I Waited 10 Years!

On my first visit to Graffiti Alley, this beauty was one of the first works of art I laid eyes on.

As you can see, she was in a frost fence prison. Not only is the fence 6′ high, there is a locked gate keeping all out.

This is the main reason she has lasted 10 years, without being tagged.

I always check when I go to the alley. For 10 years the gate has been locked. I never tried climbing the fence. There’s always people behind a big glass window.

On my latest trip to Graffiti Alley, there was something going on in the alley, like some kind of surveying. 

THE GATE WAS OPEN! To allow the surveyors room to do their thing.

I could see people behind the window, but this was my big break! I entered and shot like a maniac, fast, furious then fled.

I could feel the eyes upon me. I never shot so fast in my graffiti daze.

Pics taken by Resa – November 8, 2022 & prior.

Toronto, Canada

The artist:

 

Just Chilling

I saw this going by on a street car. It was very high up.

Artist: Jarus

Definitely a large billboard size, I wondered if it was maybe going to be a beer ad, but something felt different than advertising.

Artist: Jarus

I returned 3 weeks later, and no, no ad. It’s art, by one of my absolute faves, Jarus.

Artist: Jarus

Extremely difficult to capture with my camera phone.

Artist: Jarus

I adore the sky blue background, the blue shirt several shades a darker sky blue, the blue grey of the painted cement he sits on, and the green trees in the distance darkened by blue. The painting seems part of the sky and of earth, all at the same time.

Artist: Jarus

Pics taken by Resa – July 11, 2017

Toronto, Canada

Artist: Jarus

Liberty Cat Mural

Thank you Georgiann! Your “Chicklets” and poems were a Kids’ Month highlight!

Artist: Jarus

OMG!  Emmanuel Jarus is absolutely one of my top 5 street artists, and this work is his.

Artist: Jarus

I read on Georgiann’s blog, Rethinking Life, that she liked snuggling up with a nice hot drink, a good book and a cat. I don’t see the book, but the sentiment remains.

Artist: Jarus

This mural, in Liberty Village Toronto, is seen best from about a block away. Please… click on the pic below to see how gorgeous it is!

Artist: Jarus

Some close-ups.

Artist: Jarus

Artist: Jarus

Thank you, Georgiann! Purrrrrrrrr! ⭐

Artist: Jarus

Pics taken by Resa – March 1, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

It is definitely Jarus. I couldn’t find a signature. It could be behind a car.

This blows up nice, too!

Jarus Man

In Graffiti Alley, the plaster cracks can’t hide his beauty.

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Artist: Jarus

Who does he make you think of?

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Artist: Jarus

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Artist: Jarus

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Artist: Jarus

I quite like this vintage car window reflection.

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.. and the rose in the corner of ….

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…the very bottom left corner.

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Pics taken by Resa, October 4, 2016

Toronto, Canada

Artwork by: Jarus

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Artist: Jarus

Sleeping Beauty

This is one of the most beautiful street paintings, ever.

Artist: Jarus Rudger
Artist: Jarus Rudger

Zena (my Assistant Designer) spotted it in an alley near Dundas and Dufferin.

Artist: Jarus Rudger
Artist: Jarus Rudger

Zena & I keep seeing amazing Street Art while we drive around gathering clothes.

Artist: Jarus Rudger
Artist: Jarus Rudger

I usually say, “I’ll get that when Sherrie comes this summer.”

Artist: Jarus Rudger
Artist: Jarus Rudger

This one could not slip away, even for a day.

Artist: Jarus Rudger
Artist: Jarus Rudger

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Artist: Jarus Rudger
Artist: Jarus Rudger

Pics taken by Resa, May 1 – 2015

Toronto, Canada

Artist: Jarus Rudger
Artist: Jarus Rudger