1st Nations + Street Art = Kids

Cash Akoza has taken First Nations style art to a new horizon.

Artist: Cash Akoza

In an older, drab area of Winnipeg, Cash has added color and theme & brightened it up for all the kids who live there.

Artist: Cash Akoza

There are 5 painted walls, all in small area between a street and an alley. It’s a place where a lot of kids live. This one of the walls.

Artist: Cash Akoza

Click on the above pic to see the mural in all its glory, and it is glorious!

Artist: Cash Akoza
Artist: Cash Akoza

 

Artist: Cash Akoza

 

Pics taken by Resa – October 30, 2016

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Artist: Cash Akoza
Artist: Cash Akoza

 

KIDS’ MONTH 2017

I sent a book in!

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Here’s another gem for Kids’ Month, from Brenda Davis Harsham of Friendly Fairy Tale fame. This poem “Flying Away” (art by Sath) is a dream! Brenda, is also a dream. Thank you for all your support this month, with this your third KM poem!

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Flying Away by Sath Flying Away, Used by Permission of Sath

We fly past the stars on silver wings,
rushing wind without and within.
All of life unfolds its answers
until we wake.
Alone.

Copyright 2017 Brenda Davis Harsham

Note: The first line refers to Roald Dahl’s Matilda. The art is courtesy of Sath, a wonderful street artist and international ambassador of art. Resa McConaghy at Graffiti Lux and Murals is celebrating Kids’ Month, and you are welcome to drop by and make friends with her and other kids-loving friends.

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The Philippines

This is a colorful & educational mural about the Philippines!

Artist: Sara Wilde
Artist: Sara Wilde

The traditional costume is very beautiful.

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The happiness is beautiful.

Artist: Sara Wild

Click on the pic below and see the entire mural.

Artist: Sara Wilde
Artist: Sara Wilde

This mural even has a map,

Artist: Sara Wilde
Artist: Sara Wilde

..and a doll, which could possibly be King Philip of Spain. If anyone knows for sure, I would love to be educated!

Artist: Sara Wilde

Pics taken by Resa – October 30, 2016

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Artist: Sara Wilde
Artist: Sara Wilde

 

Kids’ Month 2017

On a Kid’s Daydream

An ice-cream dream to you, Frank! What a wonderful post for Kids’ Month. It’s synchronicity. I decide to have a Kids’ Month, and you find an Ice Cream Dream mural. Thank you times the stars!

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Every kid dreams of a party like this …

. .. with ice cream

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… and cake

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… and cookies

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… friends and happiness

… and our imaginary friends too

All for this young lady

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… It’s a good day for her.

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Ice Cream Daydream is a vibrant mural created by ArtWorks at 33 East 12th Street in Cincinnati’s Over the Rhine district. This mural is full of imagination, fun and joy.

ArtWorks is a unique non-profit organization that employs and trains local youth to create art in the community. To date, ArtWorks is responsible for over 100 murals throughout Cincinnati – which many are in the main part of the city.

This post is for Resa, Toronto’s lady of style who also captures street art in Toronto and Winnipeg as a hobby. Resa recently declared March as Kid’s Month on her blog – so this is the first of my two posts for…

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From New Delhi with Love

 Sidran works with children in New Delhi, India, and has sent us some Street Art for Kids’ Month.
Photo © Sidran

She sends “Best wishes for the kids month initiative.” She said I was special, but I have to change that to – we, everyone here during Kids’ Month are special.

Photo © Sidran
Photo © Sidran

Sidran says: “I am attaching some pics taken from Lodhi Art District, New Delhi. It is supposed to be India’s first public art  district.”

Photo © Sidran
Photo © Sidran
She also says, about the art: “I like them for their simplicity and colors.”
Well, I do, too! The naive quality is great for kids, & I am thrilled children (& adults) in New Delhi are enjoying the beauty.
Photo © Sidran
Photo © Sidran

I just adore that doggie in the pic above! I send big happy wishes, and many a Thank You to Sidran

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New Dehli – India
Sidran’s blog – DRAGON TALES  is an excellent cultural adventure, and definitely worth a visit.
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Kids’ Month 2017
 
Yay!!! I mailed my book off to “PBPIO” in Iowa yesterday.

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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.

Panda Moon

I just got a big case of the shivers reading “Panda Moon” by Brenda. This is my 4th read, and it just gets better. Brenda, you are a dear fairy person, and I thank you so much for all your support here during Kids’ Month! ❤

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Shalak Attack's Toronto Panda Shalak Attack (Artist) Toronto, Canada, Resa McConaghy (Photographer)

Panda dreams in movement, lapping ocean waves,
cartwheeling stars and clouds blooming roses.

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What a Whoot!

Owls are amazing creatures that go to work under the colors of night.

Artist: Cash Akoza
Artist: Fred Thomas
Artist: Cash Akoza
Artist: Fred Thomas

I found this painted owl on the side of a tiny building in Winnipeg.

Artist: Cash Akoza
Artist: Fred Thomas

Cindy Knoke found a real life owl at “The Living Coast Discovery Center in The San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It’s amazingly gorgeous, and if you click on Cindy’s photo of the owl, you will get to see an entire post filled with this beauty!

Photo © Cindy Knoke
Photo © Cindy Knoke

My painted owl is very pretty, and lovely to look at. However, when I look at Cindy’s owl, I want to hold it and kiss it and hug it and love it.

Artist: Cash Akoza
Artist: Fred Thomas
Artist: Cash Akoza
Artist: Fred Thomas

 

Artist: Cash Akoza
Artist: Fred Thomas

0acd8acf1e33598ca9971304aaca47e4A big “thank you” to Cindy Knoke, a fave blogger of mine. She takes fabulous photographs, and shares them with us. Her blog is visually gorgeous and educational. She has joined with me to help make this wonderful Owl Art post into more than just another pretty face. It now has a beautiful soul.

Click on her pic, or name to visit her blog. Click on her owl photo or following link to go to her “Owled Again” post. https://cindyknoke.com/2017/01/14/owled-twice/

Painted Owl pics taken by Resa – October, 2016

Winnipeg, Canada

Real Owl pic taken by & © Cindy Knoke

Kids’ Month 2017

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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.