little crustacean. He has dollar notes in his shell..!!”

Photo © Carolyn Page

“and the little fish has dollar signs painted on it…  I only discovered these when I zoomed in….  Don’t know the connection there; but think it’s worth a mention.”

Photo © Carolyn Page

This shark seems quite dapper in his elegant bow tie.

Photo © carolyn Page
Photo © Carolyn Page

His shark pal sports a fancy jacket!

Photo © Carolyn Page
Photo © Carolyn Page

⭐ Thank you, Carolyn

Pics taken by Carolyn Page – 2016

Newcastle, Australia

“Just a little background on Newcastle:”

“Newcastle is a harbour city in the Australian state of New South Wales. Its plentiful beaches are linked by the Bathers Way, a coastal walk stretching between Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach. The walk provides access to Bogey Hole, a convict-built ocean bath from the colonial period. Also on the path is the 1880s Fort Scratchley, a historic site and a viewpoint for spotting migrating whales.”

Photo © Carolyn Page

Although there are no whales on these boxes, Carolyn says:

“I’ve seen the migrating whales a couples of times. They are absolutely majestic! I especially love it when a mother and babe glide effortlessly, and seemingly slowly through the water. A brilliant sight.”

From Christy, Victoria B.C.

Christy Birmingham has sent us some power boxes art, and I just adore these sunny flowers!

Photo © Christy Birmingham

What a great image!

Photo © Christy Birmingham

Nature seems to rule on Vancouver Island.

Photo © Christy Birmingham
Photo © Christy Birmingham
Photo © Christy Birmingham

Pics taken by Christy Birmingham – July, 2017

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

⭐ ⭐ THANK YOU CHRISTY! ⭐ ⭐

Click on me to buy this book of wonderful poetry!

Christy is a writer from Victoria, B. C. She hosts one of my all time fave blogs   When Women Inspire and the most inspiring Poetic Parfait  

Her upcoming book will be short stories. In the meantime, check out her poetry books!

 

From Montreal – 2016

A friend of mine shot these in Montreal last summer.

Photo © Norman Orenstein

Montreal celebrates Street Art with festivals from June – September

Photo © Norman Orenstein
Photo © Norman Orenstein
Photo © Norman Orenstein
Photo © Norman Orenstein

Thank you, Norman!

Photo © Norman Orenstein

Pics taken by Norman Orenstein – July, 2016

Montreal, Canada

THANK YOU to all of the artists!

Photo © Norman Orenstein

Argentina – Independence Day

On July 9, 2017, Argentina has 201 years to its independence history.

Artist: Cesar Alonso Rodriguez

I felt Argentina when I saw this mini-mural, so I sent a pic off to Aquileana from La Audacia de Aquiles, after all, she lives in Argentina.

Artist: Cesar Alonso Rodriguez

She replied, “YES that graffiti certainly seems to depict Argentina…. Tango… Perhaps milongas ( a tango style).”

Artist: Cesar Alonso Rodriguez

It’s like I can hear and feel the music all the way up here in Canada!

Artist: Cesar Alonso Rodriguez

Pics taken by Resa – May 28, 2017 – Toronto, Canada

⭐ BONUS ⭐ Aquileana sent us some street art from The Boca Juniors Stadium!

Above photo & Slideshow photos  © Amalia Pedemonte

“I added several murals surrounding the stadium …
And two pics from the streets nearby it”

“Boca Juniors is one of the two most popular football clubs in Argentina…. Alongside River Plate…. they hate each other… I am a Boca Juniors´fan :D”

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“The iconography of these murals is very ARGENTINE.”

⭐ EXTRA BONUS ⭐

Aquileana sent pics from Caminito!

Photo © Amalia Pedemonte
Photo © Amalia Pedemonte

“In (some of) Caminito´s murals you can see a typical family and a technique to write words called FILETEADO.”

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“You can Google: Caminito, Buenos Aires, Argentina to see the location, etc…”

I certainly did, and it looks very interesting, not just the location, but the shops and the views!

Artist of power box Tango Mural: Cesar Alonso Rodriguez

Argentina’s flag

Photo © Amalia Pedemonte
Photo © Amalia Pedemonte

Argentina’s flower – Ceibo

Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons

Argentina’s National Animal – Cougar or Puma- I thought this looked like one, although the smile is a bit sweet. It is from my collection.

Argentina’s National bird: Rufous Hornero

Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons

⭐ THANK YOU ! ⭐ Aquileana

Your contributions are fabulous! I have learned more about Argentina in doing this one post, than in my entire life. (except for about Eva Peron)

Photo of Boca Juniors Stadium © Amalia Pedemonte

 

 

 

Friends

I absolutely adore the “Chicklets” by Georgiann Carlson.

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Artist Georgiann Carlson

FRIENDS

 
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⭐  Written by: Georgiann Carlson ⭐
I am very honored and grateful for the 3 Kids’ Month posts Georgiann has submitted. This is the first.
Georgiann is a writer/author, artist and blogger. Check her out on her blog Rethiking Life!
 
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Kids’ Month 2017

Michele Eastman holds a “Picture Book Pass It On” drive every year. Click on the logo to go to her blog’s article explaining the charity, and where you can find the address to mail your picture book donation. OR:  Click on her name and go to her FaceBook page, where she is also working on the campaign.

This is the book I bought.

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Mike Johnston – Artist

It is my glory to have received a guest submission from the artist, Mike Johnston.

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

The first 6 pieces of art shown in this article were all painted during the summer of 2016 in Winnipeg. 

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

 I asked Mike to tell me a bit about himself.

 Mike:  “Ive been a street artist in the city for 18 plus years, and have been tattooing for the past 12 years, dedicated to the craft. Now, I’m realizing I have more to accomplish with my art, and am hitting the streets hard with work and coming out of hibernation.”
Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

I, for one, am thrilled Mike has come out of hibernation. His work is eye-catching, totally gorgeous and the details are mesmerizing.

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

I asked Mike about this very interesting work of art, shown in the above photo, and next 2 shots.

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston

Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

Mike:The mural with the panels was a painting i put up at a recent art show. The blank spaces are the paintings that came from the installation.”

I love it!

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

The following shots are some earlier examples of Mike’s work.

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

 

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston.
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

You can visit Mike on his Website    www.murdersnest.com  .. where, if you’re in need of some gorgeous art on your building or on your body, he has a Contact Page.

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

Below, is Lester. This was one of the very first pieces of Street Art I ever encountered in Winnipeg. However, Lester was seriously obscured by industrial trash bins. Two years later, I returned, only to find a good portion of this amazing work had eroded due to the harsh Winnipeg Winters.

Mike, thank you for this pic!

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

All art in this post is by Mike Johnston.

All photos are © Mike Johnston & all rights are reserved.

You can also see Mike’s Art On FaceBook

Mike Johnston at work - Photo ©
Mike Johnston at work

Mike is also represented in The Murals of Winnipeg  Just use the search engine to find him.

These Eyes & Body Sugar are 2 previous posts on GLaM that show early bits of Mike’s work.

Mike, thank you x a million for your wonderful art, and for allowing me this feature on my blog. I am honored.

⭐ ❤ ⭐

From Zena with Love

Zena is somewhere in Lebanon & found this beauty.

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Photo © Zena Fares

She has more Graf pics, but says the wifi connect is so bad, she’ll send them when she comes home.

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Photo © Zena Fares

We’ll just have to wait for more info, but this mural’s woman is as beautiful, as Zena is! (Zena is so gorgeous!)

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Photo © Zena Fares

Pics take by – Zena Fares – September, 2016

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